Do values subjectively define the limits to climate change adaptation?
... The values associated with traditional, modern and postmodern worldviews are hypothesised to correspond to different priorities for climate change adaptations. Traditional worldviews may prioritise adaptation strategies that emphasise needs for belongingness and group identity, that recognise local ...
... The values associated with traditional, modern and postmodern worldviews are hypothesised to correspond to different priorities for climate change adaptations. Traditional worldviews may prioritise adaptation strategies that emphasise needs for belongingness and group identity, that recognise local ...
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... eliminate hunger; to enable the agriculture sectors to adapt to climate change; and to mitigate climate change in order to keep it at levels where it is still possible to ensure and safeguard everyone’s food security and nutrition. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the effects of cl ...
... eliminate hunger; to enable the agriculture sectors to adapt to climate change; and to mitigate climate change in order to keep it at levels where it is still possible to ensure and safeguard everyone’s food security and nutrition. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of the effects of cl ...
- UNDP Climate Change Adaptation
... Institutional and Political Context 8. The Pakistan Framework for Economic Growth (2011) developed by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, highlights the role of climate change in its growth model, proposing to “climate-proof economic growth from the impacts of climate change, paying p ...
... Institutional and Political Context 8. The Pakistan Framework for Economic Growth (2011) developed by the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms, highlights the role of climate change in its growth model, proposing to “climate-proof economic growth from the impacts of climate change, paying p ...
Linking Climate Change and Fish Conservation Efforts Using
... data, statistical or empirical relationships, and expert opinion. Constructing this model helps formalize understanding and assumptions; this focuses discussion, refines logic, and identifies uncertainties. Overall, the conceptual model provides a template to structure thinking about the problem (Ma ...
... data, statistical or empirical relationships, and expert opinion. Constructing this model helps formalize understanding and assumptions; this focuses discussion, refines logic, and identifies uncertainties. Overall, the conceptual model provides a template to structure thinking about the problem (Ma ...
Urban Forest Climate Adaptation Framework for Metro Vancouver
... Climate broadly drives native tree species distribution and determines which introduced tree species can successfully grow in Metro Vancouver. Climatic conditions across the Metro Vancouver region vary dramatically in terms of temperature and precipitation (Figure 1). The region straddles the Coa ...
... Climate broadly drives native tree species distribution and determines which introduced tree species can successfully grow in Metro Vancouver. Climatic conditions across the Metro Vancouver region vary dramatically in terms of temperature and precipitation (Figure 1). The region straddles the Coa ...
Conceptualizing urban adaptation to climate change. Findings from
... more comprehensive economic development policies, and those aimed at increasing urban sustainability, on the wake of Agenda 21 initiatives, making evident the potentialities and responsibilities of urban areas for the reduction and mitigation of global environmental impacts. Since the beginning of t ...
... more comprehensive economic development policies, and those aimed at increasing urban sustainability, on the wake of Agenda 21 initiatives, making evident the potentialities and responsibilities of urban areas for the reduction and mitigation of global environmental impacts. Since the beginning of t ...
Assessing the Risk of a Collapse of the Atlantic Thermohaline
... Why would the THC collapse? There are two threads of evidence that suggest this possibility. One is based on modelling and the other is drawn from paleoclimate evidence. The first model of the THC was developed by Henry Stommel [1]. In this very simple model, heat and salt are transported from an eq ...
... Why would the THC collapse? There are two threads of evidence that suggest this possibility. One is based on modelling and the other is drawn from paleoclimate evidence. The first model of the THC was developed by Henry Stommel [1]. In this very simple model, heat and salt are transported from an eq ...
Charting A New Low-Carbon Route To Development
... developed countries cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050, with 20–30% cuts by 2020. For major emitters in developing countries, it recommends aiming for an emission trajectory that would peak in 2020 with 20% cuts by 2050. The target reduction can be realised through emissions reduct ...
... developed countries cut greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050, with 20–30% cuts by 2020. For major emitters in developing countries, it recommends aiming for an emission trajectory that would peak in 2020 with 20% cuts by 2050. The target reduction can be realised through emissions reduct ...
Climate change adaptation strategies for Australian birds
... Table 20. Costs of fine scale modelling to identify terrestrial refugia for Australian birds exposed and/or sensitive to climate change (costs AU$’000) ...................................... 59 Table 21. Annual costs (AU$’000s) of monitoring Australian bird taxa that may be sensitive or exposed to t ...
... Table 20. Costs of fine scale modelling to identify terrestrial refugia for Australian birds exposed and/or sensitive to climate change (costs AU$’000) ...................................... 59 Table 21. Annual costs (AU$’000s) of monitoring Australian bird taxa that may be sensitive or exposed to t ...
DRAFT (2/15/2012) – PLEASE DO NOT CITE, QUOTE OR REPRODUCE A M -D
... agencies and Congress.10 Others focused on the substantive impact of the reorganization on agency programs, pointing out that good reasons may support what appears to be a “byzantine” governmental structure.”11 Members of the President’s own party, for example, questioned whether the consolidation w ...
... agencies and Congress.10 Others focused on the substantive impact of the reorganization on agency programs, pointing out that good reasons may support what appears to be a “byzantine” governmental structure.”11 Members of the President’s own party, for example, questioned whether the consolidation w ...
STRIVE Ireland in a Warmer Report Series No.27
... The Community Climate Change Consortium for Ireland (C4I) project was supported and co-funded by Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainable Energy Ireland and the Higher Education Authority with resources provided by the Irish Government's National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-2006. The work was al ...
... The Community Climate Change Consortium for Ireland (C4I) project was supported and co-funded by Environmental Protection Agency, Sustainable Energy Ireland and the Higher Education Authority with resources provided by the Irish Government's National Development Plan (NDP) 2000-2006. The work was al ...
Climate change: impacts and adaptation for agriculture in Western
... estimate how climate may change in the future. The results of this modelling produce suites of climate projections for each emission scenario. Projections are usually presented as an average and a range of values for the short term (2020–30), medium term (2040–60) and long term (2070–2100), compared ...
... estimate how climate may change in the future. The results of this modelling produce suites of climate projections for each emission scenario. Projections are usually presented as an average and a range of values for the short term (2020–30), medium term (2040–60) and long term (2070–2100), compared ...
Climate Change Issues and Impacts in the Wet Tropics
... This report has been generated jointly by James Cook University and the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation for the purposes of reporting to the Commonwealth of Australia and should not be used for any other purposes. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of ...
... This report has been generated jointly by James Cook University and the Commonwealth Science and Industrial Research Organisation for the purposes of reporting to the Commonwealth of Australia and should not be used for any other purposes. The views expressed herein are not necessarily the views of ...
Climate change vulnerability in South East Queensland: a spatial
... change because of its growing population and coastal location. Human settlements, infrastructure, unique ecosystems, and primary industries all face threats from more extreme weather events, increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Despi ...
... change because of its growing population and coastal location. Human settlements, infrastructure, unique ecosystems, and primary industries all face threats from more extreme weather events, increased temperatures and altered rainfall patterns as a result of increased greenhouse gas emissions. Despi ...
Southern New Hampshire
... EARTH’S CLIMATE CHANGES. It always has and always will. However, an extensive and growing body of scientific evidence indicates that human activities—including the burning of fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy, clearing of forested lands for agriculture, and raising livestock—are no ...
... EARTH’S CLIMATE CHANGES. It always has and always will. However, an extensive and growing body of scientific evidence indicates that human activities—including the burning of fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy, clearing of forested lands for agriculture, and raising livestock—are no ...
Climate Change in Southern New Hampshire
... EARTH’S CLIMATE CHANGES. It always has and always will. However, an extensive and growing body of scientific evidence indicates that human activities—including the burning of fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy, clearing of forested lands for agriculture, and raising livestock—are no ...
... EARTH’S CLIMATE CHANGES. It always has and always will. However, an extensive and growing body of scientific evidence indicates that human activities—including the burning of fossil fuel (coal, oil, and natural gas) for energy, clearing of forested lands for agriculture, and raising livestock—are no ...
“Duck Factory” of North America - American Meteorological Society
... ponds within the basin go from extensive open water with little surrounding vegetation during wet years to little open water surrounded by extensive marsh and emergent cover in drier years. This cycle of plant turnover helps to maintain biodiversity and recycle nutrients (Johnson et al. 2010). Areas ...
... ponds within the basin go from extensive open water with little surrounding vegetation during wet years to little open water surrounded by extensive marsh and emergent cover in drier years. This cycle of plant turnover helps to maintain biodiversity and recycle nutrients (Johnson et al. 2010). Areas ...
Climate change and water in south Asia
... CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be ...
... CSIRO advises that the information contained in this publication comprises general statements based on scientific research. The reader is advised and needs to be aware that such information may be incomplete or unable to be used in any specific situation. No reliance or actions must therefore be ...
UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 Synthesis Report
... • More action needed: New, stronger or different government policies or implementation activities– over and above those already planned – are needed to reduce long-term vulnerability to climate change. • Research priority: Research is needed to fill significant evidence gaps or reduce the uncertai ...
... • More action needed: New, stronger or different government policies or implementation activities– over and above those already planned – are needed to reduce long-term vulnerability to climate change. • Research priority: Research is needed to fill significant evidence gaps or reduce the uncertai ...
UNDERSTANDING EL NIÑO IN OCEAN–ATMOSPHERE GENERAL
... Sun et al. 2009). Similarly, there are still large (bars) in the central-western Pacific (Niño-4 region; see Fig. 4) for the differences in how the models reproduce the 20th-century simulations of the IPCC AR4. (left) Observations are taken mean state of the tropical ocean, including from the 40-yr ...
... Sun et al. 2009). Similarly, there are still large (bars) in the central-western Pacific (Niño-4 region; see Fig. 4) for the differences in how the models reproduce the 20th-century simulations of the IPCC AR4. (left) Observations are taken mean state of the tropical ocean, including from the 40-yr ...
Climate Change and Displacement for Indigenous Communities in
... Saami in Finland, Norway and Sweden near or above the Arctic Circle. Norway plays a large role throughout this discussion because (i) most residents in Arctic Scandinavia live in Norway, (ii) most indigenous peoples in Arctic Scandinavia live in Norway, and (iii) Norway is the only country of the th ...
... Saami in Finland, Norway and Sweden near or above the Arctic Circle. Norway plays a large role throughout this discussion because (i) most residents in Arctic Scandinavia live in Norway, (ii) most indigenous peoples in Arctic Scandinavia live in Norway, and (iii) Norway is the only country of the th ...
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... I was glad to see that a new report was coming from the NIPCC. The work of this group of scientists to present the evidence for natural climate warming and climate change is an essential counter-balance to the biased reporting of the IPCC. They have brought to focus a range of peer-reviewed publica ...
... I was glad to see that a new report was coming from the NIPCC. The work of this group of scientists to present the evidence for natural climate warming and climate change is an essential counter-balance to the biased reporting of the IPCC. They have brought to focus a range of peer-reviewed publica ...
Hydrologic response of a Hawaiian watershed to future climate
... approximately by eightfold (http://www.census.gov/). With increasing population over time, the demand for freshwater has significantly increased and expected to continue under the risk of climate change. For example, Wai’anae district can currently meet 50% of its water demand (35 204 m3 day1) with ...
... approximately by eightfold (http://www.census.gov/). With increasing population over time, the demand for freshwater has significantly increased and expected to continue under the risk of climate change. For example, Wai’anae district can currently meet 50% of its water demand (35 204 m3 day1) with ...
Impacts of Climate Related Geo-engineering on Biological Diversity
... nuclei in the lower atmosphere, thereby whitening clouds with the aim of increasing the reflection of solar radiation; 4. Increases in surface albedo: modifying land or ocean surfaces with the aim of reflecting more solar radiation. Theoretically, these techniques could be implemented separately or ...
... nuclei in the lower atmosphere, thereby whitening clouds with the aim of increasing the reflection of solar radiation; 4. Increases in surface albedo: modifying land or ocean surfaces with the aim of reflecting more solar radiation. Theoretically, these techniques could be implemented separately or ...
Climate risk management workshop - background notes
... A further significant aspec relates to the institutional location of DRM practice, given the increasing importance conceded DRR practice and its clear development planning basis. Climate change is predicted to modify the parameters of many hydrometeorological hazards, influence the levels and types ...
... A further significant aspec relates to the institutional location of DRM practice, given the increasing importance conceded DRR practice and its clear development planning basis. Climate change is predicted to modify the parameters of many hydrometeorological hazards, influence the levels and types ...