A framework for modelling fish and shellfish
... Three modelling approaches are typically applied to evaluate the effects of climate change on fish and shellfish resources. (i) Statistical downscaling: regional scenarios are estimated from IPCC model projections and are used to forecast time-series of regional environmental variables (e.g. monthly ...
... Three modelling approaches are typically applied to evaluate the effects of climate change on fish and shellfish resources. (i) Statistical downscaling: regional scenarios are estimated from IPCC model projections and are used to forecast time-series of regional environmental variables (e.g. monthly ...
Climate change adaptation and mitigation
... responses in agriculture can only be achieved within the ecologic, economic and social sustainability goals set forth by the World Food Summit, the Millennium Development Goals and the UNFCCC. The scope of this paper is to identify a strategy for climate change responses in agriculture that are cons ...
... responses in agriculture can only be achieved within the ecologic, economic and social sustainability goals set forth by the World Food Summit, the Millennium Development Goals and the UNFCCC. The scope of this paper is to identify a strategy for climate change responses in agriculture that are cons ...
Observed coherent changes in climatic
... data-producing centres. Time series of these indicators can subsequently be exchanged between and used by both modelling groups and climate monitoring centres. Global datasets of unambiguously defined indicators could also provide the baseline data and benchmarks for evaluating climate change scenar ...
... data-producing centres. Time series of these indicators can subsequently be exchanged between and used by both modelling groups and climate monitoring centres. Global datasets of unambiguously defined indicators could also provide the baseline data and benchmarks for evaluating climate change scenar ...
22nd conference of parties to the united nations
... Human Mobility, IOM submits contributions to the UNFCCC Secretariat and negotiating parties that are focused on the development of technical guidelines and policy support on integrating migration into the NAPs and INDCs. 8. Partnerships: IOM is developing strategic partnerships for greater visibili ...
... Human Mobility, IOM submits contributions to the UNFCCC Secretariat and negotiating parties that are focused on the development of technical guidelines and policy support on integrating migration into the NAPs and INDCs. 8. Partnerships: IOM is developing strategic partnerships for greater visibili ...
urbanization and climate change in small island developing states
... development resource. Most SIDS cities and towns in the tropics are also now experiencing the more immediate impacts of climate change: increasing frequency and magnitude of cyclones, storms and hurricanes resulting in losses of life, houses, crucial urban infrastructure and natural resources. These ...
... development resource. Most SIDS cities and towns in the tropics are also now experiencing the more immediate impacts of climate change: increasing frequency and magnitude of cyclones, storms and hurricanes resulting in losses of life, houses, crucial urban infrastructure and natural resources. These ...
A strategic approach to adaptation in Europe (628 kB) (opens in new window)
... right sector and geographic priorities. Developing this sense of key vulnerabilities is not the same as adopting a traditional science-first approach to adaptation (Ranger et al. 2010). Science-first analysis starts with a study of the possible climate change outcomes and quantifies in some detail t ...
... right sector and geographic priorities. Developing this sense of key vulnerabilities is not the same as adopting a traditional science-first approach to adaptation (Ranger et al. 2010). Science-first analysis starts with a study of the possible climate change outcomes and quantifies in some detail t ...
IPCC WGII email part 2
... You will see that Professor Tol describes 'The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review' as "grey literature" and declares that it "has no place in the IPCC’s work". I note that Professor Tol has apparently ensured that the Stern Review is not cited at all in Chapter 10, even though the corresp ...
... You will see that Professor Tol describes 'The Economics of Climate Change: The Stern Review' as "grey literature" and declares that it "has no place in the IPCC’s work". I note that Professor Tol has apparently ensured that the Stern Review is not cited at all in Chapter 10, even though the corresp ...
CLIMATE CHANGE A Natural Hazard
... The annual average rate of meridional transport of energy by the atmosphere has been calculated from the global observations processed and archived in support of weather prediction, both in the US (National Center for Atmospheric Research—NCAR) and Europe (The European Centre for Medium Range Weath ...
... The annual average rate of meridional transport of energy by the atmosphere has been calculated from the global observations processed and archived in support of weather prediction, both in the US (National Center for Atmospheric Research—NCAR) and Europe (The European Centre for Medium Range Weath ...
S TAT E O F T H E WO R... Into a Warming World 2 0
... threats, and diversity is a key element for both types of system too. As shocks and stresses create changes from the norm, a capacity for learning (to deal with novel threats) and innovation (coming up with new solutions) are also important. At a practical level, people rely on a variety of assets a ...
... threats, and diversity is a key element for both types of system too. As shocks and stresses create changes from the norm, a capacity for learning (to deal with novel threats) and innovation (coming up with new solutions) are also important. At a practical level, people rely on a variety of assets a ...
3.3 Evidence of temperature changes in the study regions
... Even though agriculture is one of the most widely studied sectors with respect to the impacts of climate change, until recently, research efforts have neglected the possible role of adaptation by farmers (Schipper and Burton 2009). Prior to 1992, the term adaptation was considered a taboo subject a ...
... Even though agriculture is one of the most widely studied sectors with respect to the impacts of climate change, until recently, research efforts have neglected the possible role of adaptation by farmers (Schipper and Burton 2009). Prior to 1992, the term adaptation was considered a taboo subject a ...
slides - Medical and Public Health Law Site
... Finding that "manmade pollution -- the release of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and other trace gases into the atmosphere -- may be producing a longterm and substantial increase in the average temperature on Earth," §1102(1), 101 Stat. 1408, Congress directed EPA to propose to Congre ...
... Finding that "manmade pollution -- the release of carbon dioxide, chlorofluorocarbons, methane, and other trace gases into the atmosphere -- may be producing a longterm and substantial increase in the average temperature on Earth," §1102(1), 101 Stat. 1408, Congress directed EPA to propose to Congre ...
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... emissions, especially if reductions in vulnerability fall faster with income than emissionsinduced risk rises. This hypothesis has been suggested before, by Tobey (1989) and more forcefully by Beckerman (1992), who argued that “the best—and probably the only—way to attain a decent environment in mos ...
... emissions, especially if reductions in vulnerability fall faster with income than emissionsinduced risk rises. This hypothesis has been suggested before, by Tobey (1989) and more forcefully by Beckerman (1992), who argued that “the best—and probably the only—way to attain a decent environment in mos ...
Climate Change: Guidance for Tree Species Selection
... – Feasibility – this is a critical component of all reforestation decisions and is amplified when Climate Change suggests moving some species into areas where they were not previously found – Reliability – again critical – what threats are there now and potentially in the future – this is addressed ...
... – Feasibility – this is a critical component of all reforestation decisions and is amplified when Climate Change suggests moving some species into areas where they were not previously found – Reliability – again critical – what threats are there now and potentially in the future – this is addressed ...
Iceland`s Climate Change Strategy - Ministry for the Environment
... that emissions will be merely relocated, but not limited at at global level. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol require developed nations to take the lead in curbing emissions, based on the accepted principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. This shoul ...
... that emissions will be merely relocated, but not limited at at global level. The UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Kyoto Protocol require developed nations to take the lead in curbing emissions, based on the accepted principle of common but differentiated responsibilities. This shoul ...
Brent climate change strategy
... air quality is currently the worst in the borough, will suffer during hot weather because air quality deteriorates rapidly as temperatures rise. This may cause medical difficulties and affect people’s quality of life. Food processing is one of the key sectors in Brent’s economy. Food safety is one o ...
... air quality is currently the worst in the borough, will suffer during hot weather because air quality deteriorates rapidly as temperatures rise. This may cause medical difficulties and affect people’s quality of life. Food processing is one of the key sectors in Brent’s economy. Food safety is one o ...
Growing disruption: Climate change, food, and the fight against hunger
... regions contribute least to climate change, in future they are likely to endure sharp changes in annual rainfall and climatic conditions that will put them at risk of greater food insecurity, especially in Africa and South Asia.6 Already, food production and prices are being hit globally by extreme ...
... regions contribute least to climate change, in future they are likely to endure sharp changes in annual rainfall and climatic conditions that will put them at risk of greater food insecurity, especially in Africa and South Asia.6 Already, food production and prices are being hit globally by extreme ...
Caribbean Marine Climate Change Report Card 2017
... water availability and a need to increase the resilience of coastal infrastructure and populations to storm damage and flood risk. ...
... water availability and a need to increase the resilience of coastal infrastructure and populations to storm damage and flood risk. ...
“Smart Climate Change” for Professional Societies Workshop WORKSHOP REPORT
... Sector provisions; these are sector-based legislations - the danger in these is that there is no connection among sectors for example the Environment Management Coordination Act does not connect with climate change issues. The legislation will need to address some key issues such as mitigation, ad ...
... Sector provisions; these are sector-based legislations - the danger in these is that there is no connection among sectors for example the Environment Management Coordination Act does not connect with climate change issues. The legislation will need to address some key issues such as mitigation, ad ...
Up in smoke? Latin America and the Caribbean
... others. Central America and southern Mexico often experience the effect of tropical cyclones and associated heavy rain, flooding and landslides. The extremes that occur in north-western South America and north-eastern Brazil are closely related to El Niño.”2 “Some regions of Latin America will exper ...
... others. Central America and southern Mexico often experience the effect of tropical cyclones and associated heavy rain, flooding and landslides. The extremes that occur in north-western South America and north-eastern Brazil are closely related to El Niño.”2 “Some regions of Latin America will exper ...
Climate Change
... Main (man-made) greenhouse gases Carbon dioxide is not the only greenhouse gas, but it is the main contributor to warming. Other important greenhouse gases include nitrous oxide and methane, both of which have increased in the last century. • The concentration of carbon dioxide has increased primari ...
... Main (man-made) greenhouse gases Carbon dioxide is not the only greenhouse gas, but it is the main contributor to warming. Other important greenhouse gases include nitrous oxide and methane, both of which have increased in the last century. • The concentration of carbon dioxide has increased primari ...
Atmosphere and Climate Change Section 1
... Atmospheric Circulation • For example, the intense solar energy striking the Earth’s surface at the equator causes the surface as well as the air above the equator to become very warm. • This warm air can hold large amounts of water vapor. – But as this warm air rises and cools, its ability to hold ...
... Atmospheric Circulation • For example, the intense solar energy striking the Earth’s surface at the equator causes the surface as well as the air above the equator to become very warm. • This warm air can hold large amounts of water vapor. – But as this warm air rises and cools, its ability to hold ...
Up in smoke? Latin America and the Caribbean
... others. Central America and southern Mexico often experience the effect of tropical cyclones and associated heavy rain, flooding and landslides. The extremes that occur in north-western South America and north-eastern Brazil are closely related to El Niño.”2 “Some regions of Latin America will exper ...
... others. Central America and southern Mexico often experience the effect of tropical cyclones and associated heavy rain, flooding and landslides. The extremes that occur in north-western South America and north-eastern Brazil are closely related to El Niño.”2 “Some regions of Latin America will exper ...
Climate Change - Kansas Newspapers in Education
... People are adding several types of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, and each gas's effect on climate change depends on three main factors: How much — People produce larger amounts of some greenhouse gases than others. Carbon dioxide is the greenhouse gas you hear people talk about the most. That' ...
... People are adding several types of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere, and each gas's effect on climate change depends on three main factors: How much — People produce larger amounts of some greenhouse gases than others. Carbon dioxide is the greenhouse gas you hear people talk about the most. That' ...
Activity 2.1: Historical Climate Cycles
... in the atmosphere today to 350 parts per million in order to stabilize the climate in the long term. While leaders continue to discuss a framework for reducing emissions, global carbon dioxide emissions have remained stable or increased in recent years. Hansen and others noted that while the paleocl ...
... in the atmosphere today to 350 parts per million in order to stabilize the climate in the long term. While leaders continue to discuss a framework for reducing emissions, global carbon dioxide emissions have remained stable or increased in recent years. Hansen and others noted that while the paleocl ...
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Carbon Tax Design)
... Percentage-based rather than absolute emissions thresholds, below which the tax will not be payable. A higher tax-free threshold for process emission, with consideration given to the limitations of the cement, iron and steel, aluminium and glass sectors to mitigate emissions over the near term. ...
... Percentage-based rather than absolute emissions thresholds, below which the tax will not be payable. A higher tax-free threshold for process emission, with consideration given to the limitations of the cement, iron and steel, aluminium and glass sectors to mitigate emissions over the near term. ...