An Evidence Base Review of Public Attitudes to Climate Change
... demand for air travel comprises a strong recommendation for further research. Self evidently, the conclusions in this summary pertain almost exclusively to private surface passenger transport. The main findings for each of the three objectives were as follows: 1. There is only a weak link between k ...
... demand for air travel comprises a strong recommendation for further research. Self evidently, the conclusions in this summary pertain almost exclusively to private surface passenger transport. The main findings for each of the three objectives were as follows: 1. There is only a weak link between k ...
Enabling Environment for Private Sector Adaptation
... series of supporting documents and materials, including this publication, specifically created as underpinning material to inform the final synthesis report produced by IFC for consideration at the G20 meeting in St. Petersburg in 2013. These publications can all be found at www.ifc. org/Report-Mobi ...
... series of supporting documents and materials, including this publication, specifically created as underpinning material to inform the final synthesis report produced by IFC for consideration at the G20 meeting in St. Petersburg in 2013. These publications can all be found at www.ifc. org/Report-Mobi ...
Chapters X and XI: Appendices and Bibliography
... Simulations of 21st century climate require projections of future greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols (which reflect sunlight and also promote cloud formation, thereby offsetting greenhouse gases locally), of which more than 40 were produced and six “marker” scenarios selected (B1, B2, A1, A1B, A1 ...
... Simulations of 21st century climate require projections of future greenhouse gases and sulfate aerosols (which reflect sunlight and also promote cloud formation, thereby offsetting greenhouse gases locally), of which more than 40 were produced and six “marker” scenarios selected (B1, B2, A1, A1B, A1 ...
Economics of Adaptation to Climate Change
... Ravi Kanbur, Sam Fankhauser, and Joel Smith for serving on the advisory committee, providing overall guidance to the team, and resolving critical technical and strategic issues. A very large number of people have directly worked on the various reports and background studies, and an even larger numbe ...
... Ravi Kanbur, Sam Fankhauser, and Joel Smith for serving on the advisory committee, providing overall guidance to the team, and resolving critical technical and strategic issues. A very large number of people have directly worked on the various reports and background studies, and an even larger numbe ...
Vulnerability - Adaptación al cambio climático para el desarrollo
... less potential to diversify its income base, and it is already stressed by political tensions. Others might highlight Florida’s vulnerability, emphasizing its low elevation that makes it highly susceptible to sea-level rise, its current exposure to hurricanes and the severe damages caused by them, a ...
... less potential to diversify its income base, and it is already stressed by political tensions. Others might highlight Florida’s vulnerability, emphasizing its low elevation that makes it highly susceptible to sea-level rise, its current exposure to hurricanes and the severe damages caused by them, a ...
The rise and fall of the kyoto protocol: climate change as a political
... 15.13 Blog: Results of Bali........................................................................ 340 ...
... 15.13 Blog: Results of Bali........................................................................ 340 ...
River Basin Management in a changing climate
... distribution of species and ecosystems. Models indicate that at a general level the south of Europe will show a significant drying trend and the north of Europe one of wetting. At a regional scale, the patterns of potential changes can be rather diverse. These changes will most likely become signifi ...
... distribution of species and ecosystems. Models indicate that at a general level the south of Europe will show a significant drying trend and the north of Europe one of wetting. At a regional scale, the patterns of potential changes can be rather diverse. These changes will most likely become signifi ...
Final Consultants Report
... the same coin. A remarkable finding is that nearly 50% of the emissions causing global warming are from air pollutants other than carbon dioxide including black carbon, methane, and ground level ozone (UNEP, 2009). The sources of emissions are very similar, and include fossil fuel combustion, indust ...
... the same coin. A remarkable finding is that nearly 50% of the emissions causing global warming are from air pollutants other than carbon dioxide including black carbon, methane, and ground level ozone (UNEP, 2009). The sources of emissions are very similar, and include fossil fuel combustion, indust ...
Emerging approaches for responding to climate change in African
... water security. Climate change impacts will be greatest where they interact with other shocks, stresses and vulnerabilities. Increasing demands are being placed on agriculture – food, economic development, reducing GHG emissions and providing other ecosystem services. While there is some consensus a ...
... water security. Climate change impacts will be greatest where they interact with other shocks, stresses and vulnerabilities. Increasing demands are being placed on agriculture – food, economic development, reducing GHG emissions and providing other ecosystem services. While there is some consensus a ...
Environmental Change and Migration: State of the
... Also needed is research on the forms of movement that are likely to be associated with different environmental changes. The first two scenarios described above, for example, are likely to cause slow-onset migration, in which people seek new homes and livelihoods over a lengthy period as conditions i ...
... Also needed is research on the forms of movement that are likely to be associated with different environmental changes. The first two scenarios described above, for example, are likely to cause slow-onset migration, in which people seek new homes and livelihoods over a lengthy period as conditions i ...
The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and
... The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Climate Change Chairperson: Michael Patterson, Ph.D. Global climate change presents one of the most challenging ecological and social problems facing the world today. In order to prevent potentially harmful ecological ...
... The Faithful Skeptics: Conservative Christian Religious Beliefs and Perceptions of Climate Change Chairperson: Michael Patterson, Ph.D. Global climate change presents one of the most challenging ecological and social problems facing the world today. In order to prevent potentially harmful ecological ...
pLAnnIng fOR cLIMATE chAngE
... Climate change has become one of the most significant challenges of the twenty-first century. While there may be uncertainty surrounding the scale, scope and pace of climate change, one thing is clear – cities and towns everywhere will be exposed to significant climate changedriven impacts. Planning ...
... Climate change has become one of the most significant challenges of the twenty-first century. While there may be uncertainty surrounding the scale, scope and pace of climate change, one thing is clear – cities and towns everywhere will be exposed to significant climate changedriven impacts. Planning ...
Implications of climate change for Australia`s World Heritage properties
... Australia is one of the oldest continents on earth, and is unique in terms of its cultural, geographical and biological diversity. There are currently 17 sites in Australia recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as possessing characteristics consi ...
... Australia is one of the oldest continents on earth, and is unique in terms of its cultural, geographical and biological diversity. There are currently 17 sites in Australia recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as possessing characteristics consi ...
Climate Change Effects and Adaptation Approaches in Freshwater
... from 1970 to 1999 showed most stations remained below 68°F (20°C), the upper threshold for salmon survival.59 However, in the 21st century, a prolonged duration of water temperatures beyond the thermal maximum for salmon is projected for the Fraser River (BC),60 the Lake Washington/Lake Union ship c ...
... from 1970 to 1999 showed most stations remained below 68°F (20°C), the upper threshold for salmon survival.59 However, in the 21st century, a prolonged duration of water temperatures beyond the thermal maximum for salmon is projected for the Fraser River (BC),60 the Lake Washington/Lake Union ship c ...
Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and the Highway System
... modern research practices. The Board is uniquely suited for this purpose as it maintains an extensive committee structure from which authorities on any highway transportation subject may be drawn; it possesses avenues of communications and cooperation with federal, state and local governmental agenc ...
... modern research practices. The Board is uniquely suited for this purpose as it maintains an extensive committee structure from which authorities on any highway transportation subject may be drawn; it possesses avenues of communications and cooperation with federal, state and local governmental agenc ...
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... limited value loans, is also consistent with the fundamental nature of a majority of adaptation actions that will ultimately consist of thousands of decentralised actions by individuals, households and communities, as they continuously seek to internalise climate risks in their activities. Despite ...
... limited value loans, is also consistent with the fundamental nature of a majority of adaptation actions that will ultimately consist of thousands of decentralised actions by individuals, households and communities, as they continuously seek to internalise climate risks in their activities. Despite ...
Colorado Climate Preparedness Project Final Report
... many activities central to Colorado’s economy. Attention to climate variability and change varies across agencies and sectors, yet overall there is widespread awareness of the value of reducing the state’s vulnerability to climate impacts. Climate change is beginning to factor into strategic plans, ...
... many activities central to Colorado’s economy. Attention to climate variability and change varies across agencies and sectors, yet overall there is widespread awareness of the value of reducing the state’s vulnerability to climate impacts. Climate change is beginning to factor into strategic plans, ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Coffee Production
... Global rainfall is increasing because warmer air holds more moisture. However, this does not mean that all regions will receive more rain, but rather that when it does rain, it might just rain harder. This means that soil erosion and landslides are likely to increase. The world is experiencing more ...
... Global rainfall is increasing because warmer air holds more moisture. However, this does not mean that all regions will receive more rain, but rather that when it does rain, it might just rain harder. This means that soil erosion and landslides are likely to increase. The world is experiencing more ...
Full Report
... 200 contributors are identified in the report, but they have been supported by many others. Because of the diversity of the topics, it has been difficult to carry out a full peer review of the whole report. Chapters have been reviewed by selected organisations, both national and international, and f ...
... 200 contributors are identified in the report, but they have been supported by many others. Because of the diversity of the topics, it has been difficult to carry out a full peer review of the whole report. Chapters have been reviewed by selected organisations, both national and international, and f ...
Review of climate change adaptation methods and tools
... 7. Expert judgment is still one of the most important ingredients for success and cannot be replaced by any of the available methods and tools. An outcome of the review is a list of criteria to help in selecting methods and tools. Emerging from this list is a recommendation for more in-depth assess ...
... 7. Expert judgment is still one of the most important ingredients for success and cannot be replaced by any of the available methods and tools. An outcome of the review is a list of criteria to help in selecting methods and tools. Emerging from this list is a recommendation for more in-depth assess ...
Bill McKibben on NY Attorney General`s Exxon Investigation
... In just the last month, the German insurance giant Allianz made a commitment to dump its coal stocks ahead of COP21, major cities like Oslo, Munster, and Melbourne have endorsed divestment, and 9 UK universities have joined the campaign. “This movement is rapidly growing, and it’s because of two th ...
... In just the last month, the German insurance giant Allianz made a commitment to dump its coal stocks ahead of COP21, major cities like Oslo, Munster, and Melbourne have endorsed divestment, and 9 UK universities have joined the campaign. “This movement is rapidly growing, and it’s because of two th ...
Adaptation to climate change in desert contexts
... Several indicators of adaptive capacity to climate change have been used in a variety of studies. However, this research argues that the selection of the best possible indexes of adaptive capacity in a specific region requires the identification of the climate stimuli and driving forces of social vu ...
... Several indicators of adaptive capacity to climate change have been used in a variety of studies. However, this research argues that the selection of the best possible indexes of adaptive capacity in a specific region requires the identification of the climate stimuli and driving forces of social vu ...