Will plant movements keep up with climate change?
... fast movement [41], but it is not clear how often this will be significant. Moreover, although seeds are the only means by which species can invade previously unoccupied habitat, pollen flow from existing populations to newly established individuals could subsequently help or hinder further range ex ...
... fast movement [41], but it is not clear how often this will be significant. Moreover, although seeds are the only means by which species can invade previously unoccupied habitat, pollen flow from existing populations to newly established individuals could subsequently help or hinder further range ex ...
Calculating the social cost of carbon
... The fundamental concept is the social cost of carbon that measures the present discounted value of the additional social costs (or the marginal social damage) that an extra tonne of carbon released now would impose on the current and future society. This immediately raises four questions: what is so ...
... The fundamental concept is the social cost of carbon that measures the present discounted value of the additional social costs (or the marginal social damage) that an extra tonne of carbon released now would impose on the current and future society. This immediately raises four questions: what is so ...
Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment Framework for
... Climate change is very likely to place increasing pressures on the community and its supporting infrastructure over the coming decades. Warmer temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, increased climate variability and more extreme weather events are expected to pose a potential risk to the o ...
... Climate change is very likely to place increasing pressures on the community and its supporting infrastructure over the coming decades. Warmer temperatures, changes in precipitation patterns, increased climate variability and more extreme weather events are expected to pose a potential risk to the o ...
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... Copyright 2012 by L. Menapace, G. Colson and R. Raffaelli. All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. ...
... Copyright 2012 by L. Menapace, G. Colson and R. Raffaelli. All rights reserved. Readers may make verbatim copies of this document for non-commercial purposes by any means, provided that this copyright notice appears on all such copies. ...
Equity and Cost-Effectiveness of adaptation funding_CLEAN_woENx
... proposals at the AF, without having to use a multilateral organization such as UNDP and the World Bank as intermediary. ...
... proposals at the AF, without having to use a multilateral organization such as UNDP and the World Bank as intermediary. ...
Globalization, Climate Change, and Human Health
... of the consequent environmental and social changes. These global changes fundamentally influence patterns of human health, international health care, and public health activities.2 They constitute a syndrome, not a set of separate changes, that reflects the interrelated pressures, stresses, and tens ...
... of the consequent environmental and social changes. These global changes fundamentally influence patterns of human health, international health care, and public health activities.2 They constitute a syndrome, not a set of separate changes, that reflects the interrelated pressures, stresses, and tens ...
Danish strategy for adaptation to a changing climate
... melting glaciers. Responsible politicians must take account of this now at the start of the 21st century. It would be irresponsible to just cross our fingers and hope that things will be alright in our lifetimes. Therefore Denmark is fully committed to reaching a global agreement that can reduce gre ...
... melting glaciers. Responsible politicians must take account of this now at the start of the 21st century. It would be irresponsible to just cross our fingers and hope that things will be alright in our lifetimes. Therefore Denmark is fully committed to reaching a global agreement that can reduce gre ...
Comment by: Patrick J. Michaels and Paul C. Knappenberger
... The IWG2010 report noted that, concerning the low end of the ECS distribution, its determination reflected a greater degree of certainty that a low ECS value could be excluded than did the IPCC. From the IWG2010 (p. 14): “Finally, we note the IPCC judgment that the equilibrium climate sensitivity “i ...
... The IWG2010 report noted that, concerning the low end of the ECS distribution, its determination reflected a greater degree of certainty that a low ECS value could be excluded than did the IPCC. From the IWG2010 (p. 14): “Finally, we note the IPCC judgment that the equilibrium climate sensitivity “i ...
Ice Age Coming Now
... Contrary to the conventional wisdom of the day, the real danger facing humanity is not global warming, but more likely the coming of a new Ice Age. ¶ What we live in now is known as an ...
... Contrary to the conventional wisdom of the day, the real danger facing humanity is not global warming, but more likely the coming of a new Ice Age. ¶ What we live in now is known as an ...
A guide on climate change for private equity investors
... The Paris Agreement was a welcome development to the global climate change agenda, providing a strong foundation for governments and a policy signal for investors. By signing the Global Investor Statement on Climate Change, PRI signatories have made clear their expectations for policies that support ...
... The Paris Agreement was a welcome development to the global climate change agenda, providing a strong foundation for governments and a policy signal for investors. By signing the Global Investor Statement on Climate Change, PRI signatories have made clear their expectations for policies that support ...
Bolivia: Climate change, poverty and adaptation
... highlands, valleys and lowlands – which are already experiencing climate change in different ways. Testimonies collected during the research for this report reveal the widespread perception from local women and men that the climate is changing in terms of the unpredictability of the rains, the warme ...
... highlands, valleys and lowlands – which are already experiencing climate change in different ways. Testimonies collected during the research for this report reveal the widespread perception from local women and men that the climate is changing in terms of the unpredictability of the rains, the warme ...
Peak energy and climate change: the double bind
... industrial society has depleted an indispensable resource such as fossil fuel or overstrained the absorptive capacity of the atmosphere as the ultimate indispensable sink, then the ensuing collapse will only become more abysmal due to a higher population level and a shrinking planetary carrying capa ...
... industrial society has depleted an indispensable resource such as fossil fuel or overstrained the absorptive capacity of the atmosphere as the ultimate indispensable sink, then the ensuing collapse will only become more abysmal due to a higher population level and a shrinking planetary carrying capa ...
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... temperatures and precipitation have more substantial impacts in later years of the 19602011 sample. This research builds on Miranowski et al. (2011), who fit autoregressive (AR) and linear trend models to annual corn yields for a similar time period and sample of states. Break testing procedures poi ...
... temperatures and precipitation have more substantial impacts in later years of the 19602011 sample. This research builds on Miranowski et al. (2011), who fit autoregressive (AR) and linear trend models to annual corn yields for a similar time period and sample of states. Break testing procedures poi ...
Differential climate impacts for policy
... climate risks for a 2 ◦ C and a 4 ◦ C warming above preindustrial levels for different world regions. The report of the Working Group 2 (WG2) of the IPCC AR5 includes both, impact and region specific chapters, and provides warming level dependent information on impacts where available. The range of ...
... climate risks for a 2 ◦ C and a 4 ◦ C warming above preindustrial levels for different world regions. The report of the Working Group 2 (WG2) of the IPCC AR5 includes both, impact and region specific chapters, and provides warming level dependent information on impacts where available. The range of ...
Climate Change and Internal Displacement
... Convention on Climate Change recognized that mobility – migration, displacement and planned relocations – is an important form of adaptation to climate change. In its “Cancun Adaptation Framework,” it invites all parties to go further in understanding, coordinating and cooperating on climate change- ...
... Convention on Climate Change recognized that mobility – migration, displacement and planned relocations – is an important form of adaptation to climate change. In its “Cancun Adaptation Framework,” it invites all parties to go further in understanding, coordinating and cooperating on climate change- ...
Climate Change and the Monterey Bay Shoreline
... “California is already seeing the effects of climate change on hydrology (snowpack, river flows, storm intensity, temperature, winds, and sea levels). Planning for and adapting to these changes, particularly their impacts on public safety, ecosystem, and long-term water supply reliability, will be a ...
... “California is already seeing the effects of climate change on hydrology (snowpack, river flows, storm intensity, temperature, winds, and sea levels). Planning for and adapting to these changes, particularly their impacts on public safety, ecosystem, and long-term water supply reliability, will be a ...
UNEP Topic A: New Perspectives on the Kyoto Protocol FEMUN V III
... two project-based mechanisms which feed the carbon market. JI enables industrialized countries to carry out joint implementation projects with other developed countries, while the CDM involves investment in sustainable development projects that reduce emissions in developing countries. The carbon ma ...
... two project-based mechanisms which feed the carbon market. JI enables industrialized countries to carry out joint implementation projects with other developed countries, while the CDM involves investment in sustainable development projects that reduce emissions in developing countries. The carbon ma ...
Indonesia Second National Communication Under The United
... World Bank and DFID study, which suggested Indonesia to be the 3rd largest emitter country. The study estimated that the total emission from Indonesia was about 3,014,000 Gg CO2 where LUCF contributed about 85% or about 2,563,000 Gg CO2 (twice the SNC estimate above). Indeed, a further study from th ...
... World Bank and DFID study, which suggested Indonesia to be the 3rd largest emitter country. The study estimated that the total emission from Indonesia was about 3,014,000 Gg CO2 where LUCF contributed about 85% or about 2,563,000 Gg CO2 (twice the SNC estimate above). Indeed, a further study from th ...
Climate and Happiness
... the hottest month decrease happiness. Precipitation does not significantly affect happiness. In particular high latitude countries included in our dataset might benefit from temperature changes. Countries already characterized by very high summer temperatures would most likely suffer losses from cli ...
... the hottest month decrease happiness. Precipitation does not significantly affect happiness. In particular high latitude countries included in our dataset might benefit from temperature changes. Countries already characterized by very high summer temperatures would most likely suffer losses from cli ...
Folie 1 - Hans von Storch
... The vulnerability of communities to natural disasters is determined by their economic development and other social characteristics. 10. There is evidence that changing patterns of extreme events are drivers for recent increases in global losses. 13. In the near future the quantitative link (attribut ...
... The vulnerability of communities to natural disasters is determined by their economic development and other social characteristics. 10. There is evidence that changing patterns of extreme events are drivers for recent increases in global losses. 13. In the near future the quantitative link (attribut ...
Polarized frames on “climate change” and “global warming” across
... highlight uncertainties in climate science and question the causes and consequences of climate change. However, although the US media are still debating the authenticity of scientific claims, Australian media mostly focus on how to minimize the economic and environmental impact of climate change (Sch ...
... highlight uncertainties in climate science and question the causes and consequences of climate change. However, although the US media are still debating the authenticity of scientific claims, Australian media mostly focus on how to minimize the economic and environmental impact of climate change (Sch ...
for tanzania. - The REDD Desk
... trend on droughts and floods; and recent poor harvest in 2005 which caused hunger in most parts of the country and disappearance of the ice cap at Mount Kilimanjaro is now more than ever imminent evidence of climate change due to evident temperature increases caused by global warming. The frequency ...
... trend on droughts and floods; and recent poor harvest in 2005 which caused hunger in most parts of the country and disappearance of the ice cap at Mount Kilimanjaro is now more than ever imminent evidence of climate change due to evident temperature increases caused by global warming. The frequency ...
Climate Change Information Fact Sheet SOUTHERN AFRICA
... were particularly dry in southern parts of the region, and the 1991/1992 drought was the most severe in the last century [UNEP]. Western portions of the region have been affected during the second half of the century due to an upward trend in Indian Ocean sea surface temperatures (SSTs). Dry spells ...
... were particularly dry in southern parts of the region, and the 1991/1992 drought was the most severe in the last century [UNEP]. Western portions of the region have been affected during the second half of the century due to an upward trend in Indian Ocean sea surface temperatures (SSTs). Dry spells ...
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... one needs to consider the completeness of that estimate. Damage cost estimates are incomplete. There are reasons to assume that some of the omitted impacts are substantial and negative, but other omitted impacts may be positive. This paper does not argue “we don’t know and therefore …”. Rather, it ...
... one needs to consider the completeness of that estimate. Damage cost estimates are incomplete. There are reasons to assume that some of the omitted impacts are substantial and negative, but other omitted impacts may be positive. This paper does not argue “we don’t know and therefore …”. Rather, it ...
the full ITEP workshop booklet
... Using environmental sensors often require the use of maps in order to make sense of sensor data. Mapping is also a gateway to thinking about how climate change can influence a community. Useful maps ...
... Using environmental sensors often require the use of maps in order to make sense of sensor data. Mapping is also a gateway to thinking about how climate change can influence a community. Useful maps ...