Tipping elements and climate-economic shocks
... committed sea-level rise, but because of hysteresis, there is no guarantee. For instance, in Figure 2g-h, the state shift continues well after the forcing starts to decrease. The desire to avoid committed state shifts has been an undercurrent in much of the discourse regarding ‘albedo modification’ ...
... committed sea-level rise, but because of hysteresis, there is no guarantee. For instance, in Figure 2g-h, the state shift continues well after the forcing starts to decrease. The desire to avoid committed state shifts has been an undercurrent in much of the discourse regarding ‘albedo modification’ ...
CLIMATE CHANGE 2014 Mitigation of Climate Change USTH scientific seminar 30/03/2015
... IPCC reports are the result of extensive work of many scientists from around the world. ...
... IPCC reports are the result of extensive work of many scientists from around the world. ...
Suitability of European climate for the Asian tiger mosquito Aedes
... French department [10]. In summer 2010, a case of dengue fever was also diagnosed in a German traveller returning from Croatia [11]. Environmental factors might have exacerbated the establishment of A. albopictus into new areas, as its survival range and seasonal activity have been shown to be influe ...
... French department [10]. In summer 2010, a case of dengue fever was also diagnosed in a German traveller returning from Croatia [11]. Environmental factors might have exacerbated the establishment of A. albopictus into new areas, as its survival range and seasonal activity have been shown to be influe ...
Inter-hemispheric linkages in climate change
... The focus for much of this work has centred on the termination of the last ice-age. The primary reason for this is that the warming associated with this termination is of similar or even larger magnitude than the human-induced climate modification expected under future greenhouse-gas scenarios (Wats ...
... The focus for much of this work has centred on the termination of the last ice-age. The primary reason for this is that the warming associated with this termination is of similar or even larger magnitude than the human-induced climate modification expected under future greenhouse-gas scenarios (Wats ...
UNDP Presentation - Global Environment Facility
... Any country that receives a sum total allocation for BD, CC, and LD that totals less than $6.5* M would be allowed to use its allocation within either of these three focal areas, if eligible. Around 50 countries are expected to benefit => several Caribbean countries (see previous table) These ...
... Any country that receives a sum total allocation for BD, CC, and LD that totals less than $6.5* M would be allowed to use its allocation within either of these three focal areas, if eligible. Around 50 countries are expected to benefit => several Caribbean countries (see previous table) These ...
The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia
... The report also argues that Southeast Asia should play an active role in global mitigation efforts. Compared to developed countries, the region’s emissions on a per capita basis are relatively low. But they are considerably higher than the global average. In 2000, the region’s major sources of emiss ...
... The report also argues that Southeast Asia should play an active role in global mitigation efforts. Compared to developed countries, the region’s emissions on a per capita basis are relatively low. But they are considerably higher than the global average. In 2000, the region’s major sources of emiss ...
FCCC Framework Convention on Climate Change United Nations
... report, which includes information on all reporting elements following the UNFCCC reporting guidelines, is published in two parts: document FCCC/SBI/2011/INF.1/Add.1 contains a synthesis of the reported information on national circumstances, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, emission projections and ...
... report, which includes information on all reporting elements following the UNFCCC reporting guidelines, is published in two parts: document FCCC/SBI/2011/INF.1/Add.1 contains a synthesis of the reported information on national circumstances, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories, emission projections and ...
CURRICULUM VITAE
... Uncertainty: Weather Information, Economic Planning and Business Management. In Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 52:326-328. 13. Easterling, W. E., N. J. Rosenberg, M. S. McKenney and C. A. Jones. 1992. An Introduction to the Methodology, the Region of the Study, and a Historical Analog of Clima ...
... Uncertainty: Weather Information, Economic Planning and Business Management. In Agricultural and Forest Meteorology, 52:326-328. 13. Easterling, W. E., N. J. Rosenberg, M. S. McKenney and C. A. Jones. 1992. An Introduction to the Methodology, the Region of the Study, and a Historical Analog of Clima ...
Review of Policy, Plans, Legislation and Regulations for Climate
... List of Abbreviations and Acronyms .............................................................................viii ...
... List of Abbreviations and Acronyms .............................................................................viii ...
Effects of climate change on an emperor penguin population
... Sea ice conditions in the Antarctic affect the life cycle of the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). We present a population projection for the emperor penguin population of Terre Adélie, Antarctica, by linking demographic models (stage-structured, seasonal, nonlinear, two-sex matrix population ...
... Sea ice conditions in the Antarctic affect the life cycle of the emperor penguin (Aptenodytes forsteri). We present a population projection for the emperor penguin population of Terre Adélie, Antarctica, by linking demographic models (stage-structured, seasonal, nonlinear, two-sex matrix population ...
NRDC: Clean Power – The Case for Carbon Pollution Limits
... Last year was the hottest, globally, since record keeping began in 1880. And those threats are growing more urgent. Last year was the hottest, globally, since record keeping began in 1880. And 14 of the 15 hottest years have occurred in this century. In response to the dangers, the U.S. Environmenta ...
... Last year was the hottest, globally, since record keeping began in 1880. And those threats are growing more urgent. Last year was the hottest, globally, since record keeping began in 1880. And 14 of the 15 hottest years have occurred in this century. In response to the dangers, the U.S. Environmenta ...
Climate change leadership: A study of climate change
... Linked to climate change is the rising global temperature due to the greenhouse (GHG) effect phenomenon IPCC (2007). Climate change is thought to be a direct cause of excessive and rare natural phenomena being experienced globally Europ (2005). Some of the phenomena include a change in rainfall patt ...
... Linked to climate change is the rising global temperature due to the greenhouse (GHG) effect phenomenon IPCC (2007). Climate change is thought to be a direct cause of excessive and rare natural phenomena being experienced globally Europ (2005). Some of the phenomena include a change in rainfall patt ...
Potential climate-change impacts on the Chesapeake Bay
... stations throughout the mainstem Bay since 1984. The correspondence between the pier data and the Bay-average data during the period of overlap indicates that the longer time series measured at the piers reflect mean Bay temperature quite well. Numerous studies have documented a positive correlation ...
... stations throughout the mainstem Bay since 1984. The correspondence between the pier data and the Bay-average data during the period of overlap indicates that the longer time series measured at the piers reflect mean Bay temperature quite well. Numerous studies have documented a positive correlation ...
3 Mapping Security Implications of Climate Change
... challenges (B. Lee 2009), which may exceed the capacities of societies unless there is a radical socioeconomic shift (Welzer 2008; Leggewie/Welzer 2009). The aspect of interlocking can be exemplified at the case of biofuel production, which may provide a more carbon-friendly type of fuel, but simult ...
... challenges (B. Lee 2009), which may exceed the capacities of societies unless there is a radical socioeconomic shift (Welzer 2008; Leggewie/Welzer 2009). The aspect of interlocking can be exemplified at the case of biofuel production, which may provide a more carbon-friendly type of fuel, but simult ...
Ecosystems, their properties, goods and services
... Ecosystems provide many goods and services that are of vital importance for the functioning of the biosphere, and provide the basis for the delivery of tangible benefits to human society. Hassan et al. (2005) define these to include supporting, provisioning, regulating and cultural services. In this ...
... Ecosystems provide many goods and services that are of vital importance for the functioning of the biosphere, and provide the basis for the delivery of tangible benefits to human society. Hassan et al. (2005) define these to include supporting, provisioning, regulating and cultural services. In this ...
Future scenarios of European agricultural land use I. Estimating
... a reference crop for the time period from 2000 until 2080 with particular emphasis on the time slices 2020, 2050 and 2080. Productivity changes were modelled depending on changes in climatic conditions, atmospheric CO2 concentration and technology development. Regional yield statistics were related ...
... a reference crop for the time period from 2000 until 2080 with particular emphasis on the time slices 2020, 2050 and 2080. Productivity changes were modelled depending on changes in climatic conditions, atmospheric CO2 concentration and technology development. Regional yield statistics were related ...
Climate Change and International Economic Law
... uniquely understand the essence of their bargain. The circumstances and assumptions of the bargain are generally thought to be static.1 Where there are unknowns, the parties incorporate contractual provisions to contain these unknown risks.2 The parties assume, and hedge, their respective risks base ...
... uniquely understand the essence of their bargain. The circumstances and assumptions of the bargain are generally thought to be static.1 Where there are unknowns, the parties incorporate contractual provisions to contain these unknown risks.2 The parties assume, and hedge, their respective risks base ...
The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production
... planning for adaptation to climate change, there is a need to evaluate impacts of climate change on disease-induced losses in crop yields. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus, B. rapa, B. juncea, B. carinata, rapeseed, canola) is grown throughout the world as a source of oil and protein (for human/animal c ...
... planning for adaptation to climate change, there is a need to evaluate impacts of climate change on disease-induced losses in crop yields. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus, B. rapa, B. juncea, B. carinata, rapeseed, canola) is grown throughout the world as a source of oil and protein (for human/animal c ...
Climate change and labour: The need for a “just transition”
... for the international community to free up resources to help provide viable alternatives, notably through adaptation programs. Unfortunately, the evidence thus far on the adaptation programmes promoted under the aegis of the United Nations seems to suggest that workers’ concerns have been absent fro ...
... for the international community to free up resources to help provide viable alternatives, notably through adaptation programs. Unfortunately, the evidence thus far on the adaptation programmes promoted under the aegis of the United Nations seems to suggest that workers’ concerns have been absent fro ...
The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A
... The report also argues that Southeast Asia should play an active role in global mitigation efforts. Compared to developed countries, the region’s emissions on a per capita basis are relatively low. But they are considerably higher than the global average. In 2000, the region’s major sources of emiss ...
... The report also argues that Southeast Asia should play an active role in global mitigation efforts. Compared to developed countries, the region’s emissions on a per capita basis are relatively low. But they are considerably higher than the global average. In 2000, the region’s major sources of emiss ...
Exploring the Impact of Climate Change on Children in
... rising temperatures, changing patterns of precipitation and differences in the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Each of these changes will have a significantly direct, physical impact on children. Examples of direct, primary impacts may include injury suffered during unusually heavy rainfa ...
... rising temperatures, changing patterns of precipitation and differences in the frequency and intensity of extreme events. Each of these changes will have a significantly direct, physical impact on children. Examples of direct, primary impacts may include injury suffered during unusually heavy rainfa ...
Measuring Vulnerability - global change SysTem for Analysis
... Climate change scenarios: Generated by general circulation models (GCMs) or synthetic scenarios (+/10% precipitation, 30 cm sea level rise, etc.); The output of GCMs depend on assumptions about greenhouse gas emissions, feedbacks, etc. SRES scenarios represent emissions according to different develo ...
... Climate change scenarios: Generated by general circulation models (GCMs) or synthetic scenarios (+/10% precipitation, 30 cm sea level rise, etc.); The output of GCMs depend on assumptions about greenhouse gas emissions, feedbacks, etc. SRES scenarios represent emissions according to different develo ...
Climate Change Vulnerability Of Mountain
... including climate change. Under the influence of climate change, mountains are likely to experience wide ranging effects on the environment, natural resources including biodiversity, and socioeconomic conditions. Little is known in detail about the vulnerability of mountain ecosystems to climate cha ...
... including climate change. Under the influence of climate change, mountains are likely to experience wide ranging effects on the environment, natural resources including biodiversity, and socioeconomic conditions. Little is known in detail about the vulnerability of mountain ecosystems to climate cha ...
international conventions, agencies, agreements and programmes
... have a remit to consider the implications of their objectives and policies for this serious global problem. The objectives of some of these bodies focuses strongly on aspects of the environment, especially biodiversity (CBD), wildlife conservation (IUCN) and climate change (UNFCCC). The first of the ...
... have a remit to consider the implications of their objectives and policies for this serious global problem. The objectives of some of these bodies focuses strongly on aspects of the environment, especially biodiversity (CBD), wildlife conservation (IUCN) and climate change (UNFCCC). The first of the ...
How does CDP & the Climate Disclosure Standards Board drive change?
... “We are a group of companies and investors sharing a concern that financial markets do not yet take sufficient account of climate-related corporate performance, risks and opportunities relevant to future shareholder value because of a lack of comprehensive and comparable information in “mainstream” ...
... “We are a group of companies and investors sharing a concern that financial markets do not yet take sufficient account of climate-related corporate performance, risks and opportunities relevant to future shareholder value because of a lack of comprehensive and comparable information in “mainstream” ...