Rapport (Engels)
... consensus that economic and social pressures are contributing to climate change. Accelerating emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases since the beginning of the 20th century have increased the average global temperature by about 0.8°C and altered global precipitation pattern ...
... consensus that economic and social pressures are contributing to climate change. Accelerating emissions of carbon dioxide, methane, and other greenhouse gases since the beginning of the 20th century have increased the average global temperature by about 0.8°C and altered global precipitation pattern ...
Status Description Total Funding Strengthening Communities
... determined). More information on this project coming soon. ...
... determined). More information on this project coming soon. ...
European summer temperatures since Roman times
... seems to yield a discrepancy between forced simulations and reconstructions (Schurer et al 2014). Regionally and seasonally the effect of solar forcing may be enhanced due to dynamic feedbacks that are largely missing in models (see Gray et al 2010). ...
... seems to yield a discrepancy between forced simulations and reconstructions (Schurer et al 2014). Regionally and seasonally the effect of solar forcing may be enhanced due to dynamic feedbacks that are largely missing in models (see Gray et al 2010). ...
ASSESSING THE IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON
... I am grateful to God, the almighty for the strength and well being that enabled me to complete this course. I extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor Dr. Mulungu of the Department of Water Resources Engineering for his assistance, supervision and encouragement during the preparation of this disser ...
... I am grateful to God, the almighty for the strength and well being that enabled me to complete this course. I extend my sincere thanks to my supervisor Dr. Mulungu of the Department of Water Resources Engineering for his assistance, supervision and encouragement during the preparation of this disser ...
anthropology and climate change - North Atlantic Biocultural
... from high-latitude taiga and tundra regions, to high-altitude mountain ecosystems, from tropical rain forests to near sea-level coastlines, there are compelling similarities in the narratives, accounts, and experiences of indigenous and local peoples who are already seeing and experiencing the effec ...
... from high-latitude taiga and tundra regions, to high-altitude mountain ecosystems, from tropical rain forests to near sea-level coastlines, there are compelling similarities in the narratives, accounts, and experiences of indigenous and local peoples who are already seeing and experiencing the effec ...
Strategic Framework 2014–2017: SDC Global Programme Climate
... engagement, describes its role as a thematic knowledge broker for SDC, and strengthens links to other SDC units and partner institutions. It draws on the experience gained during the first four years of operation of GPCC and is partially based on the findings of an internal Mid-Term Review conducted ...
... engagement, describes its role as a thematic knowledge broker for SDC, and strengthens links to other SDC units and partner institutions. It draws on the experience gained during the first four years of operation of GPCC and is partially based on the findings of an internal Mid-Term Review conducted ...
Climate change research and policy in Portugal
... standards and fiscal instruments, and also to promote research. At that time adaptation was marginalized as a public policy issue because of an optimistic view that mitigation would be much more effective than it actually turned out to be at the global level. Presently, the EU fully recognizes the n ...
... standards and fiscal instruments, and also to promote research. At that time adaptation was marginalized as a public policy issue because of an optimistic view that mitigation would be much more effective than it actually turned out to be at the global level. Presently, the EU fully recognizes the n ...
The Political Economy of Scientific Uncertainty
... For contemporary societies, an environmental policy on global warming is an important challenge. This policy depends on public attitudes but also on communication campaign which has an influence on public’s beliefs. Actually, according to several studies, most people acquires scientific knowledge thro ...
... For contemporary societies, an environmental policy on global warming is an important challenge. This policy depends on public attitudes but also on communication campaign which has an influence on public’s beliefs. Actually, according to several studies, most people acquires scientific knowledge thro ...
Hydrological Climate Change Impact Assessment at Small and
... following, jointly termed tailoring of climate model data) were developed and these efforts have gradually expanded into a research field of their own; currently a large variety of approaches and techniques is available (e.g., [6–11]). Most hydrological CC impact modelling has focused on medium-size ...
... following, jointly termed tailoring of climate model data) were developed and these efforts have gradually expanded into a research field of their own; currently a large variety of approaches and techniques is available (e.g., [6–11]). Most hydrological CC impact modelling has focused on medium-size ...
Mekong River flow and hydrological extremes under climate change
... We calibrated and validated the hydrological model against observed daily river discharges at seven gauging stations: Chiang Saen, Vientiane, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Pakse, Stung Treng, and Kratie (Fig. 1). Observed discharge data were obtained from the Mekong River Commission’s hydrological databa ...
... We calibrated and validated the hydrological model against observed daily river discharges at seven gauging stations: Chiang Saen, Vientiane, Nakhon Phanom, Mukdahan, Pakse, Stung Treng, and Kratie (Fig. 1). Observed discharge data were obtained from the Mekong River Commission’s hydrological databa ...
Document Title - Sanjeev Sabhlok
... You can only explain REALITY. You can't impose theory on reality. That's not how science works. (Of course, religion does work that way, whereby you take theory and impose it on reality. Such approaches are guaranteed to lead us astray.) So we must focus on finding out what is real, before we make u ...
... You can only explain REALITY. You can't impose theory on reality. That's not how science works. (Of course, religion does work that way, whereby you take theory and impose it on reality. Such approaches are guaranteed to lead us astray.) So we must focus on finding out what is real, before we make u ...
Climate refugees in the 21st century
... 1.1. Historical framework and development Governments have long recognized that forced migration and displaced persons pose a significant international challenge to refugees and to host countries that provide asylum. The United Nations met in Geneva in 1951 to discuss and draft a convention relating ...
... 1.1. Historical framework and development Governments have long recognized that forced migration and displaced persons pose a significant international challenge to refugees and to host countries that provide asylum. The United Nations met in Geneva in 1951 to discuss and draft a convention relating ...
Practical consideration of climate change
... The 2090-2100 (ocean) and 2070 (rainfall) timeframes have been selected as the basis for current decisions for development and management options unless it can be shown to the satisfaction of the relevant Council or DECC that the associated decisions or options will not be relevant by this timeframe ...
... The 2090-2100 (ocean) and 2070 (rainfall) timeframes have been selected as the basis for current decisions for development and management options unless it can be shown to the satisfaction of the relevant Council or DECC that the associated decisions or options will not be relevant by this timeframe ...
Psychological barriers and climate change action
... widespread action on behalf of individuals either in their role as consumers or in the role as citizens. The discussion addresses possible reasons for this inaction on behalf of the public tracing the role of increased politicization of climate science to the role of ideologies and worldviews in sha ...
... widespread action on behalf of individuals either in their role as consumers or in the role as citizens. The discussion addresses possible reasons for this inaction on behalf of the public tracing the role of increased politicization of climate science to the role of ideologies and worldviews in sha ...
Sustainability Insight
... • Begin the process to establish best practice CCAP checklists and or CCAP Template to provide further guidance & direction throughout the CCAP process • Feedback all findings and consultation to EAUC and UCCCfS Advisory Board ...
... • Begin the process to establish best practice CCAP checklists and or CCAP Template to provide further guidance & direction throughout the CCAP process • Feedback all findings and consultation to EAUC and UCCCfS Advisory Board ...
Abrupt climate change: can society cope?
... where management and investment decisions are already being taken with climate change is one of the influencing factors, i.e. adaptation is already occurring and society is already responding to an experienced and/or anticipated change in climate (see, for example, DETR 2000). What this paper is inte ...
... where management and investment decisions are already being taken with climate change is one of the influencing factors, i.e. adaptation is already occurring and society is already responding to an experienced and/or anticipated change in climate (see, for example, DETR 2000). What this paper is inte ...
Human Impacts on Weather and Climate - Recent Research Results
... the assessed level of scientific understanding (LOSU). The net anthropogenic radiative forcing and its range are also shown. These require summing asymmetric uncertainty estimates from the component terms, and cannot be obtained by simple addition. Additional forcing factors not included here are co ...
... the assessed level of scientific understanding (LOSU). The net anthropogenic radiative forcing and its range are also shown. These require summing asymmetric uncertainty estimates from the component terms, and cannot be obtained by simple addition. Additional forcing factors not included here are co ...
Engaging state officials and agencies to advocate for landmark
... In addition, we note that the making decisions in the context of uncertainty is an important but poorly understood issue in the context of climate change. The impacts of decisions, including those that are deferred are especially important to the resilience of biodiversity but are also applicable to ...
... In addition, we note that the making decisions in the context of uncertainty is an important but poorly understood issue in the context of climate change. The impacts of decisions, including those that are deferred are especially important to the resilience of biodiversity but are also applicable to ...
