Executive Report
... for assets. Some gaps have been identified, notably related to weather and climate related thresholds, wet weather management procedures, and upper temperature for design standards. While the GB railway is relatively advanced in climate change adaptation and/ or weather management, compared to other ...
... for assets. Some gaps have been identified, notably related to weather and climate related thresholds, wet weather management procedures, and upper temperature for design standards. While the GB railway is relatively advanced in climate change adaptation and/ or weather management, compared to other ...
2. Data and Methodology
... different for each season, the change rate of annual mean temperatures was better simulated with ...
... different for each season, the change rate of annual mean temperatures was better simulated with ...
Climate-Smart Marine Protected Areas
... Climate change has been acknowledged as the greatest natural threat facing the planet today. ...
... Climate change has been acknowledged as the greatest natural threat facing the planet today. ...
WRS-08 Presentation
... WMO-ITU Seminar “Use of radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water and climate monitoring and prediction”, 2009 ...
... WMO-ITU Seminar “Use of radio spectrum for meteorology: weather, water and climate monitoring and prediction”, 2009 ...
the response of crop to temperature
... around the world the socioeconomic environment, world trade, population, technology and the natural resources are likely to undergo significant changes over the next few decades (Nakicenovic and Swart, ...
... around the world the socioeconomic environment, world trade, population, technology and the natural resources are likely to undergo significant changes over the next few decades (Nakicenovic and Swart, ...
Trends in Extreme Weather and Climate Events: Issues Related to
... et al. (1997) identify a midwinter suppression of the North Pacific storm track in present-day climate, which they attribute to very strong upper-level winds at that time of year. Then in a 3xCO2 climate model experiment, they note that very intense upper-level winds occur more often, thus producing ...
... et al. (1997) identify a midwinter suppression of the North Pacific storm track in present-day climate, which they attribute to very strong upper-level winds at that time of year. Then in a 3xCO2 climate model experiment, they note that very intense upper-level winds occur more often, thus producing ...
Past, present, and future summer stream temperature in the Lake
... the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNRF’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such as the Go Green Action Plan on Climate Change and outlines research and management program priorities for the 2011–2014 period. Theme 1: Underst ...
... the natural resources for which it has responsibility. This strategy confirms MNRF’s commitment to the Ontario government’s climate change initiatives such as the Go Green Action Plan on Climate Change and outlines research and management program priorities for the 2011–2014 period. Theme 1: Underst ...
Journalistic Narratives of Success and Failure at
... of that data. Reflecting on how to interpret the data in relation to the existing hypotheses in this particular case study does not imply that we now have enough data to reach a conclusion on the issue. On the contrary, further empirical studies are needed to facilitate the process of producing robu ...
... of that data. Reflecting on how to interpret the data in relation to the existing hypotheses in this particular case study does not imply that we now have enough data to reach a conclusion on the issue. On the contrary, further empirical studies are needed to facilitate the process of producing robu ...
Diplom/Master`s Thesis - Institute for the Study of Society and
... 2004-present National Research Council. Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making. Invited Study Participant; focus on the First U.S. National Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change. 2003-present Climate Change Communication and Social C ...
... 2004-present National Research Council. Public Participation in Environmental Assessment and Decision Making. Invited Study Participant; focus on the First U.S. National Assessment of the Potential Consequences of Climate Variability and Change. 2003-present Climate Change Communication and Social C ...
Pacific Region Climate Change Science and Learning Opportunities
... national parks, and in some cases in rapid and concerning ways. These changes will have implications for what visitors see and experience in national parks and will require new approaches to the protection of natural and historic resources within parks. “Studies like this are critical to inform nati ...
... national parks, and in some cases in rapid and concerning ways. These changes will have implications for what visitors see and experience in national parks and will require new approaches to the protection of natural and historic resources within parks. “Studies like this are critical to inform nati ...
Review of the UN-REDD Policy Board Structure
... • The present situation is one where demand and supply for each type of energy is in a precarious balance. For biomass supply is being met in an unsustainable way through deforestation. Uganda has a total of 3.6 million hectares of forest land. The total deforestation rate per year is 1.8%. Although ...
... • The present situation is one where demand and supply for each type of energy is in a precarious balance. For biomass supply is being met in an unsustainable way through deforestation. Uganda has a total of 3.6 million hectares of forest land. The total deforestation rate per year is 1.8%. Although ...
Copernicus Climate Change Services
... Goal: Develop proof-of-concept for three relevant sectors Develop demonstrators for three sectors: Energy, Water Resource Management, and one TBD based on quality of proposals Document the value chain from Earth observation and model output to tailored climate information for each sector Ident ...
... Goal: Develop proof-of-concept for three relevant sectors Develop demonstrators for three sectors: Energy, Water Resource Management, and one TBD based on quality of proposals Document the value chain from Earth observation and model output to tailored climate information for each sector Ident ...
Slide 1
... poverty and population growth, with humanitarian, health, political and security consequences, including greater migration. Climate change can also lead to disputes over trade routes, maritime zones and resources previously inaccessible.” EU SGHR Report on Implementation of the EU Security Strategy ...
... poverty and population growth, with humanitarian, health, political and security consequences, including greater migration. Climate change can also lead to disputes over trade routes, maritime zones and resources previously inaccessible.” EU SGHR Report on Implementation of the EU Security Strategy ...
Impact of Climate Change on the Poor in Bolivia
... characteristics in the forested areas (dry species of ecosystems which can easily catch fire) and populated zones will increase the conditions for a larger number of forest fires in the future”.14 When climate change is coupled with deforestation and changing natural habitats the result is environm ...
... characteristics in the forested areas (dry species of ecosystems which can easily catch fire) and populated zones will increase the conditions for a larger number of forest fires in the future”.14 When climate change is coupled with deforestation and changing natural habitats the result is environm ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Tourism in Spain
... the EU 6th framework. Åsbjørn Åheim (CICERO) is thanked for helpful suggestions. ...
... the EU 6th framework. Åsbjørn Åheim (CICERO) is thanked for helpful suggestions. ...
Guidance on CC Adaptation Measures for Waterbirds (20-08
... migratory waterbirds consequent on changed climate, and the implications such changes have for national, and hence international networks of protected areas, and a growing body of research findings that have relevance to this topic. Conscious that adaptation measures that help maintain and improve t ...
... migratory waterbirds consequent on changed climate, and the implications such changes have for national, and hence international networks of protected areas, and a growing body of research findings that have relevance to this topic. Conscious that adaptation measures that help maintain and improve t ...
Wetlands and global climate change
... reduce water stress on dominant plant populations (Gitlin et al. 2005). A number of case studies recently undertaken by The Wildlife Society revealed the complexity and potential effects of climate change, while also demonstrating the uncertainty. For example, one case study suggested that waterfowl ...
... reduce water stress on dominant plant populations (Gitlin et al. 2005). A number of case studies recently undertaken by The Wildlife Society revealed the complexity and potential effects of climate change, while also demonstrating the uncertainty. For example, one case study suggested that waterfowl ...
Disaster risk reduction or climate change adaptation: Are we
... that a development or future perspective must be taken, thereby accounting for all the interrelated factors implicated as contributing to community vulnerability. If DRR were to have solely an historical perspective, then any strategy implemented to reduce disaster risk could be deemed immediately o ...
... that a development or future perspective must be taken, thereby accounting for all the interrelated factors implicated as contributing to community vulnerability. If DRR were to have solely an historical perspective, then any strategy implemented to reduce disaster risk could be deemed immediately o ...
2008 4 7 Kristen Miller Report
... that Scotland should seek to lead the way in the United Kingdom on emissions targets and investment in renewable energy technologies. Progress on both will enable us to be even more ambitious in the years to come. Indeed, COSLA has long argued for an integrated Scottish Energy strategy and encourage ...
... that Scotland should seek to lead the way in the United Kingdom on emissions targets and investment in renewable energy technologies. Progress on both will enable us to be even more ambitious in the years to come. Indeed, COSLA has long argued for an integrated Scottish Energy strategy and encourage ...
Climate and Climate Change in West Africa, 2008
... reflected back (back to space) by the Earth’s air, white clouds and uncovered surface areas (particularly white, ice-covered areas like the Arctic and Antarctic). This is called the albedo. Incidental sun rays that are not reflected back into space are absorbed by the atmosphere (21%) and the Earth’ ...
... reflected back (back to space) by the Earth’s air, white clouds and uncovered surface areas (particularly white, ice-covered areas like the Arctic and Antarctic). This is called the albedo. Incidental sun rays that are not reflected back into space are absorbed by the atmosphere (21%) and the Earth’ ...
Climate change impacts in urban coastal
... effort for at least the past 30 years (e.g. Barth and Titus 1984; Broadus et al. 1986). Initially, research was focused on assessing the impacts and risk of sea level rise. Over time, emphasis has shifted from impact and risk assessment to adaptation, and from sea level rise, to considerations of ho ...
... effort for at least the past 30 years (e.g. Barth and Titus 1984; Broadus et al. 1986). Initially, research was focused on assessing the impacts and risk of sea level rise. Over time, emphasis has shifted from impact and risk assessment to adaptation, and from sea level rise, to considerations of ho ...
Ecosystem-based Adaptation in Marine and Coastal Ecosystems
... reduce the impacts of climate change and avoid catastrophic consequences in the long term. In the absence of such strong mitigation action, it is possible that the most vulnerable ecosystems, such as coral reefs, will cease to function in their current forms within a few decades (Hoegh-Guldberg et a ...
... reduce the impacts of climate change and avoid catastrophic consequences in the long term. In the absence of such strong mitigation action, it is possible that the most vulnerable ecosystems, such as coral reefs, will cease to function in their current forms within a few decades (Hoegh-Guldberg et a ...
Ayni, Ayllu - Kings College
... ly agreed that the innovations in agricultural practices are based on pre-existing cultural values and traditional knowledge. For example, one specific change remarked upon in all of the focus group discussions was that certain potato crops can no longer be cultivated in the lower zones of the Park, ...
... ly agreed that the innovations in agricultural practices are based on pre-existing cultural values and traditional knowledge. For example, one specific change remarked upon in all of the focus group discussions was that certain potato crops can no longer be cultivated in the lower zones of the Park, ...
Gender and Climate Change
... There is a need for the gender analysis of climate change interventions if they are to be socially just. This means asking How do climate change interventions affect the gender division of labour? Are the costs, and benefits, distributed in ways which are socially just?: •Do climate change intervent ...
... There is a need for the gender analysis of climate change interventions if they are to be socially just. This means asking How do climate change interventions affect the gender division of labour? Are the costs, and benefits, distributed in ways which are socially just?: •Do climate change intervent ...