II. Analysis of the Provisions of the Convention Preamble The
... developed countries. It is however acknowledged that since per capita emissions in developing countries are still relatively low, their share of global emissions would grow keeping in view their social and development needs (para 3). Paragraph 4 recognises the role and importance of terrestrial and ...
... developed countries. It is however acknowledged that since per capita emissions in developing countries are still relatively low, their share of global emissions would grow keeping in view their social and development needs (para 3). Paragraph 4 recognises the role and importance of terrestrial and ...
Rapid climate change and no-analog vegetation in lowland Central
... sediment lithology indicated reduced lake levels during Greenland stadials and high lake levels during Greenland interstadials. These findings were consistent with southerly migration of the ITCZ during times of enhanced meltwater discharge from the Laurentide ice mass and sea ice cover in the North ...
... sediment lithology indicated reduced lake levels during Greenland stadials and high lake levels during Greenland interstadials. These findings were consistent with southerly migration of the ITCZ during times of enhanced meltwater discharge from the Laurentide ice mass and sea ice cover in the North ...
Climate change response strategies for agriculture: Challenges and opportunities for the 21st century
... States and Canada is taking place notably earlier in the season and resulting in major damage to forest resources. Similarly, in 2006, Northern Europe experienced the first ever incidence of bluetongue, a disease generally affecting sheep, goat and deer, in the tropics. More frequent climate extreme ...
... States and Canada is taking place notably earlier in the season and resulting in major damage to forest resources. Similarly, in 2006, Northern Europe experienced the first ever incidence of bluetongue, a disease generally affecting sheep, goat and deer, in the tropics. More frequent climate extreme ...
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... worldwide marine and freshwater species and habitats are at risk from human pressures, including overexploitation, pollution and habitat alteration (Hilborn et al., 2003; Allan et al., 2005; FAO, 2005). Destructive fishing practices, such as heavy bottom trawling gear, explosives and poisons, damage ...
... worldwide marine and freshwater species and habitats are at risk from human pressures, including overexploitation, pollution and habitat alteration (Hilborn et al., 2003; Allan et al., 2005; FAO, 2005). Destructive fishing practices, such as heavy bottom trawling gear, explosives and poisons, damage ...
national sweater day - WWF
... If all Canadians lowered their thermostats by just two degrees Celsius, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about four megatons — the same as shutting down one 600 megawatt coal-fired power station. That’s why we’re turning down the heat on February 2nd. Don’t forget your sweater! Heating m ...
... If all Canadians lowered their thermostats by just two degrees Celsius, it would reduce greenhouse gas emissions by about four megatons — the same as shutting down one 600 megawatt coal-fired power station. That’s why we’re turning down the heat on February 2nd. Don’t forget your sweater! Heating m ...
SDSM-a decision support tool for the assessment of regional
... General Circulation Models (GCMs) suggest that rising concentrations of greenhouse gases will have significant implications for climate at global and regional scales. Less certain is the extent to which meteorological processes at individual sites will be affected. So-called ‘downscaling’ techniques ...
... General Circulation Models (GCMs) suggest that rising concentrations of greenhouse gases will have significant implications for climate at global and regional scales. Less certain is the extent to which meteorological processes at individual sites will be affected. So-called ‘downscaling’ techniques ...
Kelman 2007 Vulnerability definitions
... The capacity of a system, community or society potentially exposed to hazards to adapt, by resisting or changing in order to reach and maintain an acceptable level of functioning and structure. This is determined by the degree to which the social system is capable of organizing itself to increase it ...
... The capacity of a system, community or society potentially exposed to hazards to adapt, by resisting or changing in order to reach and maintain an acceptable level of functioning and structure. This is determined by the degree to which the social system is capable of organizing itself to increase it ...
Climate Change in Pilot Point, Alaska
... Records from King Salmon’s weather station (80 miles North from Pilot Point) indicate that between 1949 and 2008, average annual temperatures increased by 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) with most warming occurring in winter (+8.1°F) and the least in the fall (+0.6°F)(Alaska Climate Research Center). L ...
... Records from King Salmon’s weather station (80 miles North from Pilot Point) indicate that between 1949 and 2008, average annual temperatures increased by 3.8 degrees Fahrenheit (°F) with most warming occurring in winter (+8.1°F) and the least in the fall (+0.6°F)(Alaska Climate Research Center). L ...
Assessing pricing assumptions for weather index insurance in a changing climate
... 1. To provide a mathematically optimal decision on the basis of the information provided to the BN. 2. To promote an improved understanding of the system, leaving the decision makers to reach their own conclusions on the basis of that knowledge. Given the size and nature of the uncertainties associa ...
... 1. To provide a mathematically optimal decision on the basis of the information provided to the BN. 2. To promote an improved understanding of the system, leaving the decision makers to reach their own conclusions on the basis of that knowledge. Given the size and nature of the uncertainties associa ...
Framework for Resilient Development in the Pacific
... Many actions contribute to eradicate poverty through building more resilient communities. These actions have been identified from relevant regional, national and subnational policies and plans, as well as from national and regional experiences and lessons learned. The actions represent a non-exhaust ...
... Many actions contribute to eradicate poverty through building more resilient communities. These actions have been identified from relevant regional, national and subnational policies and plans, as well as from national and regional experiences and lessons learned. The actions represent a non-exhaust ...
Monroe County Climate Action Plan
... constitute only a small percentage of national and global quantities, Monroe County, because of its unique vulnerabilities to sea-level rise and our international presence as a premier tourist destination, has an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on this global issue by implementing the critical ...
... constitute only a small percentage of national and global quantities, Monroe County, because of its unique vulnerabilities to sea-level rise and our international presence as a premier tourist destination, has an opportunity to demonstrate leadership on this global issue by implementing the critical ...
hhidalgo_4th_symp
... Detection of climate change is the process of identifying if an observed change is significantly different from what would be expected from natural internal climate variability (Hegerl et al. 2006). Attribution of anthropogenic climate change is the process of identifying if the observed change is: ...
... Detection of climate change is the process of identifying if an observed change is significantly different from what would be expected from natural internal climate variability (Hegerl et al. 2006). Attribution of anthropogenic climate change is the process of identifying if the observed change is: ...
Climate Change and Public Health: MALARIA
... the recent spike in carbon dioxide concentrations due to fossil fuel combustion, which is the driver of increased average global temperatures. Current atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are hovering just under 400 parts per million, which is higher than it has been in the last 800,000 years. The past ...
... the recent spike in carbon dioxide concentrations due to fossil fuel combustion, which is the driver of increased average global temperatures. Current atmospheric carbon dioxide levels are hovering just under 400 parts per million, which is higher than it has been in the last 800,000 years. The past ...
Examining Links Between Religion, Evolution Views, and Climate
... story?” The four potential responses ranged from “not at all likely” to “very likely.” The second item asked, “As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence do you have in? The scientific community.” Possible responses were “hardly any,” “some,” or “a great deal. ...
... story?” The four potential responses ranged from “not at all likely” to “very likely.” The second item asked, “As far as the people running these institutions are concerned, how much confidence do you have in? The scientific community.” Possible responses were “hardly any,” “some,” or “a great deal. ...
REVIEW SUMMARY Multiple Dimensions of Climate Change and
... Raquel A. Garcia,* Mar Cabeza, Carsten Rahbek, Miguel B. Araújo* Background: Changes in Earth’s climate over time can be measured in Outlook: Forecasting the long-term impacts of future climate changes many ways. The different metrics available represent alternative dimen- on biodiversity is challen ...
... Raquel A. Garcia,* Mar Cabeza, Carsten Rahbek, Miguel B. Araújo* Background: Changes in Earth’s climate over time can be measured in Outlook: Forecasting the long-term impacts of future climate changes many ways. The different metrics available represent alternative dimen- on biodiversity is challen ...
Ocean Acidification: modelled impacts from lower and higher trophic
... 2.3 Higher trophic levels A size-structured model was used to represent the higher trophic levels of the marine food web. This model (see Blanchard et al. 2009, for more details) incorporates the two main marine carbon pathways: via size-based predation (by pelagic or benthic predators) or via unstr ...
... 2.3 Higher trophic levels A size-structured model was used to represent the higher trophic levels of the marine food web. This model (see Blanchard et al. 2009, for more details) incorporates the two main marine carbon pathways: via size-based predation (by pelagic or benthic predators) or via unstr ...
assessing the climate change adaptability of buildings
... Buildings present a significant amount of opportunity for climate mitigation. Since they are long-lived assets, they also present great challenges for adaptation to projected as well as unexpected climate change impacts. These impacts will have consequences for building design and fabric, as well as ...
... Buildings present a significant amount of opportunity for climate mitigation. Since they are long-lived assets, they also present great challenges for adaptation to projected as well as unexpected climate change impacts. These impacts will have consequences for building design and fabric, as well as ...
Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory for all sectors of Sonoma
... Heat from the sun is trapped near the Earth’s surface by naturally occurring gases. This greenhouse effect stabilizes earth’s temperature at an average of approximately 60°F, making Earth habitable for humankind. The major greenhouse gas from human activity, carbon dioxide (CO2), is produced when ga ...
... Heat from the sun is trapped near the Earth’s surface by naturally occurring gases. This greenhouse effect stabilizes earth’s temperature at an average of approximately 60°F, making Earth habitable for humankind. The major greenhouse gas from human activity, carbon dioxide (CO2), is produced when ga ...
Global Warming Greenhouse effect Heat lost to
... amount of CO2 (1). For example, in about 1910, the global temperature was roughly -0.8 degrees (1) compared to the year 2000 when it reached almost 1 degree above the average (1). ...
... amount of CO2 (1). For example, in about 1910, the global temperature was roughly -0.8 degrees (1) compared to the year 2000 when it reached almost 1 degree above the average (1). ...
Africa`s climate opportunity: Adapting and thriving
... cereal crops across Africa. In Namibia, for example, climate impacts on agriculture could reduce annual GDP by between 1% and 6%. ...
... cereal crops across Africa. In Namibia, for example, climate impacts on agriculture could reduce annual GDP by between 1% and 6%. ...
Hayward2008 - Napa Watersheds
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
... the United States, Professor Esty reports, audiences often ask how it is that the United States scores so poorly. Americans, after all, are used to appearing at or near the very top of all international rankings of good things. In Europe, Professor Esty says, audiences wonder how it is possible that ...
climate change law: the emergence of a new legal discipline
... change that has marginalised (albeit not entirely silenced) climate change sceptics. For instance, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (‘IPCC’) — whose work is underpinned by the contributions of hundreds of scientists worldwide — released its Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report — Summar ...
... change that has marginalised (albeit not entirely silenced) climate change sceptics. For instance, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (‘IPCC’) — whose work is underpinned by the contributions of hundreds of scientists worldwide — released its Climate Change 2007: Synthesis Report — Summar ...
Modelling Vegetation and the Carbon Cycle as Interactive Elements
... To appear in the Proceedings of the RMS Millenium Conference ...
... To appear in the Proceedings of the RMS Millenium Conference ...
Tilburg University Climate change adaptation
... sustainable manner. Mitigation, according to the objective of the UNFCCC, is supposed to be successful so that ecosystems, food production, and the economy are more or less automatically kept as they were before. Fifteen years later, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sounded the ...
... sustainable manner. Mitigation, according to the objective of the UNFCCC, is supposed to be successful so that ecosystems, food production, and the economy are more or less automatically kept as they were before. Fifteen years later, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) sounded the ...
Present weather and Climate: evolving Conditions
... The trend in surface temperature during 1901–2010 was upward over all of the stations in the Southwest that have long-term climate records (Figure 5.1, upper panel). Average annual temperature increased 1.6°F (0.9°C) over the Southwest during 1901–2010, with a range of magnitudes from 1.4°F to 2.0°F ...
... The trend in surface temperature during 1901–2010 was upward over all of the stations in the Southwest that have long-term climate records (Figure 5.1, upper panel). Average annual temperature increased 1.6°F (0.9°C) over the Southwest during 1901–2010, with a range of magnitudes from 1.4°F to 2.0°F ...