Monitoring and Evaluating The 100 Billion Green Climate Fund: A
... Climate change is a global concern. Parties within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have been discussing for decades ways to address the financial challenges of reducing GHG emissions (mitigation) and adapting to climate change impacts. One of the most remarkable ag ...
... Climate change is a global concern. Parties within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) have been discussing for decades ways to address the financial challenges of reducing GHG emissions (mitigation) and adapting to climate change impacts. One of the most remarkable ag ...
Compendium of Yukon Climate Change Science
... temperature and precipitation, consistent with trends in other circumpolar regions. Increases in air temperature have resulted in many of the most extreme warm years throughout the entire Canadian North being recorded in the last decade, with the greatest temperature increases observed over the wes ...
... temperature and precipitation, consistent with trends in other circumpolar regions. Increases in air temperature have resulted in many of the most extreme warm years throughout the entire Canadian North being recorded in the last decade, with the greatest temperature increases observed over the wes ...
Phenology, biomass and community composition changes in European shrublands submitted to
... 2- Effects of experimental warming and drought on photosynthesis shoot elongation and biomass accumulation in the dominant species of a Mediterranean shrubland. 3- Acceleration of the onset of shrubland species spring growth in response to an experimental warming along a north-south gradient in Euro ...
... 2- Effects of experimental warming and drought on photosynthesis shoot elongation and biomass accumulation in the dominant species of a Mediterranean shrubland. 3- Acceleration of the onset of shrubland species spring growth in response to an experimental warming along a north-south gradient in Euro ...
Discursive Constructions of Climate Change Engagement
... Roberto Carlos have made this journey possible and enjoyable. Tampere, October 27, 2014. Anna Heikkinen ...
... Roberto Carlos have made this journey possible and enjoyable. Tampere, October 27, 2014. Anna Heikkinen ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Montana`s Outdoor Economy
... Forest managers and scientists project that the acreage burned by wildfires in Montana will double between 2016 and 2050 because of the stress on trees and other vegetation from higher summer temperatures in the face of limited moisture. At the same time, in the pursuit of the natural amenities asso ...
... Forest managers and scientists project that the acreage burned by wildfires in Montana will double between 2016 and 2050 because of the stress on trees and other vegetation from higher summer temperatures in the face of limited moisture. At the same time, in the pursuit of the natural amenities asso ...
- Konrad-Adenauer
... through bilateral cooperation. Thus, looking only at the multilateral negotiations, where a huge number of states have to agree, does not do justice to the efforts that have been put in place. Both levels have to complement each other and domestic actions can help to establish confidence and trust. ...
... through bilateral cooperation. Thus, looking only at the multilateral negotiations, where a huge number of states have to agree, does not do justice to the efforts that have been put in place. Both levels have to complement each other and domestic actions can help to establish confidence and trust. ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOURISM
... Traveling for tourism and recreation is not a new phenomenon. From ancient Greece to the European Grand Tour in the 20th century and the development of the first coastal resorts in Europe and America, people have been traveling for recreation, culture, religion or health. These first phases of the t ...
... Traveling for tourism and recreation is not a new phenomenon. From ancient Greece to the European Grand Tour in the 20th century and the development of the first coastal resorts in Europe and America, people have been traveling for recreation, culture, religion or health. These first phases of the t ...
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... with specific knowledge of the various transportation assets that include Oahu’s highways, harbors, and airports. These planning and engineering resources represented the following agencies: Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism‐Office of Planning Hawaii Department ...
... with specific knowledge of the various transportation assets that include Oahu’s highways, harbors, and airports. These planning and engineering resources represented the following agencies: Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism‐Office of Planning Hawaii Department ...
An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat, and Subsequent
... Commission for Snow and Ice (ICSI) stated: `glaciers in the Himalayas are receding faster than in any other part of the world and, if the present rate continues, the livelihood[sic] of them disappearing by the year 2035 is very high.'" This statement was used in good faith but it is now clear that t ...
... Commission for Snow and Ice (ICSI) stated: `glaciers in the Himalayas are receding faster than in any other part of the world and, if the present rate continues, the livelihood[sic] of them disappearing by the year 2035 is very high.'" This statement was used in good faith but it is now clear that t ...
Adaptation of Forests and People to Climate Change – A global
... extent to which these emissions are reduced. Regardless of climate change mitigation activities implemented today or in the near future, however, historical emissions and inertia in the climate system mean that further climate changes are inevitable. Some effects of climate change are already notice ...
... extent to which these emissions are reduced. Regardless of climate change mitigation activities implemented today or in the near future, however, historical emissions and inertia in the climate system mean that further climate changes are inevitable. Some effects of climate change are already notice ...
Assessing the Evidence: Environment, Climate
... sudden-onset or extreme events (such as cyclones and floods) but also slow-onset processes of environmental change and degradation (such as changing rainfall patterns and saline intrusion). All of these events and processes have complex but tangible effects on patterns of migration and, over the lon ...
... sudden-onset or extreme events (such as cyclones and floods) but also slow-onset processes of environmental change and degradation (such as changing rainfall patterns and saline intrusion). All of these events and processes have complex but tangible effects on patterns of migration and, over the lon ...
Chapters X and XI: Appendices and Bibliography
... Note: While the information described here pertains to Washington State, it is often applicable for subglobal (e.g., regional, local) modeling elsewhere. Global climate models do not account for the atmospheric processes that determine the unique spatially heterogeneous climatic features of Washingt ...
... Note: While the information described here pertains to Washington State, it is often applicable for subglobal (e.g., regional, local) modeling elsewhere. Global climate models do not account for the atmospheric processes that determine the unique spatially heterogeneous climatic features of Washingt ...
An Overview of Glaciers, Glacier Retreat, and Subsequent Impacts
... Closer to the present focus of our areas of study, Himalayan glaciers have also been found to be in a state of general retreat since 1850 (Mayewski & Jeschke 1979). The Himalayan glaciers feed seven of Asia’s great rivers: Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Salween, Mekong, Yangtze and Huang He, and ensure ...
... Closer to the present focus of our areas of study, Himalayan glaciers have also been found to be in a state of general retreat since 1850 (Mayewski & Jeschke 1979). The Himalayan glaciers feed seven of Asia’s great rivers: Ganga, Indus, Brahmaputra, Salween, Mekong, Yangtze and Huang He, and ensure ...
Human health and climate change in Pacific island countries
... climate change scenarios..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ...
... climate change scenarios..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ...
Projected changes in temperature and heating degree
... 1950 to 2005. Significance levels for 95% and 99% are 0.264 and 0.343, respectively MAM: March-May, JJA: June-August, SON: September to November and DJF: December to February. .................................................................................. 10 Figure 9: Interannual variations of th ...
... 1950 to 2005. Significance levels for 95% and 99% are 0.264 and 0.343, respectively MAM: March-May, JJA: June-August, SON: September to November and DJF: December to February. .................................................................................. 10 Figure 9: Interannual variations of th ...
The Al Gore Effect: An Inconvenient Truth and Voluntary Carbon
... Awareness campaigns that promote behavioral change exist across a wide spectrum of concerns, including health (e.g., National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events that encourage screening), political engagement (e.g., MTV’s Rock the Vote program that facilitates voter registration and promotes voter ...
... Awareness campaigns that promote behavioral change exist across a wide spectrum of concerns, including health (e.g., National Breast Cancer Awareness Month events that encourage screening), political engagement (e.g., MTV’s Rock the Vote program that facilitates voter registration and promotes voter ...
Human health and climate change in Pacific island countries
... climate change scenarios..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ...
... climate change scenarios..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 13 ...
James Byrne - Curriculum Vitae - Personal Web Sites
... 34. Byrne, J.M. and A.A. Berg, 1998. Spatial analysis of strong El Nino event impacts on the Canadian prairies. CWRJ: 23(3): 231-243. 35. Berg, A. A. and J.M. Byrne, 1998. Water table development due to household and park irrigation in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. CWRJ, 23:61-75. 36. Berg, Aaron, Ja ...
... 34. Byrne, J.M. and A.A. Berg, 1998. Spatial analysis of strong El Nino event impacts on the Canadian prairies. CWRJ: 23(3): 231-243. 35. Berg, A. A. and J.M. Byrne, 1998. Water table development due to household and park irrigation in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. CWRJ, 23:61-75. 36. Berg, Aaron, Ja ...
Urban vulnerability and the contribution of socio
... Wisner et al., 2004). This touches on the question of why people are exposed differently to climate-related hazards, acknowledges their susceptibility to suffer harm and considers their coping capacities to address, manage and overcome the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this article ...
... Wisner et al., 2004). This touches on the question of why people are exposed differently to climate-related hazards, acknowledges their susceptibility to suffer harm and considers their coping capacities to address, manage and overcome the negative impacts of climate change. The aim of this article ...
Climate Change and Buildings in Nigeria: A Search for Mitigation
... 0.000 significance (p) level at 0.88 across the three regions, an indication that temperature increase is common to all three climatic regions. On the other hand, flooding, desertification/drought and erosion are more prevalent in the HCR, TSC and TRC respectively. This research’s contributions to k ...
... 0.000 significance (p) level at 0.88 across the three regions, an indication that temperature increase is common to all three climatic regions. On the other hand, flooding, desertification/drought and erosion are more prevalent in the HCR, TSC and TRC respectively. This research’s contributions to k ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines in Coastal Management and
... with a particular decision or solution and hence to ask the correct questions in gathering data, designing monitoring programs, preparing consulting briefs or evaluating a particular option. A coastal manager must presently make decisions relating to both minor development approvals and major new in ...
... with a particular decision or solution and hence to ask the correct questions in gathering data, designing monitoring programs, preparing consulting briefs or evaluating a particular option. A coastal manager must presently make decisions relating to both minor development approvals and major new in ...
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... gas emissions has fueled the discussion about alternative policy options in order to cope with the impacts from climate change. In particular, geoengineering (GE) options which either remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (carbon dioxide removal or CDR) or counteract the temperature increase by ...
... gas emissions has fueled the discussion about alternative policy options in order to cope with the impacts from climate change. In particular, geoengineering (GE) options which either remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere (carbon dioxide removal or CDR) or counteract the temperature increase by ...
Environmental Change and Forced Migration
... forward ever more alarming predictions regarding the potential impacts of such change, a growing number of authors put forward estimates of both the existing number of ‘environmental refugees’ and of potential future refugee flows in a warmer world. Norman Myers has been one of the most prolific wri ...
... forward ever more alarming predictions regarding the potential impacts of such change, a growing number of authors put forward estimates of both the existing number of ‘environmental refugees’ and of potential future refugee flows in a warmer world. Norman Myers has been one of the most prolific wri ...