fair shares: a civil society equity review of indcs report
... CO2 in the atmosphere and ocean. We now know that a healthy, habitable planet has ecological limits that we are in danger of breaching. As a result, a transformation of our societies and our economies is needed to respond to the climate crisis and close the ever-increasing inequality gap. How to ach ...
... CO2 in the atmosphere and ocean. We now know that a healthy, habitable planet has ecological limits that we are in danger of breaching. As a result, a transformation of our societies and our economies is needed to respond to the climate crisis and close the ever-increasing inequality gap. How to ach ...
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... progress towards accomplishing the DRR targets will only be possible if substantial efforts are put in improving risk assessments and disaster impacts’ records. The SFDRR advocates multi-hazard, inclusive, science-based and risk-informed decision-making for which it is necessary to collect and share ...
... progress towards accomplishing the DRR targets will only be possible if substantial efforts are put in improving risk assessments and disaster impacts’ records. The SFDRR advocates multi-hazard, inclusive, science-based and risk-informed decision-making for which it is necessary to collect and share ...
Parmesan
... Change,” Vitousek wrote, “ultimately, climate change probably has the greatest potential to alter the functioning of the Earth system . . . . nevertheless, the major effects of climate change are mostly in the future while most of the others are already with us.” Individual authors in that volume te ...
... Change,” Vitousek wrote, “ultimately, climate change probably has the greatest potential to alter the functioning of the Earth system . . . . nevertheless, the major effects of climate change are mostly in the future while most of the others are already with us.” Individual authors in that volume te ...
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... gases we can emit into the atmosphere. The perceived necessity on global warming is developing fast, and becoming ever more concrete for people. It used to be about how many parts of greenhouse gases per million (ppm) a livable atmosphere could endure. In 2006, the United Nations “Intergovernmental ...
... gases we can emit into the atmosphere. The perceived necessity on global warming is developing fast, and becoming ever more concrete for people. It used to be about how many parts of greenhouse gases per million (ppm) a livable atmosphere could endure. In 2006, the United Nations “Intergovernmental ...
Coupled Climate–Economy–Biosphere (CoCEB) model – Part 1
... 25 as such, it allows one to easily formulate and compare different functional representations of climate change mitigation policies. Using different mitigation measures and their cost estimates, as found in the literature, one is able to compare these measures in a coherent way. While many studies ...
... 25 as such, it allows one to easily formulate and compare different functional representations of climate change mitigation policies. Using different mitigation measures and their cost estimates, as found in the literature, one is able to compare these measures in a coherent way. While many studies ...
Background Report on ICTs and Climate Change
... the heart of global warming, the impact of climate change falls heavily upon them. Once released in the atmosphere, GHG emissions do not observe geographical boundaries, and their effects on climate can be global and pervasive. The rise in the number of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes in ...
... the heart of global warming, the impact of climate change falls heavily upon them. Once released in the atmosphere, GHG emissions do not observe geographical boundaries, and their effects on climate can be global and pervasive. The rise in the number of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes in ...
Recommendations on Early Actions on Climate Change for the 44th
... • Picking the right team to carry the initiative • Reallocation of budget priorities • Legislation for economy-wide emissions reductions • Aggressive research and development for low-carbon energy technology • Federal planning for adaptation to climate change impacts • Enable and encourage cit ...
... • Picking the right team to carry the initiative • Reallocation of budget priorities • Legislation for economy-wide emissions reductions • Aggressive research and development for low-carbon energy technology • Federal planning for adaptation to climate change impacts • Enable and encourage cit ...
Realizing the human right to adequate food in times of climate
... variability and change. The area suitable for agriculture, the length of growing seasons and yield potential, particularly along the margins of semi arid and arid areas, are expected to increase. This would further affect food security and exacerbate malnutrition in the continent. In some countries, ...
... variability and change. The area suitable for agriculture, the length of growing seasons and yield potential, particularly along the margins of semi arid and arid areas, are expected to increase. This would further affect food security and exacerbate malnutrition in the continent. In some countries, ...
Climate change and evolution: disentangling environmental and
... genetic studies on microevolutionary responses to natural selection in the context of longterm studies of vertebrates. The available evidence points to the overall conclusion that many responses perceived as adaptations to changing environmental conditions could be environmentally induced plastic re ...
... genetic studies on microevolutionary responses to natural selection in the context of longterm studies of vertebrates. The available evidence points to the overall conclusion that many responses perceived as adaptations to changing environmental conditions could be environmentally induced plastic re ...
Chapter 7 CLIMATE CHANGE, SOCIAL POLICY AND GLOBAL
... in the US switched to fuel-efficient cars the savings would alone offset the emissions generated in providing electricity to 1.6 billion people in the South (World Bank 2010: p.3). But the situation is changing rapidly. China now accounts for 29% of global CO2 emissions, almost double that of the U ...
... in the US switched to fuel-efficient cars the savings would alone offset the emissions generated in providing electricity to 1.6 billion people in the South (World Bank 2010: p.3). But the situation is changing rapidly. China now accounts for 29% of global CO2 emissions, almost double that of the U ...
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... implies that adaptation strategies involve developments that reach far into the future, which may lead municipalities to the erroneous conclusion that they can postpone action [16], especially because decisions on the local level often focus on shorter time periods, in many cases, election periods [ ...
... implies that adaptation strategies involve developments that reach far into the future, which may lead municipalities to the erroneous conclusion that they can postpone action [16], especially because decisions on the local level often focus on shorter time periods, in many cases, election periods [ ...
Global Problems, african Solutions: african Climate Scientists
... between climate change and other environmental problems, such as water pollution and deforestation. Finally, while Africa’s scientists value their involvement in international scientific assessments, they would welcome more opportunities to collaborate with their peers on the continent, more dialogu ...
... between climate change and other environmental problems, such as water pollution and deforestation. Finally, while Africa’s scientists value their involvement in international scientific assessments, they would welcome more opportunities to collaborate with their peers on the continent, more dialogu ...
Current and Projected Climate Change Impacts for the Colorado
... to increasing water temperatures and changing precipitation patterns) and low levels of capacity to adapt because of other stressors (e.g., degradation due to intense human activity). Riparian ecosystems are important ecologically and for humans, particularly in the context of climate change, and pr ...
... to increasing water temperatures and changing precipitation patterns) and low levels of capacity to adapt because of other stressors (e.g., degradation due to intense human activity). Riparian ecosystems are important ecologically and for humans, particularly in the context of climate change, and pr ...
Report on Greenpeace NZ Campaign to Raise
... Pacific Islanders’ Perspective. However, our Pacific neighbours, who live in some very low-lying countries, do appreciate that they are at the mercy of rising sea levels, yet they have produced almost no global warming pollution. Small island states are particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts ...
... Pacific Islanders’ Perspective. However, our Pacific neighbours, who live in some very low-lying countries, do appreciate that they are at the mercy of rising sea levels, yet they have produced almost no global warming pollution. Small island states are particularly vulnerable to the adverse impacts ...
Stern Review: robust methodology of its modelling in Chapter 6
... Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), though limited, provide a useful tool. IAMs simulate the process of human-induced climate change, from emissions of GHGs to the socioeconomic impacts of climate change (Figure 6.1). We focus on the handful of models specially designed to provide monetary estimate ...
... Integrated Assessment Models (IAMs), though limited, provide a useful tool. IAMs simulate the process of human-induced climate change, from emissions of GHGs to the socioeconomic impacts of climate change (Figure 6.1). We focus on the handful of models specially designed to provide monetary estimate ...
Ethical Anxieties About Geoengineering
... hollow for them to argue that they are pursuing Plan B even though they believe Plan A is superior. They have the power to implement, or not to block, Plan A and their reluctance or obstructiveness is the reason Plan B is being considered in the first place. To adopt Plan B they must convince others ...
... hollow for them to argue that they are pursuing Plan B even though they believe Plan A is superior. They have the power to implement, or not to block, Plan A and their reluctance or obstructiveness is the reason Plan B is being considered in the first place. To adopt Plan B they must convince others ...
VULNERABILITY TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN MEXICAN ARID
... Water- Sinaloa has eleven rivers with a total of twelve dams. Its currents have an annual mean of 15,169 million cubic meters of water, contributing with the 2.44% of the hydrological resources of the national GDP. Its natural mean per capita water availability is considered in medium levels, with a ...
... Water- Sinaloa has eleven rivers with a total of twelve dams. Its currents have an annual mean of 15,169 million cubic meters of water, contributing with the 2.44% of the hydrological resources of the national GDP. Its natural mean per capita water availability is considered in medium levels, with a ...
How is Circulation in Puget Sound Projected to Change?
... favorable winds. One study evaluated 50-‐year trends (2000 to 2050) in upwelling favorable winds in the Pacific Northwest, using 23 global climate model projections and a moderate (A1B) greenhouse gas scenar ...
... favorable winds. One study evaluated 50-‐year trends (2000 to 2050) in upwelling favorable winds in the Pacific Northwest, using 23 global climate model projections and a moderate (A1B) greenhouse gas scenar ...
PDF - Climate Diplomacy
... Similarly, research conducted at the local level provides much stronger evidence for a systematic link between abnormal rainfall and conflict risk than research conducted at the national level. Across the board, statistical results also show that the social consequences of sudden climatic shocks, su ...
... Similarly, research conducted at the local level provides much stronger evidence for a systematic link between abnormal rainfall and conflict risk than research conducted at the national level. Across the board, statistical results also show that the social consequences of sudden climatic shocks, su ...
Legal Tools for Climate Adaptation Advocacy: Flood Insurance
... Flooding is the most common and costly form of nature’s wrath. 1 On average, flooding causes $50 billion in economic losses each year in the United States.2 Worse yet, damage and the associated costs are likely to rise as the climate changes and sea levels rise. Many areas will experience increased ...
... Flooding is the most common and costly form of nature’s wrath. 1 On average, flooding causes $50 billion in economic losses each year in the United States.2 Worse yet, damage and the associated costs are likely to rise as the climate changes and sea levels rise. Many areas will experience increased ...
Climate Systems Regional Report: Southern Africa
... Southern Africa's continental climate is generally hot and rainy in summer with cold and dry winters. This largely results from the atmospheric systems that dominate the regional climate; namely an anticyclonic high pressure system over the continent during winter and an intermittent thermal trough ...
... Southern Africa's continental climate is generally hot and rainy in summer with cold and dry winters. This largely results from the atmospheric systems that dominate the regional climate; namely an anticyclonic high pressure system over the continent during winter and an intermittent thermal trough ...
Chapter 9. Establishing Common Ground: Finding Better Ways to
... markedly in developed versus developing countries. Recent research highlights some of the differences in perspectives pertinent to communication on the global stage [4]. • The vast majority of people in developed countries—90% in North America and Europe—are at least aware of climate change (but no ...
... markedly in developed versus developing countries. Recent research highlights some of the differences in perspectives pertinent to communication on the global stage [4]. • The vast majority of people in developed countries—90% in North America and Europe—are at least aware of climate change (but no ...
Conceptualising Climate Change Governance
... the public and informing policy, for example, through the media or awarenessraising, and can work as advocates of climate change initiatives. Acknowledging this potential, NGOs should be integrated and utilised. Climate mitigation and adaptation calls for new state, economic and civil society struct ...
... the public and informing policy, for example, through the media or awarenessraising, and can work as advocates of climate change initiatives. Acknowledging this potential, NGOs should be integrated and utilised. Climate mitigation and adaptation calls for new state, economic and civil society struct ...
GSA presentation 2012
... Fact: “Climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities and poses significant risks for – and in many cases is already affecting – a broad range of human and natural systems.” ...
... Fact: “Climate change is occurring, is caused largely by human activities and poses significant risks for – and in many cases is already affecting – a broad range of human and natural systems.” ...