Professor Andrew Sentance, Warwick Business School
... School and across the University to develop a multi-disciplinary programme of research investigating the economic, social and technological challenges arising from the transition to a Low Carbon Society. He is also an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England, app ...
... School and across the University to develop a multi-disciplinary programme of research investigating the economic, social and technological challenges arising from the transition to a Low Carbon Society. He is also an external member of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England, app ...
Salaru_draft_ENG_rev
... On WSS: • First phase: developing a National Financing Strategy for Urban and Rural WSS in Moldova. • The second phase (2009-2010) was devoted to developing a mid-term Action and Investment plan • The ongoing 3rd phase: developing an adaptation strategy for WSS to make it more resilient to climate c ...
... On WSS: • First phase: developing a National Financing Strategy for Urban and Rural WSS in Moldova. • The second phase (2009-2010) was devoted to developing a mid-term Action and Investment plan • The ongoing 3rd phase: developing an adaptation strategy for WSS to make it more resilient to climate c ...
climate change and adaptation in targeted mountainous sub
... Economic growth is expected to bring a massive growth in infrastructure and transportation needs • high vulnerability to climate change; • high pressure on land usage; • high fragmentation of landscapes; ...
... Economic growth is expected to bring a massive growth in infrastructure and transportation needs • high vulnerability to climate change; • high pressure on land usage; • high fragmentation of landscapes; ...
Adaptation to climate change: key concepts
... Autonomous adaptation is the use of current knowledge and techniques already available to respond to changes in climate that are already occurring. Planned adaptation is the increase in the adaptive capacity through the mobilization of institutions and implementation of policies with the aim to crea ...
... Autonomous adaptation is the use of current knowledge and techniques already available to respond to changes in climate that are already occurring. Planned adaptation is the increase in the adaptive capacity through the mobilization of institutions and implementation of policies with the aim to crea ...
Press Release - NGO Resource Centre
... same time, the health of tens of millions of residents of some of Asia’s delta megacities, such as Calcutta and Manila, could be threatened by river and coastal flooding. Other populations considered at risk from rising sea levels and extreme weather are those living in low-lying Pacific islands. ...
... same time, the health of tens of millions of residents of some of Asia’s delta megacities, such as Calcutta and Manila, could be threatened by river and coastal flooding. Other populations considered at risk from rising sea levels and extreme weather are those living in low-lying Pacific islands. ...
- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR)
... Example of CORDEX multi-model data available for Africa. From Top to bottom and left to right: GPCP mean July-August-September precipitation for 1998-2008 and differences compared to GPCP in the other gridded observations, and the individual RCMs with their ...
... Example of CORDEX multi-model data available for Africa. From Top to bottom and left to right: GPCP mean July-August-September precipitation for 1998-2008 and differences compared to GPCP in the other gridded observations, and the individual RCMs with their ...
ENVI 30 Environmental Issues
... Most prevalent vector-borne disease (1-2 million cases/year) Transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes Warming could lead to ...
... Most prevalent vector-borne disease (1-2 million cases/year) Transmitted by Anopheles mosquitoes Warming could lead to ...
UNFCCC ADP Bonn 10_19_2015 - Alliance of Small Island States
... pathways'that'are'capable'of'delivering'a'limitation'of'temperature'increases'consistent' with'this'strengthened'below'1.5'degree'goal.' Third,'the'agreement'must'demand'ambitious'performance'from'Parties'through' internationally'legally'binding,'quantified'mitigation'commitments'that'increase'globa ...
... pathways'that'are'capable'of'delivering'a'limitation'of'temperature'increases'consistent' with'this'strengthened'below'1.5'degree'goal.' Third,'the'agreement'must'demand'ambitious'performance'from'Parties'through' internationally'legally'binding,'quantified'mitigation'commitments'that'increase'globa ...
PPT
... The American Petroleum Institute hosts a meeting and a plan is drafted. An effort is launched to downplay the dangers of global climate change and the contribution of human activity including burning of fossil fuels. The project is funded by Exxon and other corporations. The effort does not get ...
... The American Petroleum Institute hosts a meeting and a plan is drafted. An effort is launched to downplay the dangers of global climate change and the contribution of human activity including burning of fossil fuels. The project is funded by Exxon and other corporations. The effort does not get ...
Rio Conventions Pavilion @ UNFCC COP17 Draft Program
... Practical design and implementation of joint ecosystem and community based adaptation strategies at sub-national levels in Least Developed Countries and Small Island States Theme: Oceans Day (Separate Venue) Raise awareness of the central role of oceans in global climate processes, and the fact that ...
... Practical design and implementation of joint ecosystem and community based adaptation strategies at sub-national levels in Least Developed Countries and Small Island States Theme: Oceans Day (Separate Venue) Raise awareness of the central role of oceans in global climate processes, and the fact that ...
NGSS Earth Science Weather and Climate Unit
... falling on the earth. These phenomena cause a cycle of ice ages and other gradual climate changes. (secondary to HS-ESS2-4) The geological record shows that changes to global and regional climate can be caused by interactions among changes in the sun’s energy output or Earth’s orbit, tectonic events ...
... falling on the earth. These phenomena cause a cycle of ice ages and other gradual climate changes. (secondary to HS-ESS2-4) The geological record shows that changes to global and regional climate can be caused by interactions among changes in the sun’s energy output or Earth’s orbit, tectonic events ...
There are three essential foci that must shape our thinking as we
... uncertainties, reduce them if possible while acknowledging that this may not in fact be possible, quantify them if that can be done, but most importantly we must develop decision making tools and strategies that allow us to make rational choices about what should be done in the face of the uncertai ...
... uncertainties, reduce them if possible while acknowledging that this may not in fact be possible, quantify them if that can be done, but most importantly we must develop decision making tools and strategies that allow us to make rational choices about what should be done in the face of the uncertai ...
agriculture is both a victim and a contributor to climate change
... and thus contributes significantly to anthropogenic climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that agriculture contributes 14% of global GHG emissions, whilst the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sectors contributes an estimated 17%.6 Emissions of ...
... and thus contributes significantly to anthropogenic climate change. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimates that agriculture contributes 14% of global GHG emissions, whilst the land use, land-use change and forestry (LULUCF) sectors contributes an estimated 17%.6 Emissions of ...
31st Session of the Human Rights Council PANEL DISCUSSION ON
... UCLA, Institute for Environment and Sustainability Chair of IUNS task force on climate and nutrition Members of the Human Rights Council, excellences, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be with you today and I want to congratulate you for the organization of this panel discussion on clim ...
... UCLA, Institute for Environment and Sustainability Chair of IUNS task force on climate and nutrition Members of the Human Rights Council, excellences, ladies and gentlemen, It is a real pleasure to be with you today and I want to congratulate you for the organization of this panel discussion on clim ...
Climate Change History
... reduce their overall emissions of six greenhouse gases, by at least 5% below 1990 levels, between 2008 and 2012 (the first commitment period), specific targets varying from country to country. ...
... reduce their overall emissions of six greenhouse gases, by at least 5% below 1990 levels, between 2008 and 2012 (the first commitment period), specific targets varying from country to country. ...
Climate Change and Intergenerational Justice
... The Date of Technological Transition “Climate change policy is energy policy” The date of technological transition is the year in human history in which the accumulated totals of GHGs ceases to grow. “Achieving technological transition will require utilizing current sustainable systems, phasing out ...
... The Date of Technological Transition “Climate change policy is energy policy” The date of technological transition is the year in human history in which the accumulated totals of GHGs ceases to grow. “Achieving technological transition will require utilizing current sustainable systems, phasing out ...
advanced population ecology
... learn how to read scientific literature critically and how to identify both the limits of a study and the general principles that we can draw from it. Reading scientific literature requires understanding the basics of the methodology, putting effort into thinking about the research and the results, ...
... learn how to read scientific literature critically and how to identify both the limits of a study and the general principles that we can draw from it. Reading scientific literature requires understanding the basics of the methodology, putting effort into thinking about the research and the results, ...
Data from IPCC AR4 WG1 2007
... Forests and adaptation “…more extensive adaptation than is currently occurring is required to reduce vulnerability to future climate change. There are barriers, limits and costs, but these are not fully understood.” (IPCC AR4 WG2 2007) Opportunities? Technological (e.g. assisted migrations, incre ...
... Forests and adaptation “…more extensive adaptation than is currently occurring is required to reduce vulnerability to future climate change. There are barriers, limits and costs, but these are not fully understood.” (IPCC AR4 WG2 2007) Opportunities? Technological (e.g. assisted migrations, incre ...
Climate Sustainability: The Road from Rio to Copenhagen
... establish a binding Treaty. However, this is just one step in a series of steps and actions to reduce national and global carbon emissions. We each have a leadership role to play in these steps forward. This is part of our journey to sustainability. ...
... establish a binding Treaty. However, this is just one step in a series of steps and actions to reduce national and global carbon emissions. We each have a leadership role to play in these steps forward. This is part of our journey to sustainability. ...
EPA Presentation 21 May
... • Climate change is real and poses a global and local threat for social, cultural and economic development and it will radically change Ireland’s environment and economy • Global actions are need to address the drivers of climate change and Ireland has to play its part • A transition to a low carbon ...
... • Climate change is real and poses a global and local threat for social, cultural and economic development and it will radically change Ireland’s environment and economy • Global actions are need to address the drivers of climate change and Ireland has to play its part • A transition to a low carbon ...
Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate
... Invest in clean energy and climate-resilient infrastructure by: – Transforming the market for energy efficiency and leading way to “net zero” buildings; – Supporting strong federal policy on greenhouse gas ...
... Invest in clean energy and climate-resilient infrastructure by: – Transforming the market for energy efficiency and leading way to “net zero” buildings; – Supporting strong federal policy on greenhouse gas ...
The Ethical Problem of Climate Change
... 3. Therefore, one should urgently act to stop climate change. 4. But climate change is caused by the release of excessive greenhouse gas emissions into the earth’s atmosphere. ...
... 3. Therefore, one should urgently act to stop climate change. 4. But climate change is caused by the release of excessive greenhouse gas emissions into the earth’s atmosphere. ...
Changing the climate change conversation in the food system
... • The problem’s so big your actions don’t matter • Be afraid / worried / depressed / angry • You must change the way you live. Now. or: • There are many practical ways to address the problem, and these have multiple benefits. ...
... • The problem’s so big your actions don’t matter • Be afraid / worried / depressed / angry • You must change the way you live. Now. or: • There are many practical ways to address the problem, and these have multiple benefits. ...
Climate Change and Sustainable Cities
... Hurricane Katrina was estimated to cost the United States over $100 billion . New Orleans is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Katrina, and will in the future lose significant parts of the city from sea level rises should climate change continue on its current path. In Lagos, Nigeria, unmi ...
... Hurricane Katrina was estimated to cost the United States over $100 billion . New Orleans is still dealing with the effects of Hurricane Katrina, and will in the future lose significant parts of the city from sea level rises should climate change continue on its current path. In Lagos, Nigeria, unmi ...