Introduce self, background and briefly discuss Mercy Corps What I
... atmosphere, back into space. Now add greenhouse gases like CO2. These catch some of the reflective radiation, and send it back into the atmosphere and ground. The result is our planet’s surface is warmed further – global warming, that affects the climate. There are different theories from different ...
... atmosphere, back into space. Now add greenhouse gases like CO2. These catch some of the reflective radiation, and send it back into the atmosphere and ground. The result is our planet’s surface is warmed further – global warming, that affects the climate. There are different theories from different ...
Climate Change A Statistician`s Perspective
... makers? • Best estimate until 2030 is temperature increase of 0.5 degrees, sea level increase of 8 cms; distributional impacts may be important • B1 group of scenarios is most consistent with authoritative assumptions on economic and population growth • A lot of uncertainity remains so take an adapt ...
... makers? • Best estimate until 2030 is temperature increase of 0.5 degrees, sea level increase of 8 cms; distributional impacts may be important • B1 group of scenarios is most consistent with authoritative assumptions on economic and population growth • A lot of uncertainity remains so take an adapt ...
Mitigating Climate Change: The third part of the IPCC AR5 Climate
... adaptation. It found that impacts are already widespread, affecting all continents and the ocean. Climate change will touch everybody, as food security, water availability, livelihoods, health and human security are affected. The poor, the vulnerable and marginalised are most at risk. The IPCC found ...
... adaptation. It found that impacts are already widespread, affecting all continents and the ocean. Climate change will touch everybody, as food security, water availability, livelihoods, health and human security are affected. The poor, the vulnerable and marginalised are most at risk. The IPCC found ...
HKIE Climate Change Corner Issue 74 (Dec 13)
... the rate of sea level rise since the mid-19th century has been larger than the mean rate during the previous two millennia, with high confidence; CO2 concentrations have increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, primarily from fossil fuel emissions and secondarily from net land use change emissio ...
... the rate of sea level rise since the mid-19th century has been larger than the mean rate during the previous two millennia, with high confidence; CO2 concentrations have increased by 40% since pre-industrial times, primarily from fossil fuel emissions and secondarily from net land use change emissio ...
Human-Induced Climate Change Requires Urgent Action Humanity
... Actions that could diminish the threats posed by climate change to society and ecosystems include substantial emissions cuts to reduce the magnitude of climate change, as well as preparing for changes that are now unavoidable. The community of scientists has responsibilities to improve overall un ...
... Actions that could diminish the threats posed by climate change to society and ecosystems include substantial emissions cuts to reduce the magnitude of climate change, as well as preparing for changes that are now unavoidable. The community of scientists has responsibilities to improve overall un ...
2Documentary Two_Climate Wars The Battle
... any point; harsh winter conditions in Britain were shared across the globe. However, the year 1976 broke all records; blazing heat, woodland fires, and droughts were common. Describe Keeling’s significance to the global climate change dialog and the impacts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Expla ...
... any point; harsh winter conditions in Britain were shared across the globe. However, the year 1976 broke all records; blazing heat, woodland fires, and droughts were common. Describe Keeling’s significance to the global climate change dialog and the impacts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Expla ...
Cecilie Mauritzen, CICERO Large Developing Economies: 2010-2013
... The project has established very good relations with Chinese and Indian partners – Fudan University, Jiaotong University and Tshinghua University, and TERI - which we hope to continue working with after this project has come to an ...
... The project has established very good relations with Chinese and Indian partners – Fudan University, Jiaotong University and Tshinghua University, and TERI - which we hope to continue working with after this project has come to an ...
Grand Policy Questions Economics of Climate Change
... • Done too late, damages can be large (as if there is no adaptation) • Because adaptation must wait for potential damages, the bulk of adaptations need to be done in the second half of this century ...
... • Done too late, damages can be large (as if there is no adaptation) • Because adaptation must wait for potential damages, the bulk of adaptations need to be done in the second half of this century ...
climate change, coral reef restoration, fisheries restoration, shore
... for coral reefs and fisheries, but many more ecosystems will follow Climate change models greatly underestimate long term changes because they miss most of the positive feedback mechanisms in the climate system, and have too short a time horizon ...
... for coral reefs and fisheries, but many more ecosystems will follow Climate change models greatly underestimate long term changes because they miss most of the positive feedback mechanisms in the climate system, and have too short a time horizon ...
Document
... Underlying causes of change • The primary factors underlying environmental degradation include: economic growth, broad technological changes, demographic shifts and governance structures. These can give rise to: – Increased demand for natural resources and energy – Market imperfections, e.g., subsi ...
... Underlying causes of change • The primary factors underlying environmental degradation include: economic growth, broad technological changes, demographic shifts and governance structures. These can give rise to: – Increased demand for natural resources and energy – Market imperfections, e.g., subsi ...
Human causes for climate change
... • Greenhouse gases • Solar variation – Long term increase – 11-year cycle (0.08%) ...
... • Greenhouse gases • Solar variation – Long term increase – 11-year cycle (0.08%) ...
Representatives from 196 nations made a historic pact Saturday
... impact of unavoidable climate change. The deal still needs to be adopted by individual governments — but the acceptance by the diplomats gathered in Paris has been hailed as "transformative.” The agreement acknowledges that the threat of climate change is "urgent and potentially irreversible," and c ...
... impact of unavoidable climate change. The deal still needs to be adopted by individual governments — but the acceptance by the diplomats gathered in Paris has been hailed as "transformative.” The agreement acknowledges that the threat of climate change is "urgent and potentially irreversible," and c ...
Can models accurately simulate the complex climate system?
... What don’t we know? • Is there some critical piece of the about climate process we don’t understand? • How and when will our fossil fuel use change? • Will future , yet-to-be-discovered technologies mitigate the problem? • How will changing economics, global population, and political processes affec ...
... What don’t we know? • Is there some critical piece of the about climate process we don’t understand? • How and when will our fossil fuel use change? • Will future , yet-to-be-discovered technologies mitigate the problem? • How will changing economics, global population, and political processes affec ...
Stern Review on the Economics of Climate Change
... The cost of cutting emissions consistent with a 550ppm CO2e stabilisation trajectory averages 1% of GDP per year in 2050 – this can be achieved by deployment of available technologies and those expected to be commercialised in coming decades Delaying emissions reductions significantly constrains the ...
... The cost of cutting emissions consistent with a 550ppm CO2e stabilisation trajectory averages 1% of GDP per year in 2050 – this can be achieved by deployment of available technologies and those expected to be commercialised in coming decades Delaying emissions reductions significantly constrains the ...
Climate change
... •AR4 represents 6 years of research and analysis •Cautious and rigorous scientific approach to its conclusions •Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 ...
... •AR4 represents 6 years of research and analysis •Cautious and rigorous scientific approach to its conclusions •Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2007 ...
comments_on_sow_itb
... CCAC Comments on the Scope of Work for the Technical & Economic Services Invitation to Bid “Re: Scope fo work on microeconomic and macreoeconomic study of control options The UMWA is pleased that the DEP is inititating this important study, which should provide key sectoral and macroeconomic impact ...
... CCAC Comments on the Scope of Work for the Technical & Economic Services Invitation to Bid “Re: Scope fo work on microeconomic and macreoeconomic study of control options The UMWA is pleased that the DEP is inititating this important study, which should provide key sectoral and macroeconomic impact ...
Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity in Jordan
... and rainfall. Both maximum and minimum temperatures in selected meteorological stations have shown significant increasing trends between 0.3- 2.8 C. This is parallel to an observed 5-20% decrease in precipitation in the majority of meteorological stations. Only 2 out of 19 stations show an increase ...
... and rainfall. Both maximum and minimum temperatures in selected meteorological stations have shown significant increasing trends between 0.3- 2.8 C. This is parallel to an observed 5-20% decrease in precipitation in the majority of meteorological stations. Only 2 out of 19 stations show an increase ...
Ms. Ma. Gerarda Asuncion D. Merilo - START
... What have been done? Participated in a regional climate change project funded by the US Country Studies Program (1995-1997) which focused on vulnerability and adaptation assessments for the coastal zones, agriculture, and water resources sectors using climate scenarios with average changes in prec ...
... What have been done? Participated in a regional climate change project funded by the US Country Studies Program (1995-1997) which focused on vulnerability and adaptation assessments for the coastal zones, agriculture, and water resources sectors using climate scenarios with average changes in prec ...
DavidWarrilow_UKApproach_AAAS_021304
... • All stabilisation levels require deep cuts in global emissions. • The stabilisation level attained is dependent on how fast reductions are put in place. • Some climate change will be inevitable so we will need to adapt. • Less action on emissions = more damage and adaptation required. • Q What is ...
... • All stabilisation levels require deep cuts in global emissions. • The stabilisation level attained is dependent on how fast reductions are put in place. • Some climate change will be inevitable so we will need to adapt. • Less action on emissions = more damage and adaptation required. • Q What is ...
DavidWarrilow_UKApproach_AAAS_021304
... • All stabilisation levels require deep cuts in global emissions. • The stabilisation level attained is dependent on how fast reductions are put in place. • Some climate change will be inevitable so we will need to adapt. • Less action on emissions = more damage and adaptation required. • Q What is ...
... • All stabilisation levels require deep cuts in global emissions. • The stabilisation level attained is dependent on how fast reductions are put in place. • Some climate change will be inevitable so we will need to adapt. • Less action on emissions = more damage and adaptation required. • Q What is ...
Powerpoint
... deposits of fossil fuels at an unnatural rate 3 billion tons of CO2 a year If states can reduce to 1994 levels and maintain levels, CO2 concentration will still increase for at least 2 centuries ...
... deposits of fossil fuels at an unnatural rate 3 billion tons of CO2 a year If states can reduce to 1994 levels and maintain levels, CO2 concentration will still increase for at least 2 centuries ...
Lesson 3 Climate Change
... explain what physical and human factors have contributed to this. (6) ...
... explain what physical and human factors have contributed to this. (6) ...