Climate change and Ontario`s provincial parks
... climate change are critical to informed decision-making. Accordingly, MNR will work to: • Strategy 1.A: Develop a provincial capability to describe, predict, and assess the important short- (0-5 years), medium(5-20 years), and long-term (20+ years) impacts of climate change on the province’s ecosys ...
... climate change are critical to informed decision-making. Accordingly, MNR will work to: • Strategy 1.A: Develop a provincial capability to describe, predict, and assess the important short- (0-5 years), medium(5-20 years), and long-term (20+ years) impacts of climate change on the province’s ecosys ...
Climate change science and Victoria
... this publication covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means except with the written permission of the Bureau of Meteorology. The Bureau of Meteorology advise that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research ...
... this publication covered by copyright may be reproduced or copied in any form or by any means except with the written permission of the Bureau of Meteorology. The Bureau of Meteorology advise that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research ...
8 — Urban Areas - Climate Change 2014 Synthesis Report
... 8.4.2. Engaging Citizens, Civil Society, the Private Sector, and Other Actors and Partners .......................................................................... 580 8.4.2.1. Engaging Stakeholders in Urban Planning and Building Decision Processes for Learning .................................... ...
... 8.4.2. Engaging Citizens, Civil Society, the Private Sector, and Other Actors and Partners .......................................................................... 580 8.4.2.1. Engaging Stakeholders in Urban Planning and Building Decision Processes for Learning .................................... ...
Climate Change Assessment for the San Juan Mountain Regions
... wildlife in our region. This report is aimed at a fairly technical audience and a shortened outreach version will be released at a later date. Knowledge about climate change and its impacts is evolving. This report is a snapshot of the current state of the science. This is a living document and shou ...
... wildlife in our region. This report is aimed at a fairly technical audience and a shortened outreach version will be released at a later date. Knowledge about climate change and its impacts is evolving. This report is a snapshot of the current state of the science. This is a living document and shou ...
Climate Change and Our Natural Resources A Report from the
... and ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean coast, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal, and Puget Sound. Virtually all of the resources and activities that our treaties protect—fishing, gathering, and hunting—are impacted by the effects of climate change. In this report, we present our collective concern ...
... and ecosystems of the Pacific Ocean coast, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, Hood Canal, and Puget Sound. Virtually all of the resources and activities that our treaties protect—fishing, gathering, and hunting—are impacted by the effects of climate change. In this report, we present our collective concern ...
COM SEC(2009)
... Following the publication of the Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, the Commission consulted widely with stakeholders and the public in developing this subsequent White Paper. From the feedback gathered through various channels (see Appendix), it was clear that stakeholders found it easier ...
... Following the publication of the Green Paper on adaptation to climate change, the Commission consulted widely with stakeholders and the public in developing this subsequent White Paper. From the feedback gathered through various channels (see Appendix), it was clear that stakeholders found it easier ...
The Land Use Model Intercomparison Project (LUMIP) contribution
... – What are the impacts of land management on surface fluxes of carbon, water, and energy? – Are there regional land-use or land-management strategies with the promise to help mitigate climate change? In addressing these questions, LUMIP will also address a range of more detailed science questions to ...
... – What are the impacts of land management on surface fluxes of carbon, water, and energy? – Are there regional land-use or land-management strategies with the promise to help mitigate climate change? In addressing these questions, LUMIP will also address a range of more detailed science questions to ...
Framework for Implementation of Climate
... out. These cover actions to address issues in various sectors such as water, agriculture, forestry, coastal areas, biodiversity, health and other vulnerable ecosystems. Notwithstanding the fact that Pakistan’s contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is very small, its role as a respons ...
... out. These cover actions to address issues in various sectors such as water, agriculture, forestry, coastal areas, biodiversity, health and other vulnerable ecosystems. Notwithstanding the fact that Pakistan’s contribution to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is very small, its role as a respons ...
SNC Vulnerability and Adaptation Coastal Zones detailed version
... over half of the total population (MoE, 2005; Abu-Jawdeh et al., 1999; CDR 2005). The existing social and developmental pressures on the coast are increasing with the increasing growth in the economy due to the relatively better access to and quality of physical and institutional infrastructure in t ...
... over half of the total population (MoE, 2005; Abu-Jawdeh et al., 1999; CDR 2005). The existing social and developmental pressures on the coast are increasing with the increasing growth in the economy due to the relatively better access to and quality of physical and institutional infrastructure in t ...
Ch12 Pre-Release - Arctic Climate Impact Assessment
... the Arctic, who live within institutional, legal, economic, and political situations that are often quite different from non-indigenous residents. Furthermore, indigenous peoples rely on different forms of social organization for their livelihoods and well-being (Freeman, 2000). Many of the concerns ...
... the Arctic, who live within institutional, legal, economic, and political situations that are often quite different from non-indigenous residents. Furthermore, indigenous peoples rely on different forms of social organization for their livelihoods and well-being (Freeman, 2000). Many of the concerns ...
Full-Text PDF
... to assess the impact of LUC. Using this methodology, past studies have shown that LUC induces a cooling at the global scale [15–17], though there are important differences regionally. LUC is shown to cool temperatures in the high and temperate latitudes of North America, while warming is noted for t ...
... to assess the impact of LUC. Using this methodology, past studies have shown that LUC induces a cooling at the global scale [15–17], though there are important differences regionally. LUC is shown to cool temperatures in the high and temperate latitudes of North America, while warming is noted for t ...
Looking Backwards, Looking Forward
... There are different sorts of proxy data that scientists use to understand changes in plant communities. Some types of pollen and some types of seeds are very resistant to decay and can be found, intact, in sediments from thousands of years ago. Not all pollen and seed types are preserved, but enough ...
... There are different sorts of proxy data that scientists use to understand changes in plant communities. Some types of pollen and some types of seeds are very resistant to decay and can be found, intact, in sediments from thousands of years ago. Not all pollen and seed types are preserved, but enough ...
Application of environmentally sound technologies for adaptation to
... associated with climate variability and climate change, it is important to consider a diverse portfolio of potential technologies for adaptation. This is essential to retain the flexibility to transfer and adopt needed technology. Barriers, such as lack of information, lack of financial and human ca ...
... associated with climate variability and climate change, it is important to consider a diverse portfolio of potential technologies for adaptation. This is essential to retain the flexibility to transfer and adopt needed technology. Barriers, such as lack of information, lack of financial and human ca ...
Climate Extremes: Recent Trends with Implications for National Security
... trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on projections of climate change tuned to identify impacts over roughly a one-century time frame. This time frame is driven by the nature of the questions that dominated the initial literature (e.g., what impacts c ...
... trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on projections of climate change tuned to identify impacts over roughly a one-century time frame. This time frame is driven by the nature of the questions that dominated the initial literature (e.g., what impacts c ...
SADC Policy paper on Climate Change
... and give off oxygen. When trees are cut down for development, agriculture, and other purposes, they are no longer available to take carbon dioxide out of the air, and actually release carbon dioxide as they decay or burn. ...
... and give off oxygen. When trees are cut down for development, agriculture, and other purposes, they are no longer available to take carbon dioxide out of the air, and actually release carbon dioxide as they decay or burn. ...
What are the next steps? - Environmental Law Institute
... This publication is part of a project to strengthen legal capacities in Mexico, to analyze and propose alternatives that facilitate climate change mitigation and the transition to a low carbon economy. It started as an initiative of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). I ...
... This publication is part of a project to strengthen legal capacities in Mexico, to analyze and propose alternatives that facilitate climate change mitigation and the transition to a low carbon economy. It started as an initiative of the Ministry of the Environment and Natural Resources (Semarnat). I ...
RE-CONSTRUCTING CLIMATE CHANGE: DISCOURSES OF THE EMERGING MOVEMENT FOR CLIMATE JUSTICE
... set of statements and rules that comprise a unique and coherent representation of the world. A review of the climate change-related literature reveals four primary discourses on the phenomenon of rising greenhouse gas emissions: early scientific, climate modernization, climate change denial, and cli ...
... set of statements and rules that comprise a unique and coherent representation of the world. A review of the climate change-related literature reveals four primary discourses on the phenomenon of rising greenhouse gas emissions: early scientific, climate modernization, climate change denial, and cli ...
... trigger outcomes that will threaten U.S. security. These assessments have had to rely on projections of climate change tuned to identify impacts over roughly a one-century time frame. This time frame is driven by the nature of the questions that dominated the initial literature (e.g., what impacts c ...
Kiribati
... resource planners to generate appropriate coastal zone management strategies. b) To institute early protection measures against coastal erosion through coastal vegetation establishment and rehabilitation.” (Kiribati Government. 1994 p.26). As with all the programmes listed in the NEMS, there was no ...
... resource planners to generate appropriate coastal zone management strategies. b) To institute early protection measures against coastal erosion through coastal vegetation establishment and rehabilitation.” (Kiribati Government. 1994 p.26). As with all the programmes listed in the NEMS, there was no ...
Bird Species and Climate Change
... the sources of information used here are free of error, the authors: Are not responsible, or liable for, the accuracy, currency and reliability of any information provided in this publication; Make no express or implied representation of warranty that any estimate of forecast will be achieved or tha ...
... the sources of information used here are free of error, the authors: Are not responsible, or liable for, the accuracy, currency and reliability of any information provided in this publication; Make no express or implied representation of warranty that any estimate of forecast will be achieved or tha ...
CIRES-Climate Change - Colorado Water Conservation Board
... out a goal to prepare the state to adapt to those climate changes “that cannot be avoided” (CCAP 2007, p. 3). Recommendations in the CCAP include assessing the vulnerability of Colorado’s water resources to climate change, analyzing impacts on interstate water compacts, and planning for extreme even ...
... out a goal to prepare the state to adapt to those climate changes “that cannot be avoided” (CCAP 2007, p. 3). Recommendations in the CCAP include assessing the vulnerability of Colorado’s water resources to climate change, analyzing impacts on interstate water compacts, and planning for extreme even ...
appendix - UA Atmospheric Sciences
... For personal health and family reasons, Mullen has doubled the teaching load and decreased research activities, leading to a short biosketch Without research activities during this period, Herman’s biosketch is not included ...
... For personal health and family reasons, Mullen has doubled the teaching load and decreased research activities, leading to a short biosketch Without research activities during this period, Herman’s biosketch is not included ...
Using climate information for drought planning
... dimensions of drought has been described by Hayes et al. (2004) as the ‘hazard analysis’ portion of a broader drought risk analysis. The hazard analysis for drought centers on describing the frequency, intensity, duration, and spatial extent of drought occurrences (Hayes et al. 2004). This is the fi ...
... dimensions of drought has been described by Hayes et al. (2004) as the ‘hazard analysis’ portion of a broader drought risk analysis. The hazard analysis for drought centers on describing the frequency, intensity, duration, and spatial extent of drought occurrences (Hayes et al. 2004). This is the fi ...
Agriculture and Future Climate Dynamics in Africa: Impacts and Adaptation Options
... specialised crop cultivation (mono-cropping) is the most vulnerable agricultural practice in Africa in the face of climate change. Warming, especially in summer, poses the highest climate risk which tends to indicate switching away from mono-cropping towards the use of irrigation, multiple cropping ...
... specialised crop cultivation (mono-cropping) is the most vulnerable agricultural practice in Africa in the face of climate change. Warming, especially in summer, poses the highest climate risk which tends to indicate switching away from mono-cropping towards the use of irrigation, multiple cropping ...
Insights to Key Questions about Climate Change
... and extreme precipitation events across the country are reported to be no more frequent than they were a century ago. Important conclusions from these data are that i) regional climate trends over the past 50-100 years that are consistent with theoretical expectations of an enhanced greenhouse effec ...
... and extreme precipitation events across the country are reported to be no more frequent than they were a century ago. Important conclusions from these data are that i) regional climate trends over the past 50-100 years that are consistent with theoretical expectations of an enhanced greenhouse effec ...