Uganda National Adaptation Programmes of Action
... communicating urgent and immediate adaptation needs of LDCs to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of UNFCCC. While the NAPAs are for LDCs, they provide an opportunity of learning by doing for the climate change process, which may be used by other developing countries. The preparation of the Uganda ...
... communicating urgent and immediate adaptation needs of LDCs to the Conference of the Parties (COP) of UNFCCC. While the NAPAs are for LDCs, they provide an opportunity of learning by doing for the climate change process, which may be used by other developing countries. The preparation of the Uganda ...
Conservation and sustainable management of peatlands in
... therefore, are extremely vulnerable because of these connections. Changes in any one of the components will inevitably impact the other, and may lead to the drastic changes in landscape structure and biogeochemistry including significant losses in carbon storage. Carbon is released both as result of ...
... therefore, are extremely vulnerable because of these connections. Changes in any one of the components will inevitably impact the other, and may lead to the drastic changes in landscape structure and biogeochemistry including significant losses in carbon storage. Carbon is released both as result of ...
Regional climate model applications on subregional scales over the
... the day-to-day precipitation variations of a sub-region within the model domain are sensitive to the domain size, even though the large scale circulation features over the region are largely insensitive. On seasonal timescales, the relatively smaller domains intensify the hydrological cycle by incre ...
... the day-to-day precipitation variations of a sub-region within the model domain are sensitive to the domain size, even though the large scale circulation features over the region are largely insensitive. On seasonal timescales, the relatively smaller domains intensify the hydrological cycle by incre ...
Taking the temperature - Sustainable Development Unit
... Despite a plethora of headline targets for emissions and energy use, there is a need for detailed strategies to address climate change in an integrated way across the NHS – with ambition to match the scale of the issue. NHS organisations will want to take a longer-term view and recognise the potenti ...
... Despite a plethora of headline targets for emissions and energy use, there is a need for detailed strategies to address climate change in an integrated way across the NHS – with ambition to match the scale of the issue. NHS organisations will want to take a longer-term view and recognise the potenti ...
Report No. www.epa.ie 135 The Development of an Irish Climate Information
... • Monitoring and reporting on the quality of rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters of Ireland and groundwaters; measuring water levels and river flows. • National coordination and oversight of the Water Framework Directive. • Monitoring and reporting on Bathing Water Quality. ...
... • Monitoring and reporting on the quality of rivers, lakes, transitional and coastal waters of Ireland and groundwaters; measuring water levels and river flows. • National coordination and oversight of the Water Framework Directive. • Monitoring and reporting on Bathing Water Quality. ...
Landscape Succession Strategy – Melbourne Gardens 2016–2036
... undertaken in Perth found that the quality of public open space also appeared to be more important than the quantity.8 Biodiversity and quality landscapes are elements that Melbourne Gardens already provides and these can be enhanced into the future through effective planning and implementation. For ...
... undertaken in Perth found that the quality of public open space also appeared to be more important than the quantity.8 Biodiversity and quality landscapes are elements that Melbourne Gardens already provides and these can be enhanced into the future through effective planning and implementation. For ...
Virginia`s Strategy for Safeguarding Species of Greatest
... turbidity, and sea-level rise. Although the pressure that global warming will put on the Commonwealth’s habitats may make it harder to achieve conservation goals, we are confident that solutions can be developed to conserve, restore, and protect Virginia’s habitats and help Virginia’s fish, wildlife ...
... turbidity, and sea-level rise. Although the pressure that global warming will put on the Commonwealth’s habitats may make it harder to achieve conservation goals, we are confident that solutions can be developed to conserve, restore, and protect Virginia’s habitats and help Virginia’s fish, wildlife ...
Observed and Projected Ecological Response to Climate Change in
... Front Range, the Upper Columbia Basin, and 12 high-elevation units of the National Park System, and most of the US portion of the Great Northern Landscape Cooperative. Our goals are to: (1) highlight common themes in response to climate change so that resource managers can better identify system vul ...
... Front Range, the Upper Columbia Basin, and 12 high-elevation units of the National Park System, and most of the US portion of the Great Northern Landscape Cooperative. Our goals are to: (1) highlight common themes in response to climate change so that resource managers can better identify system vul ...
Vulnerability of Fraser River Sockeye salmon to climate change
... generations. The paper also included a series of influence diagrams (Clemen & Reilly, 2000; Howard, 1989) illustrating possible linkages among variables that could influence the possible effects of climate change on each life cycle stage (Figure 1 provides one example). The figures are not determini ...
... generations. The paper also included a series of influence diagrams (Clemen & Reilly, 2000; Howard, 1989) illustrating possible linkages among variables that could influence the possible effects of climate change on each life cycle stage (Figure 1 provides one example). The figures are not determini ...
Mosquitoes and Culicoides biting midges: vector range and
... The authors argue that we need to grasp how other annectant changes, such as extremes in precipitation (drought and flooding), may affect the dispersal capability of mosquitoes. Models are useful for assessing the interplay between mosquito vectors expanding their range and the native flora and faun ...
... The authors argue that we need to grasp how other annectant changes, such as extremes in precipitation (drought and flooding), may affect the dispersal capability of mosquitoes. Models are useful for assessing the interplay between mosquito vectors expanding their range and the native flora and faun ...
1.2 South Korea`s contribution (INDC)
... In January 2015, South Korea launched its Emissions Trading System (SK ETS) modeled on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). It has become the second largest ETS in operation after the EU ETS. In the Kyoto Protocol, “flexible mechanisms” were introduced to lower the overall costs of ...
... In January 2015, South Korea launched its Emissions Trading System (SK ETS) modeled on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). It has become the second largest ETS in operation after the EU ETS. In the Kyoto Protocol, “flexible mechanisms” were introduced to lower the overall costs of ...
Tokyo - IETA
... Excess credits: 22 When a covered facility reduces emissions by more than its compliance obligation, it can apply for credit issuance within a given period after the emissions are determined. In this instance, the facility can sell its excess credits amounting up to one-half of its base year emissio ...
... Excess credits: 22 When a covered facility reduces emissions by more than its compliance obligation, it can apply for credit issuance within a given period after the emissions are determined. In this instance, the facility can sell its excess credits amounting up to one-half of its base year emissio ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Agriculture in Guyana
... Countries in the Caribbean are in a peculiar position with respect to their ability to adapt to climate change, given their minimal influence through any mitigation efforts and their relatively high debt levels. Specific areas of concern for these countries include: sea-level rise, saltwater intrusi ...
... Countries in the Caribbean are in a peculiar position with respect to their ability to adapt to climate change, given their minimal influence through any mitigation efforts and their relatively high debt levels. Specific areas of concern for these countries include: sea-level rise, saltwater intrusi ...
Japanese Perceptions of Climate Change and their Behavioral
... imagine the connection between climate change and flower timing of cherry blossoms. The fact that people in Hirosaki and Kakunodate had more awareness and worry regarding global warming might be attributed by the nearness to nature and environment that people had in their daily lives. Previous studi ...
... imagine the connection between climate change and flower timing of cherry blossoms. The fact that people in Hirosaki and Kakunodate had more awareness and worry regarding global warming might be attributed by the nearness to nature and environment that people had in their daily lives. Previous studi ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on River Flow and Riparian
... Stakhiv et al. (1992) and Van (1999) concluded that river basins in arid and semi-arid regions would be strongly affected by changing climate on the hydrological regimes even under relatively small climatic variations. Additionally, Arora and Boer (2001) simulated the discharge for twenty-three majo ...
... Stakhiv et al. (1992) and Van (1999) concluded that river basins in arid and semi-arid regions would be strongly affected by changing climate on the hydrological regimes even under relatively small climatic variations. Additionally, Arora and Boer (2001) simulated the discharge for twenty-three majo ...
using sustainable land management practices to adapt to and
... Africa and will challenge farmers and communities to make changes to production systems and protect natural assets. Sustainable land management (SLM) strategies and practices can enable farmers and communities to become more resilient to climate change by increasing food production, conserving soil ...
... Africa and will challenge farmers and communities to make changes to production systems and protect natural assets. Sustainable land management (SLM) strategies and practices can enable farmers and communities to become more resilient to climate change by increasing food production, conserving soil ...
ecosystem approach to fisheries management
... resource to climate and/or ocean change. For a social resource target such as housing, adaptation options may include moving housing, developing new building standards, or retrofitting existing housing to withstand a climate threat. For natural resources targets, such as coral reefs, adaptation opti ...
... resource to climate and/or ocean change. For a social resource target such as housing, adaptation options may include moving housing, developing new building standards, or retrofitting existing housing to withstand a climate threat. For natural resources targets, such as coral reefs, adaptation opti ...
working group on adaptation and climate resilience final report
... Climate change impacts are being felt across Canada and pose significant risks to communities, health and well-being, the economy, and the natural environment. These impacts will persist and worsen, even with a concerted effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mobilizing action on adaptation will ...
... Climate change impacts are being felt across Canada and pose significant risks to communities, health and well-being, the economy, and the natural environment. These impacts will persist and worsen, even with a concerted effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Mobilizing action on adaptation will ...
GEOPOLITICAL IDENTITY OF CHINA IN INTERNATIONAL
... development conference Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The Summit accepted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which entered into force in 1994 and is at the present time ratified by 197 countries often referred as the Parties to the Convention (UNFCCC 20 ...
... development conference Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro in 1992. The Summit accepted the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), which entered into force in 1994 and is at the present time ratified by 197 countries often referred as the Parties to the Convention (UNFCCC 20 ...
Mid- to Late Holocene climate change: an overview
... In addition to observational studies based on proxies in ocean and terrestrial sediments, a variety of more recently-developed data sources have shaped current knowledge of Holocene climate change, including tree rings, ice core records, corals, and speleothems (all of these typically having high ti ...
... In addition to observational studies based on proxies in ocean and terrestrial sediments, a variety of more recently-developed data sources have shaped current knowledge of Holocene climate change, including tree rings, ice core records, corals, and speleothems (all of these typically having high ti ...
Local climate change adaptation planning A guide for
... The purpose of this document is to provide local and state government officials with guidance on the process of effectively considering climate change impacts in policy development and delivery, with an emphasis on place-based adaptation. The guide is an introduction to a suite of widely applicable ...
... The purpose of this document is to provide local and state government officials with guidance on the process of effectively considering climate change impacts in policy development and delivery, with an emphasis on place-based adaptation. The guide is an introduction to a suite of widely applicable ...
Reconciling International Investment Law and Climate Change
... Phillip Morris responded by initiating arbitration in both countries, seeking an injunction and lost profits potentially in the billions of dollars.19 The threat of investment arbitration is widely believed to have played an important part in deterring the Canadian government from adopting tobacco p ...
... Phillip Morris responded by initiating arbitration in both countries, seeking an injunction and lost profits potentially in the billions of dollars.19 The threat of investment arbitration is widely believed to have played an important part in deterring the Canadian government from adopting tobacco p ...
Fossil Evidence for Evolution of the Shape and Color of
... gray or reddish-brown color with high probability, and none clustered with extant penguin samples. The Inkayacu specimen provides evidence for an Eocene giant penguin clade (Fig. 4, Clade X) with a wide Southern Ocean distribution and for a third early-stem penguin dispersal to low latitudes (11). P ...
... gray or reddish-brown color with high probability, and none clustered with extant penguin samples. The Inkayacu specimen provides evidence for an Eocene giant penguin clade (Fig. 4, Clade X) with a wide Southern Ocean distribution and for a third early-stem penguin dispersal to low latitudes (11). P ...
Rocky Mountain Forests at Risk - Union of Concerned Scientists
... forests. If these trends continue, even hotter and drier conditions could become commonplace, leading to even greater effects on Rocky Mountain forests. This report documents the latest evidence on how climate change is already disrupting the forests of the Rocky Mountain region and what scientists ...
... forests. If these trends continue, even hotter and drier conditions could become commonplace, leading to even greater effects on Rocky Mountain forests. This report documents the latest evidence on how climate change is already disrupting the forests of the Rocky Mountain region and what scientists ...