Climate Change - Ville de Moncton
... Regional Adaptation Collaborative (RAC) program, a cost-shared federal program developed to identify and reduce the impacts posed by climate changei. Through this partnership, a technical study, prepared by AMEC Earth and Environmental, was produced to help identify climate change trends and what th ...
... Regional Adaptation Collaborative (RAC) program, a cost-shared federal program developed to identify and reduce the impacts posed by climate changei. Through this partnership, a technical study, prepared by AMEC Earth and Environmental, was produced to help identify climate change trends and what th ...
Climate Change, Extreme Weather Events, and the Highway System
... The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. On the authority of the charter granted to i ...
... The National Academy of Sciences is a private, nonprofit, self-perpetuating society of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research, dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology and to their use for the general welfare. On the authority of the charter granted to i ...
IPCC WGI AR5 Chapter Template
... convictions were driven by the strength of his outstanding scientific expertise. He was highly respected as Founding Editor of the interdisciplinary journal Climatic Change and hundreds of books and published papers, many of which were co-authored with scientists from diverse disciplines. His associ ...
... convictions were driven by the strength of his outstanding scientific expertise. He was highly respected as Founding Editor of the interdisciplinary journal Climatic Change and hundreds of books and published papers, many of which were co-authored with scientists from diverse disciplines. His associ ...
LCCARL299_en.pdf
... 1. Climate-sensitive diseases in the Caribbean ................................................................................... 66 (i) Vector-borne diseases .................................................................................................................... 66 (ii) Waterborne and ...
... 1. Climate-sensitive diseases in the Caribbean ................................................................................... 66 (i) Vector-borne diseases .................................................................................................................... 66 (ii) Waterborne and ...
Abrupt climate change as an important agent of ecological change... Northeast U.S. throughout the past 15,000 years
... vegetation phases. Our results support the second. Large dissimilarity between temporally close fossil pollen samples indicates large vegetation changes within 500 years across >4 of latitude at ca 13.25– 12.75, 12.0–11.5, 10.5, 8.25, and 5.25 ka. The evidence of vegetation change coincides with in ...
... vegetation phases. Our results support the second. Large dissimilarity between temporally close fossil pollen samples indicates large vegetation changes within 500 years across >4 of latitude at ca 13.25– 12.75, 12.0–11.5, 10.5, 8.25, and 5.25 ka. The evidence of vegetation change coincides with in ...
Saltwater Intrusion and Climate Change
... In coastal areas, fresh groundwater from inland sources mixes with saline (salty) groundwater originating beneath the ocean floor. The boundary between fresh groundwater and saline groundwater does not always remain in the same place and can often shift inland or seaward, depending on the conditions ...
... In coastal areas, fresh groundwater from inland sources mixes with saline (salty) groundwater originating beneath the ocean floor. The boundary between fresh groundwater and saline groundwater does not always remain in the same place and can often shift inland or seaward, depending on the conditions ...
Consulta: subjectFacets:"Resilience" Registros recuperados: 243
... Autores: Angeler, David G; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment; [email protected]; Allen, Craig R; U.S. Geological Survey, Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; all ...
... Autores: Angeler, David G; Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences, Department of Aquatic Sciences and Assessment; [email protected]; Allen, Craig R; U.S. Geological Survey, Nebraska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit; School of Natural Resources, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; all ...
viet nam`s intended nationally determined contribution
... • Nationally determined: “Nationally determined” means that the contributions should be developed by countries themselves rather than through a common decision. • Contribution: The INDCs, as regulated in Warsaw, have to be seen as a contribution to achieving the targets of the Convention. They wil ...
... • Nationally determined: “Nationally determined” means that the contributions should be developed by countries themselves rather than through a common decision. • Contribution: The INDCs, as regulated in Warsaw, have to be seen as a contribution to achieving the targets of the Convention. They wil ...
Assessing Cross-Sectoral Adaptation and Mitigation
... Fertilisers....................................................................................................................... 52 The impact of fertiliser type ................................................................................................................ 53 Timing of fertiliser ...
... Fertilisers....................................................................................................................... 52 The impact of fertiliser type ................................................................................................................ 53 Timing of fertiliser ...
View online () - National Intelligence University
... how the effects of climate change might lead to future violent conflicts, and assesses the best way to prevent these conflicts. In his research, Plowman reviews the environmental security literature and applies events from Darfur to climate change models. This research suggests that climate change i ...
... how the effects of climate change might lead to future violent conflicts, and assesses the best way to prevent these conflicts. In his research, Plowman reviews the environmental security literature and applies events from Darfur to climate change models. This research suggests that climate change i ...
- The Climate Institute
... research. Some were quick to blame the resultant price spike on the state’s surging renewable energy and the closure of its coal-fired power stations. Yet, our research shows this “crisis” didn’t affect the continued growth in enthusiasm for renewable energy. It may, however, have played a role in t ...
... research. Some were quick to blame the resultant price spike on the state’s surging renewable energy and the closure of its coal-fired power stations. Yet, our research shows this “crisis” didn’t affect the continued growth in enthusiasm for renewable energy. It may, however, have played a role in t ...
Discursive Constructions of Climate Change Engagement
... and knowledge and thus have a crucial role in addressing climate change. However, climate change is a complex issue with no commonly accepted standards and guidelines. This study is concerned with the dilemma that business organisations face when they are striving address climate change. This study ...
... and knowledge and thus have a crucial role in addressing climate change. However, climate change is a complex issue with no commonly accepted standards and guidelines. This study is concerned with the dilemma that business organisations face when they are striving address climate change. This study ...
Review and Analysis of CAPA and LAPA
... central data set of all CAPAs and LAPAs and produce a comprehensive report comprising priority of need based interventions, identifying key impacts that CAPA and LAPA have documented particularly in relation to water, agriculture, forests and biodiversity, and put forward recommendations for conside ...
... central data set of all CAPAs and LAPAs and produce a comprehensive report comprising priority of need based interventions, identifying key impacts that CAPA and LAPA have documented particularly in relation to water, agriculture, forests and biodiversity, and put forward recommendations for conside ...
Impacts of climate change on water resources
... The present research study provides a synthesis of scientific evidence on climate change impacts on water resources in Europe. Observed and projected changes at regional level are analysed in detail. Challenges for European societies that result from these changes in water resources are derived, and ...
... The present research study provides a synthesis of scientific evidence on climate change impacts on water resources in Europe. Observed and projected changes at regional level are analysed in detail. Challenges for European societies that result from these changes in water resources are derived, and ...
Constructing Sea-Level Scenarios for Impact and Adaptation
... Figure 2: Summary of a methodology commonly applied for developing sea-level scenarios for impact assessment and adaptation planning. MSL – mean sea level; ESL – extreme sea level. ........................ 5 Figure 3: The estimated budget of the components of global mean sea level change (A), their ...
... Figure 2: Summary of a methodology commonly applied for developing sea-level scenarios for impact assessment and adaptation planning. MSL – mean sea level; ESL – extreme sea level. ........................ 5 Figure 3: The estimated budget of the components of global mean sea level change (A), their ...
South Africa`s Second National Communication under the
... for developing countries in reporting on national circumstances, and a national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for the year 2000. It includes a general description of steps taken or envisaged to implement the Convention; measures to facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change; measures to mitig ...
... for developing countries in reporting on national circumstances, and a national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory for the year 2000. It includes a general description of steps taken or envisaged to implement the Convention; measures to facilitate adequate adaptation to climate change; measures to mitig ...
Selected Tools to Evaluate Water Monitoring Networks for Climate
... activities and thinking because of observed or expected changes in climate, in order to moderate harm or take advantage of new opportunities”.1 Changes in temperature regimes and the patterns of precipitation from climate change may lead to reduced snow cover, shrunken glaciers, degraded ground ice ...
... activities and thinking because of observed or expected changes in climate, in order to moderate harm or take advantage of new opportunities”.1 Changes in temperature regimes and the patterns of precipitation from climate change may lead to reduced snow cover, shrunken glaciers, degraded ground ice ...
Watershed Modeling to Assess the Sensitivity of Streamflow
... Hydrologic Simulation Program―FORTRAN (HSPF) models. Scenarios of future climate change were developed based on statistically and dynamically downscaled climate model simulations representative of the period 2041−2070. Scenarios of urban and residential development for this same period were develope ...
... Hydrologic Simulation Program―FORTRAN (HSPF) models. Scenarios of future climate change were developed based on statistically and dynamically downscaled climate model simulations representative of the period 2041−2070. Scenarios of urban and residential development for this same period were develope ...
Asia-Pacific Human Development Report
... These large deprivations are compounded by geographic exposure, climate-sensitive livelihoods and low capacity to recover from shocks. Human beings can no longer continue to think of themselves as distinct from the environment. They have been transforming nature for too long — notably by releasing h ...
... These large deprivations are compounded by geographic exposure, climate-sensitive livelihoods and low capacity to recover from shocks. Human beings can no longer continue to think of themselves as distinct from the environment. They have been transforming nature for too long — notably by releasing h ...
Response Diversity Can Increase Ecological Resilience to
... While each type will negatively affect the other through competition, each might also benefit the other by reducing the potential for an additional competitor such as macroalgae to invade after a disturbance. To determine how community composition affects ecological resilience, we modeled coral-macr ...
... While each type will negatively affect the other through competition, each might also benefit the other by reducing the potential for an additional competitor such as macroalgae to invade after a disturbance. To determine how community composition affects ecological resilience, we modeled coral-macr ...
Working Paper 205 - Watkiss (opens in new window)
... Review of the Economics of Adaptation and Climate-Resilient Development studies identified, though these are primarily in the grey literature. A synthesis of this evidence base has identified some key findings. First, while the information base has expanded significantly, it is concentrated in some ...
... Review of the Economics of Adaptation and Climate-Resilient Development studies identified, though these are primarily in the grey literature. A synthesis of this evidence base has identified some key findings. First, while the information base has expanded significantly, it is concentrated in some ...
climate change - Centre for Science and Policy
... of maize in the Midwestern US and rice in southern China, appears to rise from near zero at present, to become increasingly significant with global temperature rise of more than 2°C, and in the worst cases to reach somewhere in the region of 25% (maize) and 75% (rice) respectively with global temper ...
... of maize in the Midwestern US and rice in southern China, appears to rise from near zero at present, to become increasingly significant with global temperature rise of more than 2°C, and in the worst cases to reach somewhere in the region of 25% (maize) and 75% (rice) respectively with global temper ...
Camels and Climate Resilience: Adaptation in Northern Kenya
... The shift has been seen as an adaptation to climate change, ‘a means to build climate resilience’ (Toulmin 2009), as camels can survive severe droughts and continue to contribute to household nutrition and economy in dry periods (Dahl and Hjort 1976; Wilson et al. 1990; Hülsebusch and Kaufmann 2002) ...
... The shift has been seen as an adaptation to climate change, ‘a means to build climate resilience’ (Toulmin 2009), as camels can survive severe droughts and continue to contribute to household nutrition and economy in dry periods (Dahl and Hjort 1976; Wilson et al. 1990; Hülsebusch and Kaufmann 2002) ...
climate change - Centre for Science and Policy
... of maize in the Midwestern US and rice in southern China, appears to rise from near zero at present, to become increasingly significant with global temperature rise of more than 2°C, and in the worst cases to reach somewhere in the region of 25% (maize) and 75% (rice) respectively with global temper ...
... of maize in the Midwestern US and rice in southern China, appears to rise from near zero at present, to become increasingly significant with global temperature rise of more than 2°C, and in the worst cases to reach somewhere in the region of 25% (maize) and 75% (rice) respectively with global temper ...
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, ...