Climate Change Law in Latin America
... Change Conference in Copenhagen. The Law includes a voluntary national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to business as usual by 2020. The National Policy on Climate Change Law,9 and its regulatory Decree,10 provide a leading example of climate change law in Latin America given that ...
... Change Conference in Copenhagen. The Law includes a voluntary national target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions compared to business as usual by 2020. The National Policy on Climate Change Law,9 and its regulatory Decree,10 provide a leading example of climate change law in Latin America given that ...
CSA Sourcebook Module 13: Mainstreaming CSA into national policies and programmes
... Agriculture is an essential driver of economic growth, particularly in rural areas and least developed countries. At the national level, boosting agricultural production stimulates overall economic growth and development, particularly in countries with high economic dependence on agriculture (FAO, 2 ...
... Agriculture is an essential driver of economic growth, particularly in rural areas and least developed countries. At the national level, boosting agricultural production stimulates overall economic growth and development, particularly in countries with high economic dependence on agriculture (FAO, 2 ...
Historical Overview of Climate Change Science
... effect similar to that of the greenhouse gases; however, this effect is offset by their reflectivity, such that on average, clouds tend to have a cooling effect on climate (although locally one can feel the warming effect: cloudy nights tend to remain warmer than clear nights because the clouds radi ...
... effect similar to that of the greenhouse gases; however, this effect is offset by their reflectivity, such that on average, clouds tend to have a cooling effect on climate (although locally one can feel the warming effect: cloudy nights tend to remain warmer than clear nights because the clouds radi ...
Climate Change: An Overview and its Impact on the Living Lakes
... change worldwide (i.e., the SRES A2 scenario); large-scale mitigatio n of climate change is possible, although by no means assured; even under the most optimistic climate change mitigation scenario (e.g. the SRES B1 scenario), a substantial amount of climate change will still occur and needs to be p ...
... change worldwide (i.e., the SRES A2 scenario); large-scale mitigatio n of climate change is possible, although by no means assured; even under the most optimistic climate change mitigation scenario (e.g. the SRES B1 scenario), a substantial amount of climate change will still occur and needs to be p ...
publication - International Energy Agency
... In 2014, global CO2 emissions reached 32.4 GtCO2, an increase of 0.8% over 2013 levels 7. This was much lower growth than in 2013 (1.7%), and far below the average annual growth rate since 2000 (2.4%). In absolute terms, the emissions growth in 2014 (0.25 GtCO2) was one of the smallest observed sinc ...
... In 2014, global CO2 emissions reached 32.4 GtCO2, an increase of 0.8% over 2013 levels 7. This was much lower growth than in 2013 (1.7%), and far below the average annual growth rate since 2000 (2.4%). In absolute terms, the emissions growth in 2014 (0.25 GtCO2) was one of the smallest observed sinc ...
WHAT IS WRONG WITH STERN? Peter Lilley MP The Global Warming Policy Foundation
... pear. Stern compares the cost of limiting the amount of global warming with the benefit of eliminating it entirely.8 The benefit of preventing it entirely would, on his figures, be at least 5% of GDP – but to do so would require not just stopping all further carbon emissions but removing all those a ...
... pear. Stern compares the cost of limiting the amount of global warming with the benefit of eliminating it entirely.8 The benefit of preventing it entirely would, on his figures, be at least 5% of GDP – but to do so would require not just stopping all further carbon emissions but removing all those a ...
Paleoclimate Implications for Human-Made
... than by a linear trend. Satellite gravity data, though too brief to be conclusive, are consistent with a doubling time of 10 years or less, implying the possibility of multi-meter sea level rise this century. Observed accelerating ice sheet mass loss supports our conclusion that Earth's temperature ...
... than by a linear trend. Satellite gravity data, though too brief to be conclusive, are consistent with a doubling time of 10 years or less, implying the possibility of multi-meter sea level rise this century. Observed accelerating ice sheet mass loss supports our conclusion that Earth's temperature ...
Understanding Farmers` Perceptions and Adaptations to
... adaptation, vulnerability can largely be reduced (Easterling et al. 1993; Rosenzweig and Parry 1994; Smith 1996; Mendelsohn 1998; Reilly and Schimmelpfennig 1999; Smit and Skinner, 2002). The degree to which an agricultural system is affected by climate change depends on its adaptive capacity. Indee ...
... adaptation, vulnerability can largely be reduced (Easterling et al. 1993; Rosenzweig and Parry 1994; Smith 1996; Mendelsohn 1998; Reilly and Schimmelpfennig 1999; Smit and Skinner, 2002). The degree to which an agricultural system is affected by climate change depends on its adaptive capacity. Indee ...
Climate Change: The Threat to Species
... In 2006 the European Commission warned that “while important progress has been made and there are first signs of slowing rates of loss, the pace and extent of implementation has been insufficient. Much of our biodiversity remains greatly impoverished and continues to decline”. Recently, Stavros Dima ...
... In 2006 the European Commission warned that “while important progress has been made and there are first signs of slowing rates of loss, the pace and extent of implementation has been insufficient. Much of our biodiversity remains greatly impoverished and continues to decline”. Recently, Stavros Dima ...
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... Obvious econometric issues in this study involve the existence of heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, and specification issues of variable inclusion or exclusion. The Net Revenue equation is weighted by net cropped area, to adjust for heteroscedasticity. Standard errors have been estimated by Whi ...
... Obvious econometric issues in this study involve the existence of heteroscedasticity, multicollinearity, and specification issues of variable inclusion or exclusion. The Net Revenue equation is weighted by net cropped area, to adjust for heteroscedasticity. Standard errors have been estimated by Whi ...
Climate - Net Texts
... The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the low pressure area near the equator in the boundary between the two Hadley Cells. The air rises so that it cools and condenses to create clouds and rain (Figure 1.3). Climate along the ITCZ is therefore warm and wet. Early mariners called this region t ...
... The Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ) is the low pressure area near the equator in the boundary between the two Hadley Cells. The air rises so that it cools and condenses to create clouds and rain (Figure 1.3). Climate along the ITCZ is therefore warm and wet. Early mariners called this region t ...
on Clean Growth and Climate Change
... The Pan-Canadian Framework is both a commitment to the world that Canada will do its part on climate change, and a plan to meet the needs of Canadians. We have built on the momentum of the Paris Agreement by developing a concrete plan which, when implemented, will allow us to achieve Canada's intern ...
... The Pan-Canadian Framework is both a commitment to the world that Canada will do its part on climate change, and a plan to meet the needs of Canadians. We have built on the momentum of the Paris Agreement by developing a concrete plan which, when implemented, will allow us to achieve Canada's intern ...
Psychological barriers and climate change action
... In spite of the increased public awareness, knowledge, and concern we still have not seen widespread action on behalf of individuals either in their role as consumers or in the role as citizens. The discussion addresses possible reasons for this inaction on behalf of the public tracing the role of i ...
... In spite of the increased public awareness, knowledge, and concern we still have not seen widespread action on behalf of individuals either in their role as consumers or in the role as citizens. The discussion addresses possible reasons for this inaction on behalf of the public tracing the role of i ...
Pan-Canadian Framework on Clean Growth and Climate Change
... The Pan-Canadian Framework is both a commitment to the world that Canada will do its part on climate change, and a plan to meet the needs of Canadians. We have built on the momentum of the Paris Agreement by developing a concrete plan which, when implemented, will allow us to achieve Canada's intern ...
... The Pan-Canadian Framework is both a commitment to the world that Canada will do its part on climate change, and a plan to meet the needs of Canadians. We have built on the momentum of the Paris Agreement by developing a concrete plan which, when implemented, will allow us to achieve Canada's intern ...
How the Great Barrier Reef and its industries can adapt to climate
... the scenarios as ‘ideal adaptation’ actions. We developed these scenarios as tools to help focus public and industry discussion on potential GBR futures, under different levels of risk. They can be used for many other purposes, from planning a business to developing new industries. Feel free to use, ...
... the scenarios as ‘ideal adaptation’ actions. We developed these scenarios as tools to help focus public and industry discussion on potential GBR futures, under different levels of risk. They can be used for many other purposes, from planning a business to developing new industries. Feel free to use, ...
Media Attention for Climate Change around the World: Data
... and methods, their results are difficult to compare.1 Comparative research, in turn, is missing, albeit it has been described as particularly necessary in climate change communication (Anderson, 2009: 176f). After all, the phenomenon itself affects practically all c ...
... and methods, their results are difficult to compare.1 Comparative research, in turn, is missing, albeit it has been described as particularly necessary in climate change communication (Anderson, 2009: 176f). After all, the phenomenon itself affects practically all c ...
3. The role of Sustainable Land Management in Sub
... These changes are predicted to reduce the area of land suitable for rainfed agriculture by 6% (averaged across several projections), and reduce total agricultural GDP in Africa by 2 to 9%. Agricultural losses are expected to be as much as 50% in southern Africa during drought years. These problems c ...
... These changes are predicted to reduce the area of land suitable for rainfed agriculture by 6% (averaged across several projections), and reduce total agricultural GDP in Africa by 2 to 9%. Agricultural losses are expected to be as much as 50% in southern Africa during drought years. These problems c ...
Climate Change Report for Gulf of the Farallones and
... Sea Level Rise: Intertidal organisms will respond to sea level rise by shifting their distributions to keep pace with rising sea level. It has been suggested that all but the slowest growing organisms will be able to keep pace with rising sea level (Harley et al. 2006) but few studies have thoroughl ...
... Sea Level Rise: Intertidal organisms will respond to sea level rise by shifting their distributions to keep pace with rising sea level. It has been suggested that all but the slowest growing organisms will be able to keep pace with rising sea level (Harley et al. 2006) but few studies have thoroughl ...
Research paper: Improving Communication of Uncertainty in the
... numerical values associated with them). Verbal terms can minimize problems associated with misinterpretation of numerical probabilities (e.g., Budescu & Wallsten, 1995; Fox & Irwin, 1998; Lipkus, 2007). Because verbal probability descriptors are vague and elastic, they are consistent with wide range ...
... numerical values associated with them). Verbal terms can minimize problems associated with misinterpretation of numerical probabilities (e.g., Budescu & Wallsten, 1995; Fox & Irwin, 1998; Lipkus, 2007). Because verbal probability descriptors are vague and elastic, they are consistent with wide range ...
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... (IPCC, 2014). Under this view, local or farm-level type adaptation must be considered within the broader social context in which farmers make decisions and take actions (Feola et al., 2014). It has become familiar in the literature to classify adaptation either as planned (through policies, public i ...
... (IPCC, 2014). Under this view, local or farm-level type adaptation must be considered within the broader social context in which farmers make decisions and take actions (Feola et al., 2014). It has become familiar in the literature to classify adaptation either as planned (through policies, public i ...
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... will make uncertainty more transparent, help to identify robust results across modeling assumptions and parameterizations, and enable learning from the differences. Early theoretical investigations resulted in a rather pessimistic assessment of the scope of self-enforcing agreements to cope with int ...
... will make uncertainty more transparent, help to identify robust results across modeling assumptions and parameterizations, and enable learning from the differences. Early theoretical investigations resulted in a rather pessimistic assessment of the scope of self-enforcing agreements to cope with int ...
Coastal Areas and Marine Resources (Chapter 16) of the
... Coast (Figure 3). The Canadian model projects a significantly greater estimate of 20 to 24 inches (51 cm to 61 cm) along parts of the US coast (Figure 3). These results are very similar to those found by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 1996),which estimated that sea levels would ...
... Coast (Figure 3). The Canadian model projects a significantly greater estimate of 20 to 24 inches (51 cm to 61 cm) along parts of the US coast (Figure 3). These results are very similar to those found by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC, 1996),which estimated that sea levels would ...
On Applying the Test of a False Prophet to the
... earth experience longer melting seasons which lead to rising sea levels. These events spark social changes as large populations of humans are forced to relocate and either ...
... earth experience longer melting seasons which lead to rising sea levels. These events spark social changes as large populations of humans are forced to relocate and either ...
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... holder farm households. They account for about 95 percent of the national agricultural output, of which about 75 percent is consumed at the household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economy and reliance on rain-fed agriculture, Ethiopia’s development prospects have been thus associated ...
... holder farm households. They account for about 95 percent of the national agricultural output, of which about 75 percent is consumed at the household level (World Bank 2006). With low diversified economy and reliance on rain-fed agriculture, Ethiopia’s development prospects have been thus associated ...
Competing roles of rising CO2 and climate change
... to net annual carbon balance. Land use and management is especially important. Several studies have shown a negative impact of agriculture on terrestrial carbon storage. Simulations by Bondeau et al. (2007) predict that globally agriculture has decreased vegetation carbon storage by 24% and soil car ...
... to net annual carbon balance. Land use and management is especially important. Several studies have shown a negative impact of agriculture on terrestrial carbon storage. Simulations by Bondeau et al. (2007) predict that globally agriculture has decreased vegetation carbon storage by 24% and soil car ...