Review of climate change adaptation methods and tools
... Climate change is an unavoidable challenge that society will have to deal with over coming decades. For developing countries, the task is particularly daunting. The process of adapting to new conditions, stresses and natural hazards that result from climate change will require additional interventio ...
... Climate change is an unavoidable challenge that society will have to deal with over coming decades. For developing countries, the task is particularly daunting. The process of adapting to new conditions, stresses and natural hazards that result from climate change will require additional interventio ...
Climate change implications for New Zealand
... cannot be, although we generally know the direction of the change. For example, we know that sea level will continue to rise for centuries and that heavy rainfall will become more frequent7, but that the amount of change is still uncertain. In a nutshell, the challenge for decision makers is that th ...
... cannot be, although we generally know the direction of the change. For example, we know that sea level will continue to rise for centuries and that heavy rainfall will become more frequent7, but that the amount of change is still uncertain. In a nutshell, the challenge for decision makers is that th ...
Women Warming Up! - Asia Pacific Forum on Women, Law and
... In December 2015, the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Paris. The aim of this COP is to reach a new legally binding, universal agreement on climate change. In past negotiations, developed countries have been ...
... In December 2015, the annual Conference of the Parties (COP) of the United Nations Framework Conference on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be held in Paris. The aim of this COP is to reach a new legally binding, universal agreement on climate change. In past negotiations, developed countries have been ...
A brief description of models used in this staff working document
... PM10). There are three mechanisms for emission reductions: (i) substitution between fuels and between energetic and non-energetic inputs, (ii) emission reduction due to less production and consumption, and (iii) purchasing abatement equipment. The direct emissions and the potential for mitigation fr ...
... PM10). There are three mechanisms for emission reductions: (i) substitution between fuels and between energetic and non-energetic inputs, (ii) emission reduction due to less production and consumption, and (iii) purchasing abatement equipment. The direct emissions and the potential for mitigation fr ...
Climate change, natural disasters and displacement: a
... that of migrants. However, many migrants are similar to internally displaced persons: they are citizens of the state in which they are living and as such have certain rights and are entitled to certain treatment. But their needs and the response to those needs are not so clearly addressed in existin ...
... that of migrants. However, many migrants are similar to internally displaced persons: they are citizens of the state in which they are living and as such have certain rights and are entitled to certain treatment. But their needs and the response to those needs are not so clearly addressed in existin ...
NPS Central AK report - Scenarios Network for Alaska + Arctic
... A climate variable that drives changes in weather, vegetation, habitat, wildlife, etc. Also referred to as a critical force and a scenario driver. ...
... A climate variable that drives changes in weather, vegetation, habitat, wildlife, etc. Also referred to as a critical force and a scenario driver. ...
Aerosols and Climate Change
... in altering the balance of incoming and outgoing energy in the Earth-atmosphere system and is an index of the importance of the factor as a potential climate change mechanism. In this report radiative forcing values are for changes relative to preindustrial conditions defined at 1750 and are express ...
... in altering the balance of incoming and outgoing energy in the Earth-atmosphere system and is an index of the importance of the factor as a potential climate change mechanism. In this report radiative forcing values are for changes relative to preindustrial conditions defined at 1750 and are express ...
Cooperation on Climate-Change Mitigation
... sanctions available to punish countries that do not meet their climate change treaty obligations. Addressing questions of whether a country will choose to participate in a climate change agreement or will choose to comply with an agreement requires an analysis of the strategic interests of each cou ...
... sanctions available to punish countries that do not meet their climate change treaty obligations. Addressing questions of whether a country will choose to participate in a climate change agreement or will choose to comply with an agreement requires an analysis of the strategic interests of each cou ...
14.2.2 Predictability in a Chaotic System
... system, is particularly difficult because of the wide range of adjustment times ranging from days to thousands of years. This can lead to a “climate drift”, making interpretation of transient climate calculations difficult (see Chapter 8, Section 8.4.1). The initialisation of coupled models is impor ...
... system, is particularly difficult because of the wide range of adjustment times ranging from days to thousands of years. This can lead to a “climate drift”, making interpretation of transient climate calculations difficult (see Chapter 8, Section 8.4.1). The initialisation of coupled models is impor ...
Multidecadal Meridional Overturning Circulation Variability and
... “observations”, courtesy F. Alvarez and A. Biastoch ...
... “observations”, courtesy F. Alvarez and A. Biastoch ...
(Un)Natural Disasters: Communicating Linkages Between Extreme
... Australia in 2013 and 2014 showed that the human influence on climate made those record high temperatures substantially more probable (Lewis and Karoly, 2014). Another analysis found that these extreme temperatures were very unlikely to have occurred in the absence of human-caused climate change (Ga ...
... Australia in 2013 and 2014 showed that the human influence on climate made those record high temperatures substantially more probable (Lewis and Karoly, 2014). Another analysis found that these extreme temperatures were very unlikely to have occurred in the absence of human-caused climate change (Ga ...
Assessing Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Change
... This study was funded by the “climate change and development” project commissioned to the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The field research was carried out in collaboration with t ...
... This study was funded by the “climate change and development” project commissioned to the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The field research was carried out in collaboration with t ...
WHO 2009 Vision 2030 summary policy implications
... he study brought together evidence from projections on climate change, trends in technology application, and developing knowledge about the adaptability and resilience of drinkingwater and sanitation. While the reports emanating from this study focus on issues related to the provision of water and s ...
... he study brought together evidence from projections on climate change, trends in technology application, and developing knowledge about the adaptability and resilience of drinkingwater and sanitation. While the reports emanating from this study focus on issues related to the provision of water and s ...
A Climate Chronology - University of Maine
... the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere should double, the surface temperature would rise 3.6 C.” The article goes on to discuss the impact of fossil fuel combustion: “Recently…man has added an important new factor to the carbon dioxide balance…[C]ombustion of fossil fuels is adding 6.0 x 109 ...
... the carbon dioxide content of the atmosphere should double, the surface temperature would rise 3.6 C.” The article goes on to discuss the impact of fossil fuel combustion: “Recently…man has added an important new factor to the carbon dioxide balance…[C]ombustion of fossil fuels is adding 6.0 x 109 ...
Monitoring programs sponsored by the Ontario Ministry of Natural
... Sustainability in a Changing Climate: An Overview of MNR’s Climate Change Strategy (2011-2014) Climate change will affect all MNR programs and the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNR’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such a ...
... Sustainability in a Changing Climate: An Overview of MNR’s Climate Change Strategy (2011-2014) Climate change will affect all MNR programs and the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNR’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such a ...
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
... large flood events. On the other hand, the study found that navigation clearance should not be significantly affected. While potential risks were clearly identified, the consensus on the magnitude and scope of adaptation was only reached through continued dialogue and weighing response options and c ...
... large flood events. On the other hand, the study found that navigation clearance should not be significantly affected. While potential risks were clearly identified, the consensus on the magnitude and scope of adaptation was only reached through continued dialogue and weighing response options and c ...
Can actuaries really afford to ignore climate
... We have predicted a wide range of increases in mean claim costs from bushfire, cyclones and riverine floods. This wide range reflects the uncertainty in the level of future emissions, the lack of certainty on the impact of climate change on natural perils in Australia, and calls for further climat ...
... We have predicted a wide range of increases in mean claim costs from bushfire, cyclones and riverine floods. This wide range reflects the uncertainty in the level of future emissions, the lack of certainty on the impact of climate change on natural perils in Australia, and calls for further climat ...
Future climate in world regions - the IPCC Data Distribution Centre
... Without concerted actions to cut emissions, global climate change is expected to accelerate in the future. The IPCC presented climate change projections based on the new IPCC emissions scenarios (Nakicenovic et al., 2000 – see Box on the next page), which assume no explicit climate policies. Global ...
... Without concerted actions to cut emissions, global climate change is expected to accelerate in the future. The IPCC presented climate change projections based on the new IPCC emissions scenarios (Nakicenovic et al., 2000 – see Box on the next page), which assume no explicit climate policies. Global ...
Population and climate change scoping paper
... as a legitimate response to climate change. 4. Linking population dynamics, particularly population growth with climate change is sensitive; there is a need to forge consensus within the sexual and reproductive health and rights world and beyond on addressing this link in ways that emphasize the nee ...
... as a legitimate response to climate change. 4. Linking population dynamics, particularly population growth with climate change is sensitive; there is a need to forge consensus within the sexual and reproductive health and rights world and beyond on addressing this link in ways that emphasize the nee ...
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... that was drawn up by a select group of countries. This Copenhagen Accord captures the political agreement to cap temperature rise, reduce emissions and raise finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Hence, as UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer said in a press conference with a view ...
... that was drawn up by a select group of countries. This Copenhagen Accord captures the political agreement to cap temperature rise, reduce emissions and raise finance for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Hence, as UNFCCC Executive Secretary Yvo de Boer said in a press conference with a view ...
Threats, Monitoring, and Policy to Present and Future Climate Change... Algonquin Park (Ontario, Canada) to the Adirondack Park (New York,
... framework to assess our preparedness to adapt to climate change on study areas within the Algonquin to Adirondack corridor. To compile data, a literature review was completed and 8 individuals representing 7 governmental and non-governmental organizations were interviewed. The findings include: 1) t ...
... framework to assess our preparedness to adapt to climate change on study areas within the Algonquin to Adirondack corridor. To compile data, a literature review was completed and 8 individuals representing 7 governmental and non-governmental organizations were interviewed. The findings include: 1) t ...
information - Refugee Studies Centre
... 7. Environmental degradation and conflicts: a causal chain? ...
... 7. Environmental degradation and conflicts: a causal chain? ...
The impacts of climate change at Mount Rainier
... increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level.” -Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2007 Average annual temperature in the Pacific Northwest has increased 0.83ºC (1.5ºF) since 1920 and is projected to in ...
... increases in global average air and ocean temperatures, widespread melting of snow and ice, and rising global average sea level.” -Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), 2007 Average annual temperature in the Pacific Northwest has increased 0.83ºC (1.5ºF) since 1920 and is projected to in ...
Fact Sheet - Hotspots Fire Project
... doing so may substantially alter the results. For example, they speculate that an initial climate-caused increase in fires could be followed by a subsequent decrease as a result of climate impacts on vegetation (see opposite). ...
... doing so may substantially alter the results. For example, they speculate that an initial climate-caused increase in fires could be followed by a subsequent decrease as a result of climate impacts on vegetation (see opposite). ...
Environmentally displaced people Understanding the linkages
... 7. Environmental degradation and conflicts: a causal chain? ...
... 7. Environmental degradation and conflicts: a causal chain? ...