An Action Theory of Adaptation to Climate Change - diss.fu
... (adaptive capacity) and actual adaptation is needed to reflect the temporal dimension of climate change. Adaption is said to rely on information about the vulnerability to climate change. In this interpretation, vulnerability is neither partially determined by available adaptation options (which wo ...
... (adaptive capacity) and actual adaptation is needed to reflect the temporal dimension of climate change. Adaption is said to rely on information about the vulnerability to climate change. In this interpretation, vulnerability is neither partially determined by available adaptation options (which wo ...
Compact of Mayors
... The Compact of Mayors is the largest cooperative international effort among mayors and city officials to demonstrate their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The development of the Compact of Mayors was led by C40, ICLEI, and UCLG, in clo ...
... The Compact of Mayors is the largest cooperative international effort among mayors and city officials to demonstrate their commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change. The development of the Compact of Mayors was led by C40, ICLEI, and UCLG, in clo ...
What are the next steps? - Environmental Law Institute
... scope and purposes of the Law. According to some opinions, the Law does not contain any specific obligation for the sectors involved in the implementation of mitigation policies in fields such as the use and generation of energy, waste management or land use and land use changes and it only reflects ...
... scope and purposes of the Law. According to some opinions, the Law does not contain any specific obligation for the sectors involved in the implementation of mitigation policies in fields such as the use and generation of energy, waste management or land use and land use changes and it only reflects ...
MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF COUNCIL HELD BY THE
... water conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet management, public transit and other sustainable measures reduce operating costs, help maintain community services, protect public health and contribute to sustainable community development while cutting ...
... water conservation, renewable energy technologies, waste reduction, landfill gas capture, fleet management, public transit and other sustainable measures reduce operating costs, help maintain community services, protect public health and contribute to sustainable community development while cutting ...
climate change under nepa: avoiding cursory consideration of
... alternative or commit to any specific mitigation measures.7 In fact, while NEPA requires agencies “to consider and give effect to the environmental goals set forth in the Act [and] not just to file detailed impact studies which will fill governmental archives,”8 the agencies are largely free to purs ...
... alternative or commit to any specific mitigation measures.7 In fact, while NEPA requires agencies “to consider and give effect to the environmental goals set forth in the Act [and] not just to file detailed impact studies which will fill governmental archives,”8 the agencies are largely free to purs ...
Adaptation made to measure
... change in almost every nation, and especially in developing countries and emerging economies. To meet this challenge, after they have exploited their own financial resources, such countries need additional financial support. In recent years the international community stepped up its efforts to assis ...
... change in almost every nation, and especially in developing countries and emerging economies. To meet this challenge, after they have exploited their own financial resources, such countries need additional financial support. In recent years the international community stepped up its efforts to assis ...
Guidelines for Responding to the Effects of Climate Change in
... the possible impacts of climage change. change may have, and especially its possible effects on the coastal and ocean environment. This awareness has been raised to the extent that many approving bodies now insist that climate change effects be taken into account in all new development applications. ...
... the possible impacts of climage change. change may have, and especially its possible effects on the coastal and ocean environment. This awareness has been raised to the extent that many approving bodies now insist that climate change effects be taken into account in all new development applications. ...
Gauteng Climate Change Risk and vulnerability assessment
... to the effects on natural and human systems of extreme weather and climate events and of climate change. Impacts generally refer to effects on lives, livelihoods, health, ecosystems, economies, societies, cultures, services, and infrastructure due to the interaction of climate changes or hazardous c ...
... to the effects on natural and human systems of extreme weather and climate events and of climate change. Impacts generally refer to effects on lives, livelihoods, health, ecosystems, economies, societies, cultures, services, and infrastructure due to the interaction of climate changes or hazardous c ...
Needs Assessment: Cayman Islands
... The report is tailored to the data points required to complete a climate change vulnerability matrix (VAM) tool. The VAM is structured around an understanding of four main issues: the exposure of an OT to climate change (threat analysis); adaptation and resilience; low carbon development and UK expo ...
... The report is tailored to the data points required to complete a climate change vulnerability matrix (VAM) tool. The VAM is structured around an understanding of four main issues: the exposure of an OT to climate change (threat analysis); adaptation and resilience; low carbon development and UK expo ...
Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas - HimalDoc
... system in the world has as significant a role in the livelihoods of as many people as the Hindu Kush-Himalayas. In recent years, the countries of the region have made efforts to undertake climate vulnerability assessments. These assessments have been useful in pointing out shortcomings and in indica ...
... system in the world has as significant a role in the livelihoods of as many people as the Hindu Kush-Himalayas. In recent years, the countries of the region have made efforts to undertake climate vulnerability assessments. These assessments have been useful in pointing out shortcomings and in indica ...
Impacts and Adaptations to Climate Change in the Biodiversity
... The regional assessments were executed over the period 2002-2005 by multidisciplinary, multiinstitutional regional teams of investigators. The teams, selected through merit review of submitted proposals, were supported by the AIACC project with funding, technical assistance, mentoring and training. ...
... The regional assessments were executed over the period 2002-2005 by multidisciplinary, multiinstitutional regional teams of investigators. The teams, selected through merit review of submitted proposals, were supported by the AIACC project with funding, technical assistance, mentoring and training. ...
Environmental Change and Infectious Disease - ECDC
... identify research needs, and make recommendations to Member States. The meeting brought together key scientists, researchers, public health practitioners, public health advocates, environment advocates and representatives from relevant European Union institutions and other international organisation ...
... identify research needs, and make recommendations to Member States. The meeting brought together key scientists, researchers, public health practitioners, public health advocates, environment advocates and representatives from relevant European Union institutions and other international organisation ...
Sea Level Change in Western Australia
... 1.3 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988. The IPCC's mandate is as follows: The IPCC was established to provide the decisi ...
... 1.3 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988. The IPCC's mandate is as follows: The IPCC was established to provide the decisi ...
Sea Level Change in Western Australia
... 1.3 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988. The IPCC's mandate is as follows: The IPCC was established to provide the decisi ...
... 1.3 The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) The IPCC is a scientific intergovernmental body set up by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) in 1988. The IPCC's mandate is as follows: The IPCC was established to provide the decisi ...
Connecting on Climate
... put solutions at the forefront to make climate change personally relevant to Americans and those they love. Getting climate communication right is becoming increasingly important for at least three reasons. First, the issue and timing are both critical. The impacts of climate change are accelerating ...
... put solutions at the forefront to make climate change personally relevant to Americans and those they love. Getting climate communication right is becoming increasingly important for at least three reasons. First, the issue and timing are both critical. The impacts of climate change are accelerating ...
ENHANCINGRESILIENCETO CLIMATERESILIENCEAND CLIMATE
... increase vulnerability of both human and ecological systems in Panama. The agriculture, water resources, forestry, coastal zone management and health sectors will be particularly impacted. More frequent and intense storms, floods, and droughts are causing huge economic losses and affecting the livel ...
... increase vulnerability of both human and ecological systems in Panama. The agriculture, water resources, forestry, coastal zone management and health sectors will be particularly impacted. More frequent and intense storms, floods, and droughts are causing huge economic losses and affecting the livel ...
Climate Change Associated Sediment Yield Changes on the Rio
... spring melting of the snowpack. These changes may not only impact surface water flows, but the interaction between surface water and ground water as well. Warmer temperatures are anticipated to both drive up evaporation rates and increase the length of the growing season, contributing to lower overa ...
... spring melting of the snowpack. These changes may not only impact surface water flows, but the interaction between surface water and ground water as well. Warmer temperatures are anticipated to both drive up evaporation rates and increase the length of the growing season, contributing to lower overa ...
Northern Ireland Climate Change Adaptation Programme
... represents the biggest environmental, economic and social challenge of the 21st century. The threat of global warming, the impact on the polar ice caps, sea level rises, increases in the frequency of extreme weather events cyclones, floods, wildfires can all have extremely serious consequences for t ...
... represents the biggest environmental, economic and social challenge of the 21st century. The threat of global warming, the impact on the polar ice caps, sea level rises, increases in the frequency of extreme weather events cyclones, floods, wildfires can all have extremely serious consequences for t ...
Climate Change in Nuiqsut, Alaska
... changes caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the warming effect caused by the transfer of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The Nort ...
... changes caused by the burning of fossil fuels and the warming effect caused by the transfer of enormous quantities of carbon dioxide from the earth to the air. But climate change also has local implications and communities seek adaptive strategies that encourage wellness and sustainability. The Nort ...
The Pacific Experience in Developing Policy and Legislation on
... 1. Improved access to practical weather and climate change information. 2. Strong enabling environment and enhanced communication to practitioners in other fields and to the broader public. 3. More emphasis on bottom-up approaches. 4. Information support for decision-making (both scientific and ...
... 1. Improved access to practical weather and climate change information. 2. Strong enabling environment and enhanced communication to practitioners in other fields and to the broader public. 3. More emphasis on bottom-up approaches. 4. Information support for decision-making (both scientific and ...
geoengineering: ocean iron fertilisation and the
... Few would disagree that the world’s reliance on fossil fuels as a driver of economic growth and prosperity has meant that anthropogenic climate change has become one of the largest issues facing humankind today. Various proposals aimed at addressing climate change through geoengineering have been p ...
... Few would disagree that the world’s reliance on fossil fuels as a driver of economic growth and prosperity has meant that anthropogenic climate change has become one of the largest issues facing humankind today. Various proposals aimed at addressing climate change through geoengineering have been p ...
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... In the next section we outline the basics of GTAP-EFL and KLUM and describe the coupling procedure. The greatest challenge of the coupling is to guarantee the convergence of the two models to a common equilibrium. In section 3 we discuss the convergence conditions and present the results of a conver ...
... In the next section we outline the basics of GTAP-EFL and KLUM and describe the coupling procedure. The greatest challenge of the coupling is to guarantee the convergence of the two models to a common equilibrium. In section 3 we discuss the convergence conditions and present the results of a conver ...
Pan-Arctic Climate and Land Cover Trends Derived from Multi
... dynamics [6–9]. Among other factors, the increasing greenhouse gas emissions from melting permafrost, as well as the recruitment of woody vegetation species to the northernmost regions are assumed to result in positive feedback mechanisms within the global climate system [10–17]. The arctic regions ...
... dynamics [6–9]. Among other factors, the increasing greenhouse gas emissions from melting permafrost, as well as the recruitment of woody vegetation species to the northernmost regions are assumed to result in positive feedback mechanisms within the global climate system [10–17]. The arctic regions ...
3/97 - Population Health Sciences
... Initiated and led Special Colloquium on Land Use Change and Health, Held in Washington, June 2002. Founded the Program on Health Effects of Global Environmental Change at JHBSPH, 1996. Co-developed and taught first JHU course on Global Change and Human Health, piloted Spring semester, 1997. The cour ...
... Initiated and led Special Colloquium on Land Use Change and Health, Held in Washington, June 2002. Founded the Program on Health Effects of Global Environmental Change at JHBSPH, 1996. Co-developed and taught first JHU course on Global Change and Human Health, piloted Spring semester, 1997. The cour ...
Ferruginous Hawk Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Alberta
... temperature and extreme temperature, rainfall, drought, and wind events will all increase dramatically in the future. The set of climatic conditions currently experienced by FEHAs in Alberta is likely to expand in northwards. The Grassland Region is expected to expand northwards resulting in a reduc ...
... temperature and extreme temperature, rainfall, drought, and wind events will all increase dramatically in the future. The set of climatic conditions currently experienced by FEHAs in Alberta is likely to expand in northwards. The Grassland Region is expected to expand northwards resulting in a reduc ...