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... al., 2005). Given the large soil organic carbon stocks in permafrost (Zimov et al., 2006a; Tarnocai et al., 2009), there is a major concern that these stocks get decomposed and subsequently released as CO2 and CH4 to the atmosphere (Dutta et al., 2006; McGuire et al., 2009). An increase in greenhous ...
... al., 2005). Given the large soil organic carbon stocks in permafrost (Zimov et al., 2006a; Tarnocai et al., 2009), there is a major concern that these stocks get decomposed and subsequently released as CO2 and CH4 to the atmosphere (Dutta et al., 2006; McGuire et al., 2009). An increase in greenhous ...
Institutionalizing delay
... that are opposed to the objectives of social movements. Counter-movements are “networks of individuals and organizations that share many of the same objects of concern as the social movements that they oppose. They make competing claims on the state on matters of policy and politics and vie for atte ...
... that are opposed to the objectives of social movements. Counter-movements are “networks of individuals and organizations that share many of the same objects of concern as the social movements that they oppose. They make competing claims on the state on matters of policy and politics and vie for atte ...
Read the Adaptation Strategy
... The Strategy is guided by nine principles. These principles include collaborating across all levels of government, working with non-government entities such as private landowners and other sectors like agriculture and energy, and engaging the public. It is also important to use the best available sc ...
... The Strategy is guided by nine principles. These principles include collaborating across all levels of government, working with non-government entities such as private landowners and other sectors like agriculture and energy, and engaging the public. It is also important to use the best available sc ...
Global Change Impacts on Australian Rangelands
... by 12% and substantially increase variability of stocking rates compared with the present thus having strongly negative impacts on farm income. These assessments do not explicitly take into account increased frequency of El Niño events - an increasing concern. It is important to also note that the l ...
... by 12% and substantially increase variability of stocking rates compared with the present thus having strongly negative impacts on farm income. These assessments do not explicitly take into account increased frequency of El Niño events - an increasing concern. It is important to also note that the l ...
Inland Flooding in Atlantic Canada
... The occurrence of floods is influenced by natural factors (weather, terrain, vegetation, soils) and some human activities. Inland flooding includes open-water floods from regional moderate-intensity rainfall and snowmelt, local floods from inadequate storm-water drainage or high water tables, flash ...
... The occurrence of floods is influenced by natural factors (weather, terrain, vegetation, soils) and some human activities. Inland flooding includes open-water floods from regional moderate-intensity rainfall and snowmelt, local floods from inadequate storm-water drainage or high water tables, flash ...
Integrated assessment of global water scarcity over the 21st
... underlying assumptions that can replicate a particular emission scenario but induce vastly or somewhat different water demand projections. Future global water use estimates are generally driven by socioeconomic and technological change assumptions that reflect the storyline of the emission scenario ...
... underlying assumptions that can replicate a particular emission scenario but induce vastly or somewhat different water demand projections. Future global water use estimates are generally driven by socioeconomic and technological change assumptions that reflect the storyline of the emission scenario ...
Adaptive capacity deficits and adaptive capacity of economic
... (2005) consider these factors in the context of forest-based communities and forestry actors in Canada. Underestimation of risk may result insufficient adaptation and underinvestment in adaptive capacity causing individuals and communities to be relatively more vulnerable. Processes of adaptation and ...
... (2005) consider these factors in the context of forest-based communities and forestry actors in Canada. Underestimation of risk may result insufficient adaptation and underinvestment in adaptive capacity causing individuals and communities to be relatively more vulnerable. Processes of adaptation and ...
Key players` perspective on climate change in the Mediterranean
... It confirms the target of keeping the rise in temperature below 2°C. The agreement even establishes, for the first time, that we should be aiming for a maximum 1.5°C increase to safeguard island nations, which are most threatened by the rise in sea levels. It provides for the strengthening of adapti ...
... It confirms the target of keeping the rise in temperature below 2°C. The agreement even establishes, for the first time, that we should be aiming for a maximum 1.5°C increase to safeguard island nations, which are most threatened by the rise in sea levels. It provides for the strengthening of adapti ...
The Effects of Global Change upon United States Air Quality
... modeling applications can be found inis detailed by Leung et al. (2006). In this experiment, ...
... modeling applications can be found inis detailed by Leung et al. (2006). In this experiment, ...
Great Plains mega-region (Chapter 7) of the Foundation document
... The Rio Grande River is life itself to cities,industries,wildlife,and rare vegetation on both sides of the USMexico border. However, environmental stresses and socioeconomic changes are overwhelming the urban infrastructure in this area of the Southern Great Plains. The Rio Grande supplies water to ...
... The Rio Grande River is life itself to cities,industries,wildlife,and rare vegetation on both sides of the USMexico border. However, environmental stresses and socioeconomic changes are overwhelming the urban infrastructure in this area of the Southern Great Plains. The Rio Grande supplies water to ...
Future changes in Mekong River hydrology
... (GCMs) that were found to perform well in the Mekong region. For the simulation of reservoir operation, we used an optimisation approach to estimate the operation of multiple reservoirs, including both existing and planned hydropower reservoirs. For the hydrological assessment, we used a distributed ...
... (GCMs) that were found to perform well in the Mekong region. For the simulation of reservoir operation, we used an optimisation approach to estimate the operation of multiple reservoirs, including both existing and planned hydropower reservoirs. For the hydrological assessment, we used a distributed ...
The impact of climate change on the UK
... provision of insurance cover has more of the nature of a public good. This is the case with the Flood Re proposals in the UK. 1.16 Second, in determining a firm’s regulatory capital requirement, the level of diversification benefit allowed rests on important assumptions about the correlation of diff ...
... provision of insurance cover has more of the nature of a public good. This is the case with the Flood Re proposals in the UK. 1.16 Second, in determining a firm’s regulatory capital requirement, the level of diversification benefit allowed rests on important assumptions about the correlation of diff ...
Has the grand idea of geoengineering as Plan B
... Data and analysis: Discourse in the media debate in 2014 and 2015 Buck (2012) analysed major newspapers in English and found that, until mid-2010, mass media debate on geoengineering was dominated by natural scientists and engineers, who were cited in 70% of articles, and that only five scientists, ...
... Data and analysis: Discourse in the media debate in 2014 and 2015 Buck (2012) analysed major newspapers in English and found that, until mid-2010, mass media debate on geoengineering was dominated by natural scientists and engineers, who were cited in 70% of articles, and that only five scientists, ...
THE PRINCIPLE OF COMMON BUT DIFFERENTIATED
... main focus of this study is dominated by provisions on CBDR. It begins by referring to climate change as “a common concern of humankind.21 The preamble in no uncertain terms calls for cooperation by all countries in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities. The commitments un ...
... main focus of this study is dominated by provisions on CBDR. It begins by referring to climate change as “a common concern of humankind.21 The preamble in no uncertain terms calls for cooperation by all countries in accordance with their common but differentiated responsibilities. The commitments un ...
What are the next steps? - Environmental Law Institute
... means moving forward. Mexico’s future greenhouse gas emissions and capacities to adapt to and cope with the impacts of climate change are dependent on the further development of a legal framework around climate change. With this in mind, this publication seeks to answer the following questions: What ...
... means moving forward. Mexico’s future greenhouse gas emissions and capacities to adapt to and cope with the impacts of climate change are dependent on the further development of a legal framework around climate change. With this in mind, this publication seeks to answer the following questions: What ...
Primer on Short-Lived Climate Pollutants
... • Saving millions of lives a year and significantly reducing other illnesses. • Improving food security. • Expanding access to sustainable energy for the billions who depend on traditional fuels for cooking and heating. • Protecting infrastructure and providing low-lying states at risk from sea- ...
... • Saving millions of lives a year and significantly reducing other illnesses. • Improving food security. • Expanding access to sustainable energy for the billions who depend on traditional fuels for cooking and heating. • Protecting infrastructure and providing low-lying states at risk from sea- ...
9 IEAGHG Information Paper 2014-19: Report on London Convention meeting LC-36... Very slow progress on Export of CO
... IEAGHG runs several Research Networks relevant to CCS and the marine environment. There has recently been a combined meeting of the Monitoring Network and the Modelling Research Network hosted by WVU in Morgantown, USA. There was a dedicated session on ‘Offshore Monitoring’. Of note were the advance ...
... IEAGHG runs several Research Networks relevant to CCS and the marine environment. There has recently been a combined meeting of the Monitoring Network and the Modelling Research Network hosted by WVU in Morgantown, USA. There was a dedicated session on ‘Offshore Monitoring’. Of note were the advance ...
A Summary of the Effects of Climate Change on
... Climate change will alter Ontario’s aquatic ecosystems as a result of increases in air and water temperature, decreases in ice and snow cover, and changes in the timing and amount of precipitation. These changes will affect the hydrological cycle by altering the flow of water and water chemistry. Th ...
... Climate change will alter Ontario’s aquatic ecosystems as a result of increases in air and water temperature, decreases in ice and snow cover, and changes in the timing and amount of precipitation. These changes will affect the hydrological cycle by altering the flow of water and water chemistry. Th ...
Climate Proofing: A Risk-based Approach to Adaptation
... risks to a development project, or any other specified ...
... risks to a development project, or any other specified ...
Report
... which in turn have resulted in a significant increase in the emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane. The accumulation of these gases in the atmosphere has altered the Earth’s climate system, with long-term and potentially serious implications. As stated by the Intergovernme ...
... which in turn have resulted in a significant increase in the emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide and methane. The accumulation of these gases in the atmosphere has altered the Earth’s climate system, with long-term and potentially serious implications. As stated by the Intergovernme ...
Terminal Evaluation - Evaluation Resource Center
... As far as relevance is concerned, the project is perfectly in line with the regional, national and local application of policy considerations outlined in the UNFCCC and the CBD, as well as key elements of SPA. The project attempted to reconcile the use of a participatory and inclusive approach to de ...
... As far as relevance is concerned, the project is perfectly in line with the regional, national and local application of policy considerations outlined in the UNFCCC and the CBD, as well as key elements of SPA. The project attempted to reconcile the use of a participatory and inclusive approach to de ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo Basin
... In summary the climate change assessment for the greater Congo basin did reveal that projected rainfall changes are unlikely to lead to a general water shortage in the region, however some prolonged and more frequent dry periods might become more likely in the future. This finding is independent of ...
... In summary the climate change assessment for the greater Congo basin did reveal that projected rainfall changes are unlikely to lead to a general water shortage in the region, however some prolonged and more frequent dry periods might become more likely in the future. This finding is independent of ...
POTENTIAL MARKET BARRIERS FOR VOLUNTARY CLIMATE CHANGE
... impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for all citizens – private and public. The South African private sector is under enormous pres ...
... impacts of climate change. The need for a transition to more sustainable consumption and production patterns is undeniable, and sustainable economic growth must be placed at the heart of future development for all citizens – private and public. The South African private sector is under enormous pres ...
Defining the climate adaptation-migration nexus: what role for
... links between mobility and environmental degradation linked to climate change is still inadequate. The relatively high levels of uncertainty on the locally-specific impacts of climate change, combined with limited data on migration, especially internal and temporary movements, make it difficult if n ...
... links between mobility and environmental degradation linked to climate change is still inadequate. The relatively high levels of uncertainty on the locally-specific impacts of climate change, combined with limited data on migration, especially internal and temporary movements, make it difficult if n ...
Potential Effects of Climate Change on Crop Pollination
... Currently, farmers manage only 11 of the 20 000 to 30 000 bee species worldwide (Parker et al. 1987), with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) being by far the most important species. Depending on only a few pollinator species belonging to the Apis genus has been shown to be risky. Apis-specific ...
... Currently, farmers manage only 11 of the 20 000 to 30 000 bee species worldwide (Parker et al. 1987), with the European honey bee (Apis mellifera) being by far the most important species. Depending on only a few pollinator species belonging to the Apis genus has been shown to be risky. Apis-specific ...