Curriculum Vitae
... Academy of Sciences Co-curator, Climate Change: The threat to life and our energy future, American Museum of Natural History Editorial Board, Environmental Research Letters Executive Committee, Program in Sustainable Energy, Princeton University Board of Directors, Climate Central Advisory Board to ...
... Academy of Sciences Co-curator, Climate Change: The threat to life and our energy future, American Museum of Natural History Editorial Board, Environmental Research Letters Executive Committee, Program in Sustainable Energy, Princeton University Board of Directors, Climate Central Advisory Board to ...
doc3 - Sawea
... effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Under Article 3 of the Protocol, Annex 1 Parties are obliged to achieve their quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments. b) Financial benefit- (i) continuation of capitalisation of the Adaptation Fund, through the 2% share of proceeds from ...
... effort to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. Under Article 3 of the Protocol, Annex 1 Parties are obliged to achieve their quantified emission limitation and reduction commitments. b) Financial benefit- (i) continuation of capitalisation of the Adaptation Fund, through the 2% share of proceeds from ...
Report - UNHCR
... communities or groups over scarce resources and an overburdening of local or national governance capacities. Such trends can manifest themselves in the form of localized conflicts or spill over into the international arena in the form of rising tensions or even resource wars. 17. A fourth channel, p ...
... communities or groups over scarce resources and an overburdening of local or national governance capacities. Such trends can manifest themselves in the form of localized conflicts or spill over into the international arena in the form of rising tensions or even resource wars. 17. A fourth channel, p ...
Preparing for worst case climate change scenarios
... massive introduction of biological or mechanical greenhouse gas absorbers. For more ‘traditional’ mitigation measures it is clear that in case of an approaching worst case climate change scenario, measures will have to become much more radical than currently considered. Some examples include factor ...
... massive introduction of biological or mechanical greenhouse gas absorbers. For more ‘traditional’ mitigation measures it is clear that in case of an approaching worst case climate change scenario, measures will have to become much more radical than currently considered. Some examples include factor ...
How the United Nations System Supports Ambitious Action
... These joint efforts are also increasingly underpinned by the ability of Governments and UN organizations to leverage the new international climate institutions launched under UNFCCC. These mechanisms promote financing, technology, adaptation, emissions reductions, capacity-building and more. For exa ...
... These joint efforts are also increasingly underpinned by the ability of Governments and UN organizations to leverage the new international climate institutions launched under UNFCCC. These mechanisms promote financing, technology, adaptation, emissions reductions, capacity-building and more. For exa ...
climate and land degradation - The World AgroMeteorological
... remain inextricably linked because of feedbacks between land degradation and precipitation. ...
... remain inextricably linked because of feedbacks between land degradation and precipitation. ...
The Climate Change Debate in the United
... a timely manner to address the issue. The interesting point made is that the increase in Political polarization concerns those who are the most politically active (which means Conservatives and Liberals) and involves a “rise of ideological uniformity" amongst these categories (Pew Center, 2014). Sin ...
... a timely manner to address the issue. The interesting point made is that the increase in Political polarization concerns those who are the most politically active (which means Conservatives and Liberals) and involves a “rise of ideological uniformity" amongst these categories (Pew Center, 2014). Sin ...
joint submission - The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre
... Likewise the availability of tailored climate information and services for vulnerable population groups at risk of displacement, as well as ability to access and use such information/services, could contribute to their adaptation measures and have implications on their decisions on movement. Ofte ...
... Likewise the availability of tailored climate information and services for vulnerable population groups at risk of displacement, as well as ability to access and use such information/services, could contribute to their adaptation measures and have implications on their decisions on movement. Ofte ...
The Artificial Intelligence of Geoengineering
... can individually toggle “states” from 10 to 100 times per second using up as little energy as a 20-watt light bulb. The supercomputer needs 200,000 watts4 and has the creative capacity of a doorstop. Although science knows a great deal more about AI and brain mapping than back in the 1950s, we are a ...
... can individually toggle “states” from 10 to 100 times per second using up as little energy as a 20-watt light bulb. The supercomputer needs 200,000 watts4 and has the creative capacity of a doorstop. Although science knows a great deal more about AI and brain mapping than back in the 1950s, we are a ...
climate change: the missing topic in zimbabwean secondary school
... Climate change is one of the most important global challenges that are currently affecting humanity. Climate change has impacts on man, animals, plants and their environment resulting to health, economic and social consequences (Victor-Ishikaku and Nyenwe, 2014). As a result climate change has recei ...
... Climate change is one of the most important global challenges that are currently affecting humanity. Climate change has impacts on man, animals, plants and their environment resulting to health, economic and social consequences (Victor-Ishikaku and Nyenwe, 2014). As a result climate change has recei ...
`Global Climate Change`.
... warming trend at the surface appears to continue. In some cases, causal relationships between seasonal and inter annual climate changes and present-day severe weather events are beginning to be recognized and even predicted, because of an improved ability to observe the El Nino and La Nina phenomena ...
... warming trend at the surface appears to continue. In some cases, causal relationships between seasonal and inter annual climate changes and present-day severe weather events are beginning to be recognized and even predicted, because of an improved ability to observe the El Nino and La Nina phenomena ...
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... To get an overview on how adaption is proceeding in different sectors, to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the NAS during the first half of 2009 and to support the deelopment of future adaption policies. ...
... To get an overview on how adaption is proceeding in different sectors, to undertake an evaluation of the implementation of the NAS during the first half of 2009 and to support the deelopment of future adaption policies. ...
Green Resilience: Climate Adaptation + Mitigation Synergies
... Reflections on Policy, Research, Capacity Building and Funding Needs With this background on how the process of connecting adaptation and mitigation, we can now delve into how climate A+M fits into the policy, research, and funding aspects at the community and national levels. Susan Ruffo provided a ...
... Reflections on Policy, Research, Capacity Building and Funding Needs With this background on how the process of connecting adaptation and mitigation, we can now delve into how climate A+M fits into the policy, research, and funding aspects at the community and national levels. Susan Ruffo provided a ...
EOP-G Work Plan 2010
... EC and National Research Programmes which establish research priorities and provide resources for climate research community within Europe Individual end-user organizations in ESA member states and worldwide, climate research, monitoring and modelling practitioners who are active in the IPCC process ...
... EC and National Research Programmes which establish research priorities and provide resources for climate research community within Europe Individual end-user organizations in ESA member states and worldwide, climate research, monitoring and modelling practitioners who are active in the IPCC process ...
The dynamics of vulnerability: why adapting to climate variability climate change
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
... regrets in terms of addressing well-known vulnerabilities in our current climate, there is no guarantee that these decisions will be sufficient for reducing vulnerability or building resilience to climate change. It is possible of course that current adaptations may build future resilience, but we s ...
The African contribution to the global climate
... northern Sahel (Fig. 1). The associated change in precipitation is an increase in precipitation around the equator (up to 300 mm yr−1 ; +20%) and a reduction in precipitation outside of the tropical belt (up to 100 mm yr−1 ) (Fig. 1). The regions with more warming also experience drying, while regio ...
... northern Sahel (Fig. 1). The associated change in precipitation is an increase in precipitation around the equator (up to 300 mm yr−1 ; +20%) and a reduction in precipitation outside of the tropical belt (up to 100 mm yr−1 ) (Fig. 1). The regions with more warming also experience drying, while regio ...
How the UN System Supports Ambitious Action on Climate Change
... These joint efforts are also increasingly underpinned by the ability of Governments and UN organizations to leverage the new international climate institutions launched under UNFCCC. These mechanisms promote financing, technology, adaptation, emissions reductions, capacity-building and more. For exa ...
... These joint efforts are also increasingly underpinned by the ability of Governments and UN organizations to leverage the new international climate institutions launched under UNFCCC. These mechanisms promote financing, technology, adaptation, emissions reductions, capacity-building and more. For exa ...
Increased Flooding Risk: Global Warming`s Wake
... observations from 1956-1981, now occurs on average every 8.4 years.38 In fact three of the four highest 1-day totals observed in Seattle since 1949 occurred in the last five years. Although these trends have not been observed uniformly across the Pacific Northwest, model projections for 2020-2050 in ...
... observations from 1956-1981, now occurs on average every 8.4 years.38 In fact three of the four highest 1-day totals observed in Seattle since 1949 occurred in the last five years. Although these trends have not been observed uniformly across the Pacific Northwest, model projections for 2020-2050 in ...
Economic Impacts Of Climate Change On Georgia
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in Georgia ...
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in Georgia ...
Antarctic Climate Evolution (ACE) Research Initiative
... conditions. Modelling the past record of ice-sheet behaviour in response to changes in climate (inferred from ice cores, sedimentary facies, and seismic data), palaeoceanographic conditions (inferred from palaeoecology and climate proxies in ocean sediments) and palaeogeography (as recorded in lands ...
... conditions. Modelling the past record of ice-sheet behaviour in response to changes in climate (inferred from ice cores, sedimentary facies, and seismic data), palaeoceanographic conditions (inferred from palaeoecology and climate proxies in ocean sediments) and palaeogeography (as recorded in lands ...
2016/03/PR PRESS RELEASE 14 April 2016 IPCC agrees special
... Thus the IPCC offers policymakers a snapshot of what the scientific community understands about climate change rather than promoting a particular view. IPCC reports are policy-relevant without being policy-prescriptive. The IPCC may set out options for policymakers to choose from in pursuit of goals ...
... Thus the IPCC offers policymakers a snapshot of what the scientific community understands about climate change rather than promoting a particular view. IPCC reports are policy-relevant without being policy-prescriptive. The IPCC may set out options for policymakers to choose from in pursuit of goals ...
SBI Issues - European Capacity Building Initiative
... of climate change and/or the impact of response measures, • includes actions related to funding, insurance and technology transfer • 6 workshops have been held: 3 regional workshops, 1 expert workshop for small island States, 1 expert workshop on economic diversification, and 1expert workshop on mod ...
... of climate change and/or the impact of response measures, • includes actions related to funding, insurance and technology transfer • 6 workshops have been held: 3 regional workshops, 1 expert workshop for small island States, 1 expert workshop on economic diversification, and 1expert workshop on mod ...
Climate and Land Degradation
... remain inextricably linked because of feedbacks between land degradation and precipitation. ...
... remain inextricably linked because of feedbacks between land degradation and precipitation. ...
IMPACT2C – Policy Brief 3
... below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and to consider lowering the goal to 1.5°C in the near future. However, there has already been an increase of about 0.85°C over the period 1880–2012 (IPCC, 2013), and at the current time, international negotiations have had modest success. Current commitments a ...
... below 2°C above pre-industrial levels, and to consider lowering the goal to 1.5°C in the near future. However, there has already been an increase of about 0.85°C over the period 1880–2012 (IPCC, 2013), and at the current time, international negotiations have had modest success. Current commitments a ...
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... Peterson, D. L. (2008). National forests. in: Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources. a report by the U.S. climate change science program and the subcommittee on global change research. U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, 1-127. "A benefit of redunda ...
... Peterson, D. L. (2008). National forests. in: Preliminary review of adaptation options for climate-sensitive ecosystems and resources. a report by the U.S. climate change science program and the subcommittee on global change research. U.S.Environmental Protection Agency, 1-127. "A benefit of redunda ...