Gt C - Carbon Finance at the World Bank
... “For activities that involve land-use changes (e.g., from grassland/pasture to forest) it may be very difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish with present scientific tools that portion of the observed stock change that is directly human-induced from that portion that is caused by indirect and ...
... “For activities that involve land-use changes (e.g., from grassland/pasture to forest) it may be very difficult, if not impossible, to distinguish with present scientific tools that portion of the observed stock change that is directly human-induced from that portion that is caused by indirect and ...
COP 17 article
... South Africa ranked among the top 20 emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) worldwide in 2008, accounting for nearly a quarter of emissions in sub-Saharan Africa. Half of the country’s emissions are due to its electricity production. This year, South Africa will host the 17th Conference Of the Parties o ...
... South Africa ranked among the top 20 emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) worldwide in 2008, accounting for nearly a quarter of emissions in sub-Saharan Africa. Half of the country’s emissions are due to its electricity production. This year, South Africa will host the 17th Conference Of the Parties o ...
Florida`s - Union of Concerned Scientists
... ost of the shoreline has been rapidly developed as residential, recreational and tourism sites over the last 40 years. Other areas—such as the international seaport in Tampa Bay—have long been critically important industrial locations and transportation hubs. As development in coastal areas has incr ...
... ost of the shoreline has been rapidly developed as residential, recreational and tourism sites over the last 40 years. Other areas—such as the international seaport in Tampa Bay—have long been critically important industrial locations and transportation hubs. As development in coastal areas has incr ...
Script - Centre for Science and Environment
... Samjhana: How do you convince people that preservation of the forests helps in the preservation of wildlife and climate? Santosh Nepal: Most people blame the government for not taking preventive measures for encroachment. But that is not the only concern of government. It is equally important for al ...
... Samjhana: How do you convince people that preservation of the forests helps in the preservation of wildlife and climate? Santosh Nepal: Most people blame the government for not taking preventive measures for encroachment. But that is not the only concern of government. It is equally important for al ...
Arctic Environmental Challenges
... industrialization or by local activities. Mining, reindeer herding, tourism and wind energy production are examples of activities competing for space in northern Sweden. In Norway, interest clashes are real between fisheries and off-shore hydrocarbon extraction. In Russia, reindeer herding and gas ...
... industrialization or by local activities. Mining, reindeer herding, tourism and wind energy production are examples of activities competing for space in northern Sweden. In Norway, interest clashes are real between fisheries and off-shore hydrocarbon extraction. In Russia, reindeer herding and gas ...
Exploring Climate Change - Education Scotland
... Anything as important, challenging and complicated as climate change is bound to attract a great deal of discussion and disagreement. The media and newspapers often present stories about climate change in a sensational and emotive way and some high profile TV documentaries and books have questioned ...
... Anything as important, challenging and complicated as climate change is bound to attract a great deal of discussion and disagreement. The media and newspapers often present stories about climate change in a sensational and emotive way and some high profile TV documentaries and books have questioned ...
An attitude of daily newspapers toward climate change in Korea
... previous study. Hankyoreh Shinmun had 47 articles in year 2008 and 60 articles in year 2009 in our study, that number was 313 in the previous study [8]. The number of articles was quite different between two studies, because there was a difference in the search words. The previous study had a search ...
... previous study. Hankyoreh Shinmun had 47 articles in year 2008 and 60 articles in year 2009 in our study, that number was 313 in the previous study [8]. The number of articles was quite different between two studies, because there was a difference in the search words. The previous study had a search ...
P31.14 Herbs are hurt, shrubs will thrive in a warmer arctic climate
... Most climate models have shown that global warming will take place earlier and that the effects will be more severe in the Arctic than elsewhere. This was the background for establishment in 1990 of ITEX – the International Tundra Experiment – as a collaborative, circumpolar experiment using a commo ...
... Most climate models have shown that global warming will take place earlier and that the effects will be more severe in the Arctic than elsewhere. This was the background for establishment in 1990 of ITEX – the International Tundra Experiment – as a collaborative, circumpolar experiment using a commo ...
concept paper 22 april DD
... dykes to prevent coastal inundation from sea-level rise, new dams to improve water supplies, or new drainage systems (including technologies such as storm-water retention systems) to reduce flooding. Yet in contrast to these high-cost, hightechnology strategies, there is a growing interest in low-co ...
... dykes to prevent coastal inundation from sea-level rise, new dams to improve water supplies, or new drainage systems (including technologies such as storm-water retention systems) to reduce flooding. Yet in contrast to these high-cost, hightechnology strategies, there is a growing interest in low-co ...
An Example - Department of Geological & Atmospheric Sciences
... It is very likely that the human-induced increase in greenhouse gases has contributed to the increase in SSTs in the hurricane formation regions. Over the past 50 years, there has been a strong statistical connection between tropical Atlantic SSTs and Atlantic hurricane activity as measured by the ...
... It is very likely that the human-induced increase in greenhouse gases has contributed to the increase in SSTs in the hurricane formation regions. Over the past 50 years, there has been a strong statistical connection between tropical Atlantic SSTs and Atlantic hurricane activity as measured by the ...
Climate Conflicts: Extricating post-Kyoto Debates in Science and Policy
... coming lectures, papers, postings on the Goddard Web site and requests for interviews from journalists. Dr. Hansen said he would ignore the restrictions. "They feel their job is to be this censor of information going out to the public," he said. Dean Acosta, deputy assistant administrator for public ...
... coming lectures, papers, postings on the Goddard Web site and requests for interviews from journalists. Dr. Hansen said he would ignore the restrictions. "They feel their job is to be this censor of information going out to the public," he said. Dean Acosta, deputy assistant administrator for public ...
Legacy of disasters - Save the Children UK
... the threat faced by today’s children is barely acknowledged. When the danger to future generations of children is assessed, it becomes clear that the need for international action focused on children and climate change is vital. Quick facts: climate change and children - In the next decade, up to 17 ...
... the threat faced by today’s children is barely acknowledged. When the danger to future generations of children is assessed, it becomes clear that the need for international action focused on children and climate change is vital. Quick facts: climate change and children - In the next decade, up to 17 ...
Coupled Ocean and Atmosphere Climate Dynamics
... • Cause and consequence of sea ice recession on the atmosphere and global sea levels. ...
... • Cause and consequence of sea ice recession on the atmosphere and global sea levels. ...
Multiplying Carbon Neutral Neighborhood Discussions (CNNDs) for
... world, has given fresh impetus to finding solution to the problem. The summit meeting of the Group of Eight industrialised countries (G8) held in June 2007 in Germany saw the launch of new initiatives for collective action by both rich nations and fast-growing developing countries to combat climate ...
... world, has given fresh impetus to finding solution to the problem. The summit meeting of the Group of Eight industrialised countries (G8) held in June 2007 in Germany saw the launch of new initiatives for collective action by both rich nations and fast-growing developing countries to combat climate ...
Ecosystems
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was set up in 1988 to assess and summarise the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information and research that relates to human induced climate change, including options for mitigation and adaptation. It aims to provide decision makers and ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) was set up in 1988 to assess and summarise the scientific, technical, and socio-economic information and research that relates to human induced climate change, including options for mitigation and adaptation. It aims to provide decision makers and ...
MedECC: Towards an improved scientific assessment of climate
... MedECC governance structure needs to remain flexible and geographically and thematically balanced. It should enable an appropriate interaction between scientist and public and private decision-makers and stakeholders. According to these previous aspects, the governance structure includes several int ...
... MedECC governance structure needs to remain flexible and geographically and thematically balanced. It should enable an appropriate interaction between scientist and public and private decision-makers and stakeholders. According to these previous aspects, the governance structure includes several int ...
Impacts of Global Climate Change on New Zealand Agriculture
... events, our agricultural sector is susceptible to impacts from global climate change. Some will be direct – such as climatic impacts on domestic agricultural production, or domestic climate policies – but further, indirect impacts could come from overseas, via trade, such as climate-induced producti ...
... events, our agricultural sector is susceptible to impacts from global climate change. Some will be direct – such as climatic impacts on domestic agricultural production, or domestic climate policies – but further, indirect impacts could come from overseas, via trade, such as climate-induced producti ...
Lessons from the Front Lines Preparing for Climate Impacts
... • Local governments are on the front lines of climate-change impacts. They make the land-use and public investment decisions that are often at the core of any adaptation strategy. The primacy of the local role, however, makes adaptation challenging. There is little opportunity for a top-down mandat ...
... • Local governments are on the front lines of climate-change impacts. They make the land-use and public investment decisions that are often at the core of any adaptation strategy. The primacy of the local role, however, makes adaptation challenging. There is little opportunity for a top-down mandat ...
Climate Change Impact and Forced Migration
... articulated in the Guiding Principles of Internally Displacement. The normative framework for people displaced either by the degradation of ecosystems; loss of habitat, natural disaster and development projects, and remains inside their country is well defined although their rights are found poorly ...
... articulated in the Guiding Principles of Internally Displacement. The normative framework for people displaced either by the degradation of ecosystems; loss of habitat, natural disaster and development projects, and remains inside their country is well defined although their rights are found poorly ...
Deciding our future in Copenhagen: will the world rise to
... In this case our generation can shift resources from one type of inheritance (e.g., roads or bridges) to another kind of inheritance, a better environment, whilst consuming the same ourselves. The next generation can then be better off. Or if I cut down one less tree and save less to just compensate ...
... In this case our generation can shift resources from one type of inheritance (e.g., roads or bridges) to another kind of inheritance, a better environment, whilst consuming the same ourselves. The next generation can then be better off. Or if I cut down one less tree and save less to just compensate ...
Climate Change 2007. IPCC WG2
... variables in addition to temperature, sea level and concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The magnitude and timing of impacts will vary with the amount and timing of climate change and, in some cases, the capacity to adapt. These issues are discussed further in later sections of the Summary. ...
... variables in addition to temperature, sea level and concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide. The magnitude and timing of impacts will vary with the amount and timing of climate change and, in some cases, the capacity to adapt. These issues are discussed further in later sections of the Summary. ...
news & views
... emitted to the atmosphere as CO2. The work of Butman and colleagues3 provides a foundation on which to build a better understanding of human influence on riverine carbon, and of the role of this carbon in the global carbon cycle. ...
... emitted to the atmosphere as CO2. The work of Butman and colleagues3 provides a foundation on which to build a better understanding of human influence on riverine carbon, and of the role of this carbon in the global carbon cycle. ...
Climate Threats: A More Inclusive Assessment Is Needed
... are significant and involve a diverse range of first‐ order climate forcings, including, but not limited to, the human input of carbon dioxide (CO2). Most, if not all, of these human influences on regional and global climate will continue to be of concern during the coming decades. • Hypothesis ...
... are significant and involve a diverse range of first‐ order climate forcings, including, but not limited to, the human input of carbon dioxide (CO2). Most, if not all, of these human influences on regional and global climate will continue to be of concern during the coming decades. • Hypothesis ...
Syllabus (PDF)
... 6.1) What’s holding us back?-The range of factors retarding effective response Many different factors affect the speed and effectiveness of national response to global climate change. At the most basic level, modern civilization depends upon extremely high inputs of energy to maintain the division o ...
... 6.1) What’s holding us back?-The range of factors retarding effective response Many different factors affect the speed and effectiveness of national response to global climate change. At the most basic level, modern civilization depends upon extremely high inputs of energy to maintain the division o ...