Analyzing Urban Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change: A
... emissions. Cities occupy two percent of the world’s land mass and contribute more than twothirds of global GHG emissions. But cities should not only be blamed for their role as problem causers. They can also contribute substantially to problem-solving. The analysis of mega-cities as key areas of res ...
... emissions. Cities occupy two percent of the world’s land mass and contribute more than twothirds of global GHG emissions. But cities should not only be blamed for their role as problem causers. They can also contribute substantially to problem-solving. The analysis of mega-cities as key areas of res ...
Changing role of local institutions to enable individual and collective
... providing ecological goods and services, socio-economic benefits and a ‘safety net’ for poor people (Pokharel and Byrne 2009). The role, capacity and functions of CFUGs in Nepal that would enable vulnerable communities to adapt to climate change are not fully understood. There are also limitations a ...
... providing ecological goods and services, socio-economic benefits and a ‘safety net’ for poor people (Pokharel and Byrne 2009). The role, capacity and functions of CFUGs in Nepal that would enable vulnerable communities to adapt to climate change are not fully understood. There are also limitations a ...
Executive Summary
... Gas Inventory: Context As stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report, warming of the climate system is unequivocal (IPCC 2007). Most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increas ...
... Gas Inventory: Context As stated in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 4th Assessment Report, warming of the climate system is unequivocal (IPCC 2007). Most of the observed increase in global average temperatures since the mid-20th century is very likely due to the observed increas ...
Influence of parallel computational uncertainty on simulations of the
... We designed the parallel computational uncertainly experiments to mimic the round-off error due to using different CPU configuration based on the state-of-art climate model of CCSM3. For the monthly time series of Global-SST and Nino-SST, the results show that the influence of the parallel computati ...
... We designed the parallel computational uncertainly experiments to mimic the round-off error due to using different CPU configuration based on the state-of-art climate model of CCSM3. For the monthly time series of Global-SST and Nino-SST, the results show that the influence of the parallel computati ...
OPEN CLIMATE LETTER TO UN SECRETARY
... Some scientists point out that near-term natural cooling, linked to variations in solar output, is also a distinct possibility. The “even larger climate shocks” you have mentioned would be worse if the world cooled than if it warmed. Climate changes naturally all the time, sometimes dramatically. Th ...
... Some scientists point out that near-term natural cooling, linked to variations in solar output, is also a distinct possibility. The “even larger climate shocks” you have mentioned would be worse if the world cooled than if it warmed. Climate changes naturally all the time, sometimes dramatically. Th ...
Evaluation, characterization, and communication of uncertainty by
... some fundamental “client” questions, that is, who reads the reports and with whom are authors intended to communicate. A second major change arises from a fundamental conclusion in the Synthesis Report of the AR4 which focused attention on risk management. In language that was unanimously approved i ...
... some fundamental “client” questions, that is, who reads the reports and with whom are authors intended to communicate. A second major change arises from a fundamental conclusion in the Synthesis Report of the AR4 which focused attention on risk management. In language that was unanimously approved i ...
Land use planning tools for local adaptation to climate change
... Columbia. Historically, Elkford has dealt with several climate-related hazards, including flooding, drought and wildfires. A changing climate magnifies all these risks. In 2008, Elkford, with support of the Columbia Basin Trust, a provincial crown corporation, developed a local adaptation strategy t ...
... Columbia. Historically, Elkford has dealt with several climate-related hazards, including flooding, drought and wildfires. A changing climate magnifies all these risks. In 2008, Elkford, with support of the Columbia Basin Trust, a provincial crown corporation, developed a local adaptation strategy t ...
Climate change and agriculture in Asia: A case study for methane
... not certain yet, likely not much. An indirect effect of nitrogen fertilizer on CH4 emission is that fertilizer increase crop yield and biomass, and thus substrate for methane production. Further studies are required to delineate the coupling between gases emission from the agricultural ecosystems. I ...
... not certain yet, likely not much. An indirect effect of nitrogen fertilizer on CH4 emission is that fertilizer increase crop yield and biomass, and thus substrate for methane production. Further studies are required to delineate the coupling between gases emission from the agricultural ecosystems. I ...
How does climate change cause extinction?
... among others. The relative importance of these factors is unclear and has not, to our knowledge, previously been reviewed, despite increasing interest in mechanisms underlying the impacts of climate change [19]. Identifying these proximate causes may be critical for many reasons. For example, differ ...
... among others. The relative importance of these factors is unclear and has not, to our knowledge, previously been reviewed, despite increasing interest in mechanisms underlying the impacts of climate change [19]. Identifying these proximate causes may be critical for many reasons. For example, differ ...
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... (such as the probability of catastrophic outcomes, the discount rate, etc.) based on their own opinions, Pindyck (2015) proposes using a simple model with inputs determined by expert opinion from “a range of economists and climate scientists.” Given a specific GHG scenario, experts would be asked ab ...
... (such as the probability of catastrophic outcomes, the discount rate, etc.) based on their own opinions, Pindyck (2015) proposes using a simple model with inputs determined by expert opinion from “a range of economists and climate scientists.” Given a specific GHG scenario, experts would be asked ab ...
High Resolution - Responses to Climate Change
... hydrology. One common practice is to begin by developing relationships between the currently observed climate and the projected future possible climate over the assessment region. However, the numerical models producing these multiple projections of future possible climate were not designed to suppo ...
... hydrology. One common practice is to begin by developing relationships between the currently observed climate and the projected future possible climate over the assessment region. However, the numerical models producing these multiple projections of future possible climate were not designed to suppo ...
Microsoft Word
... in a simplification of the regression coefficients’ interpretation, particularly referring to their algebraic signs. The question on the weather statements was as followed: “If you look at the time you spent working at your farm, how strongly would you agree with the following statements with respe ...
... in a simplification of the regression coefficients’ interpretation, particularly referring to their algebraic signs. The question on the weather statements was as followed: “If you look at the time you spent working at your farm, how strongly would you agree with the following statements with respe ...
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... global warming potential and price of carbon dioxideequivalent. The methane emission estimate used for this analysis is the average methane emission from Indian rice paddies in kg per hectare (CH4 kg/ha) taken from Bhatia et al. (2013). The concept of emission taxation requires a scale, which is ade ...
... global warming potential and price of carbon dioxideequivalent. The methane emission estimate used for this analysis is the average methane emission from Indian rice paddies in kg per hectare (CH4 kg/ha) taken from Bhatia et al. (2013). The concept of emission taxation requires a scale, which is ade ...
Implementation of the Framework Convention on Climate Change in
... its Aichi Targets, known as Aichi Plan was adopted. The 10 and 15 targets of this plan are linked to climate change mitigation and adaptation issues. They provide for conservation and restoration by 2020 of at least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems, thereby contributing to the reduction of anthrop ...
... its Aichi Targets, known as Aichi Plan was adopted. The 10 and 15 targets of this plan are linked to climate change mitigation and adaptation issues. They provide for conservation and restoration by 2020 of at least 15 per cent of degraded ecosystems, thereby contributing to the reduction of anthrop ...
Protecting Cultural Heritage and Adapting to Climate Change
... sustainable planning and adaptation to climate change. Using the concept of indigenous blue infrastructure, the aim is to present and raise questions concerning contemporary planning and stormwater management of the urban core, and the consequent flooding incidents in the surrounding countryside. ...
... sustainable planning and adaptation to climate change. Using the concept of indigenous blue infrastructure, the aim is to present and raise questions concerning contemporary planning and stormwater management of the urban core, and the consequent flooding incidents in the surrounding countryside. ...
INDC technical report
... adaptation plan; though no guidance pm how this can be achieved is provided. However, a climate change adaptation plan has been drafted for the health sector for the period of 20122016 (DoH, 2012). This adaptation plan focuses on nine health and environmental risks that include, heat stress, natural ...
... adaptation plan; though no guidance pm how this can be achieved is provided. However, a climate change adaptation plan has been drafted for the health sector for the period of 20122016 (DoH, 2012). This adaptation plan focuses on nine health and environmental risks that include, heat stress, natural ...
Chapter 4 Global action and Australia`s role
... compiling information in as much detail as possible on international actions to reduce emissions. Analysing international action, both in aggregate and with relevant specifics, will be an important part of any future reviews. ...
... compiling information in as much detail as possible on international actions to reduce emissions. Analysing international action, both in aggregate and with relevant specifics, will be an important part of any future reviews. ...
Scientific Shortcomings in the EPA`s Endangerment
... climate change (whether caused by greenhouse gas changes or not). In fact, it is the nature of our species to adapt to climate with clothing, shelter, and social structures. Because it is also natural for climate to change, we also adapt to change at the same time. As will be demonstrated below, som ...
... climate change (whether caused by greenhouse gas changes or not). In fact, it is the nature of our species to adapt to climate with clothing, shelter, and social structures. Because it is also natural for climate to change, we also adapt to change at the same time. As will be demonstrated below, som ...
Scientific Shortcomings in the EPA’s Endangerment Finding from Greenhouse Gases
... climate change (whether caused by greenhouse gas changes or not). In fact, it is the nature of our species to adapt to climate with clothing, shelter, and social structures. Because it is also natural for climate to change, we also adapt to change at the same time. As will be demonstrated below, som ...
... climate change (whether caused by greenhouse gas changes or not). In fact, it is the nature of our species to adapt to climate with clothing, shelter, and social structures. Because it is also natural for climate to change, we also adapt to change at the same time. As will be demonstrated below, som ...
DOC - Climate Change Authority
... While the climate is clearly warming, uncertainties exist regarding the extent of future climate changes. Future levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere will depend largely on the effectiveness of policies to reduce emissions, and on changes in population and technology. The precis ...
... While the climate is clearly warming, uncertainties exist regarding the extent of future climate changes. Future levels of greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere will depend largely on the effectiveness of policies to reduce emissions, and on changes in population and technology. The precis ...
Scenario Studies as a Synthetic and Integrative Research Activity for Articles
... the drivers of socioecological change, to engage with activity they support. Partially on the basis of the socialregional stakeholders, and to consider shared socioecologiand natural-science infrastructure developed by scientists cal futures. Each is distinct in its motivation, methodology, at the N ...
... the drivers of socioecological change, to engage with activity they support. Partially on the basis of the socialregional stakeholders, and to consider shared socioecologiand natural-science infrastructure developed by scientists cal futures. Each is distinct in its motivation, methodology, at the N ...
National Security Accelerating Risks of Climate Change
... community have been insufficient to adapt to the challenges associated with projected climate change. Strengthening resilience to climate impacts already locked into the system is critical, but this will reduce long-term risk only if improvements in resilience are accompanied by actionable agreement ...
... community have been insufficient to adapt to the challenges associated with projected climate change. Strengthening resilience to climate impacts already locked into the system is critical, but this will reduce long-term risk only if improvements in resilience are accompanied by actionable agreement ...
US Virgin Islands Climate Change Ecosystem
... solutions should be integrated with other adaptation options through multi-agency cooperation and delivered through adaptive management. EBA efforts should be aimed at strengthening the resilience of coastal ...
... solutions should be integrated with other adaptation options through multi-agency cooperation and delivered through adaptive management. EBA efforts should be aimed at strengthening the resilience of coastal ...
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... There is an emerging economic literature concerning climate-economy relationships which has largely been sparked by a desire to inform the global community of the potential consequences of global climate change.2 Most of this literature is concerned with establishing linkages between these outcomes ...
... There is an emerging economic literature concerning climate-economy relationships which has largely been sparked by a desire to inform the global community of the potential consequences of global climate change.2 Most of this literature is concerned with establishing linkages between these outcomes ...
An Analysis of Sweden`s Carbon Footprint
... and as a result are responsible for the majority of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today. Poorer countries will need to increase their emissions to allow more people to meet their basic needs, and so industrialised countries must therefore lead the way out of crisis by drastically reducing global ...
... and as a result are responsible for the majority of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today. Poorer countries will need to increase their emissions to allow more people to meet their basic needs, and so industrialised countries must therefore lead the way out of crisis by drastically reducing global ...