The Potential Impact of Climate Change on Insurance Regulation
... people’s lives and property through damage prevention.” When addressing climate change, the term “mitigation” would also include actions to bring about emissions reductions. Coordinating measures that reduce vulnerabilities and stabilize climate changes are principles that can guide public policy, p ...
... people’s lives and property through damage prevention.” When addressing climate change, the term “mitigation” would also include actions to bring about emissions reductions. Coordinating measures that reduce vulnerabilities and stabilize climate changes are principles that can guide public policy, p ...
Climate Resilient Development - EDA
... over the past century . The 1901 to 2007 period has seen a significant warming trend of 0.51ºC per 100 years in India's annual mean temperature. During the same period, India's maximum and minimum temperature increased at a rate of 0.71ºC and 0.27ºC per 100 years respectively. In rural areas of Indi ...
... over the past century . The 1901 to 2007 period has seen a significant warming trend of 0.51ºC per 100 years in India's annual mean temperature. During the same period, India's maximum and minimum temperature increased at a rate of 0.71ºC and 0.27ºC per 100 years respectively. In rural areas of Indi ...
Climate refugees in the 21st century
... around the globe millions of people are being forced to move or flee due to natural hazards in their environments and many of these risks relate to extreme weather situations. Climate change is making matters worse by increasing the intensity and frequency of important drivers of displacement such a ...
... around the globe millions of people are being forced to move or flee due to natural hazards in their environments and many of these risks relate to extreme weather situations. Climate change is making matters worse by increasing the intensity and frequency of important drivers of displacement such a ...
Donner Webbe Kiribati KAP 2013
... adaptation to climate change. At recent meetings of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the developed world agreed to rapidly increase international assistance to help the developing world respond to the impacts of climate change. In this paper, we examine the d ...
... adaptation to climate change. At recent meetings of the parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, the developed world agreed to rapidly increase international assistance to help the developing world respond to the impacts of climate change. In this paper, we examine the d ...
Pre-Workshop scoping document
... The Foresight ‘Future Flooding’ report of 2004 (Evans et al. 2004a and b) in the UK is an example of scientific research being used to inform policy and decision making at a national and regional level. The approach and methodologies developed and applied in the project have elicited interest abroad ...
... The Foresight ‘Future Flooding’ report of 2004 (Evans et al. 2004a and b) in the UK is an example of scientific research being used to inform policy and decision making at a national and regional level. The approach and methodologies developed and applied in the project have elicited interest abroad ...
Conference Proceeding
... the Himalayan river basins need to be empowered and their livelihoods improved enabling them to take responsibility for the preservation of natural resources and fulfill their role as mountain stewards. In order to enhance resilience of livelihoods it is essential to gain a better understanding of t ...
... the Himalayan river basins need to be empowered and their livelihoods improved enabling them to take responsibility for the preservation of natural resources and fulfill their role as mountain stewards. In order to enhance resilience of livelihoods it is essential to gain a better understanding of t ...
- Wiley Online Library
... of climate associated with anthropogenic aerosols would have to have been modest (less negative than −1 W m−2 ), and/or a historical “pattern effect” would have to be less important than indicated by models; (ii) tropical sea-surface temperatures during the last glacial maximum (LGM, 21 kya) would ne ...
... of climate associated with anthropogenic aerosols would have to have been modest (less negative than −1 W m−2 ), and/or a historical “pattern effect” would have to be less important than indicated by models; (ii) tropical sea-surface temperatures during the last glacial maximum (LGM, 21 kya) would ne ...
Displacement and Migration from Climate Hot
... Policymakers must consider how best to deal with future migration in a way that can maximize win-win solutions where possible, for example by supporting migration within and out the country, and protecting those who are most vulnerable. ...
... Policymakers must consider how best to deal with future migration in a way that can maximize win-win solutions where possible, for example by supporting migration within and out the country, and protecting those who are most vulnerable. ...
Climate change vulnerability of the US northeast winter recreation
... Association [ISMA] 2006a). Snowmobiling relies entirely on natural snowfall because the linear nature and long distances of snowmobile trails make widespread implementation of snowmaking systems economically and logistically impractical. As a result, snowmobiling activities are highly sensitive to c ...
... Association [ISMA] 2006a). Snowmobiling relies entirely on natural snowfall because the linear nature and long distances of snowmobile trails make widespread implementation of snowmaking systems economically and logistically impractical. As a result, snowmobiling activities are highly sensitive to c ...
The influence of vegetation dynamics on anthropogenic climate
... resentative Concentration Pathway 8.5 scenario (RCP 8.5). The emissions last until 2120 and accumulate to 3000 Pg Carbon by 2120. Afterwards, the simulation continues without CO2 emissions until 2300. The vegetation cover is held constant at the equilibrium distribution of the control simulation. Ho ...
... resentative Concentration Pathway 8.5 scenario (RCP 8.5). The emissions last until 2120 and accumulate to 3000 Pg Carbon by 2120. Afterwards, the simulation continues without CO2 emissions until 2300. The vegetation cover is held constant at the equilibrium distribution of the control simulation. Ho ...
Tasmanian Greenhouse Gas Accounts State Greenhouse Gas
... This report presents Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions by sector for 2011-12 and tracks progress towards the legislated emissions reduction target. Tasmania’s Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 sets a target of 60 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050. The Act provides an overarching framework to ...
... This report presents Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions by sector for 2011-12 and tracks progress towards the legislated emissions reduction target. Tasmania’s Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 sets a target of 60 per cent below 1990 levels by 2050. The Act provides an overarching framework to ...
The 1430s: a cold period of extraordinary internal climate variability
... adaptation to change by using quantitative indicators such as grain prices, population and trade statistics, as well as descriptions. The potential impacts of climate on society are discussed in the context of other important socioeconomic drivers. Our study concentrates on north-western and central ...
... adaptation to change by using quantitative indicators such as grain prices, population and trade statistics, as well as descriptions. The potential impacts of climate on society are discussed in the context of other important socioeconomic drivers. Our study concentrates on north-western and central ...
2015 Conference Final Program - Climate Change: Impacts and
... mitigation and adaptation to climate change can be understood by scientists, policymakers, and practitioners concerned with the management of different ecosystems. ...
... mitigation and adaptation to climate change can be understood by scientists, policymakers, and practitioners concerned with the management of different ecosystems. ...
Carbon Credit 30 Dec 2013
... • “Science has made enormous inroads in understanding climate change and its causes, and is beginning to help develop a strong understanding of current and potential impacts that will affect people today and in coming decades. This understanding is crucial because it allows decision makers to place ...
... • “Science has made enormous inroads in understanding climate change and its causes, and is beginning to help develop a strong understanding of current and potential impacts that will affect people today and in coming decades. This understanding is crucial because it allows decision makers to place ...
Gender and climate change in the Indian Himalayas: global threats
... victims’ social and economic status. Women’s vulnerabilities are often also experienced through their physical bodies in similarly gender- and class-differentiated ways: for example, intensified exposure of poor or physically isolated women and girls to criminal predators (sexual and physical assaul ...
... victims’ social and economic status. Women’s vulnerabilities are often also experienced through their physical bodies in similarly gender- and class-differentiated ways: for example, intensified exposure of poor or physically isolated women and girls to criminal predators (sexual and physical assaul ...
Turning the Tide: Recognizing Climate Change Refugees in
... After exploring the link between climate change and displacement, the notion of an “environmental refugee” is considered as a possible platform from which to begin integrating the needs of those affected by climate change displacement into the international legal system. However, limitations as to t ...
... After exploring the link between climate change and displacement, the notion of an “environmental refugee” is considered as a possible platform from which to begin integrating the needs of those affected by climate change displacement into the international legal system. However, limitations as to t ...
Ecological consequences of global climate change for freshwater
... Freshwater ecosystems are considered to be among the ecosystems most vulnerable to global climate change.1 Observational records and climate projections provide abundant evidence that freshwater resources have the potential to be strongly impacted by climate change, with wide-ranging consequences fo ...
... Freshwater ecosystems are considered to be among the ecosystems most vulnerable to global climate change.1 Observational records and climate projections provide abundant evidence that freshwater resources have the potential to be strongly impacted by climate change, with wide-ranging consequences fo ...
Adaptation Finance - Center For Global Development
... the polluter pays principle, rich countries have acknowledged that poor countries vulnerable to the costs of climate change should receive financial support to grapple with the impacts. We use the term “funders” rather than donors, in part to distinguish the obligation (moral if not legal) to provid ...
... the polluter pays principle, rich countries have acknowledged that poor countries vulnerable to the costs of climate change should receive financial support to grapple with the impacts. We use the term “funders” rather than donors, in part to distinguish the obligation (moral if not legal) to provid ...
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... This document, aims to gather evidence, present regional information and equip decision makers with the appropriate tools to take action. It was developed in consultation with many stakeholders and with guidance and advice from “Adaptation Scotland”. Adapting to Climate Change in the Highlands uses ...
... This document, aims to gather evidence, present regional information and equip decision makers with the appropriate tools to take action. It was developed in consultation with many stakeholders and with guidance and advice from “Adaptation Scotland”. Adapting to Climate Change in the Highlands uses ...
Climate Trends and Impacts in China
... of extreme weather events. The effects of extreme weather events, present-day climate variability, and future climate change cut across many different sectors of China’s economy. China’s government estimates that direct economic losses from extreme weather events cost the country 1–3 percent of gros ...
... of extreme weather events. The effects of extreme weather events, present-day climate variability, and future climate change cut across many different sectors of China’s economy. China’s government estimates that direct economic losses from extreme weather events cost the country 1–3 percent of gros ...
CO2 Greenhouse calcs - Digging in the Clay
... CO2 0-400 (400) ppm equivalent to a total of 1.1932 °C ~0.003 °C / ppmv CO2 280-400 (120) ppmv the extra CO2 emissions occurring since 1850 equivalent only to 0.0753 °C ~0.0006 °C / ppmv So the diminution effect results in only a fifth of the warming compared to the natural preindustrial rate for ea ...
... CO2 0-400 (400) ppm equivalent to a total of 1.1932 °C ~0.003 °C / ppmv CO2 280-400 (120) ppmv the extra CO2 emissions occurring since 1850 equivalent only to 0.0753 °C ~0.0006 °C / ppmv So the diminution effect results in only a fifth of the warming compared to the natural preindustrial rate for ea ...
The Story of Carbon Meet Philip Duffy Also in this Issue
... in the atmosphere, the ocean, or land. Scientists can measure the annual increase of carbon in the atmosphere, and can infer the annual increase in the oceans with models. And because the global carbon budget must be balanced, we can also calculate the accumulation of carbon on land. It is calculate ...
... in the atmosphere, the ocean, or land. Scientists can measure the annual increase of carbon in the atmosphere, and can infer the annual increase in the oceans with models. And because the global carbon budget must be balanced, we can also calculate the accumulation of carbon on land. It is calculate ...
China - Open Knowledge Repository
... of extreme weather events. The effects of extreme weather events, present-day climate variability, and future climate change cut across many different sectors of China’s economy. China’s government estimates that direct economic losses from extreme weather events cost the country 1–3 percent of gros ...
... of extreme weather events. The effects of extreme weather events, present-day climate variability, and future climate change cut across many different sectors of China’s economy. China’s government estimates that direct economic losses from extreme weather events cost the country 1–3 percent of gros ...
Africa Talks Climate
... change in African countries. However, a recent publication suggests that journalists covering climate change in many developing countries lack training, support from editors and access to information or people to interview.31 It concludes that while news coverage of climate change in non-industriali ...
... change in African countries. However, a recent publication suggests that journalists covering climate change in many developing countries lack training, support from editors and access to information or people to interview.31 It concludes that while news coverage of climate change in non-industriali ...