Climate Policy Integration, Coherence, and Governance
... • The first criterion is the inclusion of integrated climate change aspects. Some degree of inclusion is a prerequisite for the other criteria utilised. When integrating a policy, it is essential that different policy instruments are consistent with one another, or as phrased by Lafferty and Hovden ...
... • The first criterion is the inclusion of integrated climate change aspects. Some degree of inclusion is a prerequisite for the other criteria utilised. When integrating a policy, it is essential that different policy instruments are consistent with one another, or as phrased by Lafferty and Hovden ...
the effects of climate change in the netherlands: 2012
... detect human and agricultural pests and diseases. This infrastructure is made increasingly necessary by the huge numbers of global and European transport movements. Attention is also being given, at both the global and European levels, to the consequences of climate change for the spread of infectio ...
... detect human and agricultural pests and diseases. This infrastructure is made increasingly necessary by the huge numbers of global and European transport movements. Attention is also being given, at both the global and European levels, to the consequences of climate change for the spread of infectio ...
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... The Stern Review of The Economics of Climate Change (Stern et al., 2006) has caused substantial discussion, not least about the validity of the headline conclusion that climate change would cause a welfare loss equivalent to a permanent income loss of 5 to 20%. The initial responses of many economis ...
... The Stern Review of The Economics of Climate Change (Stern et al., 2006) has caused substantial discussion, not least about the validity of the headline conclusion that climate change would cause a welfare loss equivalent to a permanent income loss of 5 to 20%. The initial responses of many economis ...
Volume 25, Nº1, 2011
... horizons of modelling projections for climate change impacts (commonly over 20 years) are far too distant to be of priority to current political regimes, and there is insufficient local data to downscale global modelling projections to yield information that can be meaningfully applied to small geog ...
... horizons of modelling projections for climate change impacts (commonly over 20 years) are far too distant to be of priority to current political regimes, and there is insufficient local data to downscale global modelling projections to yield information that can be meaningfully applied to small geog ...
vii. annexes
... objective for climate change is to reduce the risk that it poses to developing countries – particularly the poor – so that the MDGs may be achieved. Therefore, UNDP focuses on: (a) assessing vulnerability in key sectors; (b) integrating climate change risk considerations into development plans and ...
... objective for climate change is to reduce the risk that it poses to developing countries – particularly the poor – so that the MDGs may be achieved. Therefore, UNDP focuses on: (a) assessing vulnerability in key sectors; (b) integrating climate change risk considerations into development plans and ...
part 3. technical summary
... Both non-technical and technical summaries are presented along with a synopsis of the adaptation measures that have emerged from the project. Institutional and tools and methods using the concept of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are also presented. In summary: ...
... Both non-technical and technical summaries are presented along with a synopsis of the adaptation measures that have emerged from the project. Institutional and tools and methods using the concept of Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM) are also presented. In summary: ...
The Paris Agreement and Beyond: International Climate Change
... The Paris Agreement is a breakthrough in multilateral efforts to address the threat of global climate change. For the first time, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions includes contributions from all of the major-emitting countries—and, indeed, a large majority of the countri ...
... The Paris Agreement is a breakthrough in multilateral efforts to address the threat of global climate change. For the first time, an international agreement to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions includes contributions from all of the major-emitting countries—and, indeed, a large majority of the countri ...
A regional climate change decision framework for natural resource
... risks and opportunities, and to provide a baseline review of information on impacts and ideas for adaptation. There are specific characteristics of the AMLR that suggest significant capacity for climate change adaptation to 2030. In broad terms, the most vulnerable systems were initially assessed to ...
... risks and opportunities, and to provide a baseline review of information on impacts and ideas for adaptation. There are specific characteristics of the AMLR that suggest significant capacity for climate change adaptation to 2030. In broad terms, the most vulnerable systems were initially assessed to ...
CLIMATE CHANGE, MIGRATION, AND THE PUGET SOUND REGION
... changes in how systems are designed and managed in order to deal with these impacts. Despite the challenges that Northwest communities face, some experts have noted that the region may be relatively sheltered from the worst climatic disasters. A particularly influential blog post by University of Wa ...
... changes in how systems are designed and managed in order to deal with these impacts. Despite the challenges that Northwest communities face, some experts have noted that the region may be relatively sheltered from the worst climatic disasters. A particularly influential blog post by University of Wa ...
1) Bad Ideas - CBC Ombudsman - Radio
... as the rest of us. The very notion of scientific progress implies prior ignorance and error. But what is the probability that, as denialists claim, the consensus reached by thousands of independent scientists in related fields is fundamentally, comprehensively, wildly wrong? Climate-change deniers d ...
... as the rest of us. The very notion of scientific progress implies prior ignorance and error. But what is the probability that, as denialists claim, the consensus reached by thousands of independent scientists in related fields is fundamentally, comprehensively, wildly wrong? Climate-change deniers d ...
LIFE and climate change adaptation
... climate adaptation measures, including ‘blue infrastructure’ to provide additional flood storage capacity and reduce overheating risks in urban areas. European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - Climate adaptation can be mainstreamed into agriculture through Rural Development Programm ...
... climate adaptation measures, including ‘blue infrastructure’ to provide additional flood storage capacity and reduce overheating risks in urban areas. European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development (EAFRD) - Climate adaptation can be mainstreamed into agriculture through Rural Development Programm ...
Center for Global Environmental Research
... nm integrated in the lower to middle stratosphere compiled by Sato et al. (1986) and updated by Hansen et al. (2002) ..............................................................................................12 Historical time series of global annual mean volume mixing ratios of well-mixed GHGs: ...
... nm integrated in the lower to middle stratosphere compiled by Sato et al. (1986) and updated by Hansen et al. (2002) ..............................................................................................12 Historical time series of global annual mean volume mixing ratios of well-mixed GHGs: ...
Glantz 2004 - Ilan Kelman
... advantageous. Consequently, there is a growing awareness among educators, researchers and young professionals in a variety of fields of the need for a better understanding of just how climate variability and change (on a variety of time scales from seasons to centuries) affect ecosystems and the aff ...
... advantageous. Consequently, there is a growing awareness among educators, researchers and young professionals in a variety of fields of the need for a better understanding of just how climate variability and change (on a variety of time scales from seasons to centuries) affect ecosystems and the aff ...
Annex I Annex D in the Convention
... Arctic Council’s Arctic Monitoring Assessment Program (AMAP) have prepared a systematic and authoritative global review of the impacts of climate change on the dynamics and toxicity of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (UNEP/AMAP, 2011). The Conference of the Parties (COP) decided to forward the ...
... Arctic Council’s Arctic Monitoring Assessment Program (AMAP) have prepared a systematic and authoritative global review of the impacts of climate change on the dynamics and toxicity of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) (UNEP/AMAP, 2011). The Conference of the Parties (COP) decided to forward the ...
Climate Change in the Hindu Kush-Himalayas - HimalDoc
... It is widely understood that the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region is one of the most ecologically sensitive and fragile areas in the world. This mountain system is also geographically, geologically, and culturally unique. It features immense mountains and extraordinary landscapes which are the sour ...
... It is widely understood that the Hindu Kush-Himalayan (HKH) region is one of the most ecologically sensitive and fragile areas in the world. This mountain system is also geographically, geologically, and culturally unique. It features immense mountains and extraordinary landscapes which are the sour ...
Methods of assessing human health vulnerability and public health
... Environmental changes are now affecting the whole planet and disrupting earth’s life-supporting mechanisms, but the extent to which this affects human well-being and health varies substantially in different parts of the world. Many research activities have been carried out in recent years to improve ...
... Environmental changes are now affecting the whole planet and disrupting earth’s life-supporting mechanisms, but the extent to which this affects human well-being and health varies substantially in different parts of the world. Many research activities have been carried out in recent years to improve ...
THE NAIROBI WORK PROGRAMME
... Action across the 9 work areas was catalyzed at all levels during the first phase, and the following table highlights these activities: ...
... Action across the 9 work areas was catalyzed at all levels during the first phase, and the following table highlights these activities: ...
Draft Findings of the Ad Hoc Technical expert group
... Climate change is posing new challenges for development. Climate change is projected to reduce poor people’s livelihood assets including those that are reliant upon biodiversity such as access to water, homes and infrastructure. Climate change is also expected to have a negative impact on traditiona ...
... Climate change is posing new challenges for development. Climate change is projected to reduce poor people’s livelihood assets including those that are reliant upon biodiversity such as access to water, homes and infrastructure. Climate change is also expected to have a negative impact on traditiona ...
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... top-down control—changes in the structure of foodwebs and species composition (e.g., enhanced recruitment of fishes and increased algal biomass) due to reduction in the abundance of medium and large fishes [18, 20, 22]. After 30 months, we removed the mesh from cages to allow entry once more to rovi ...
... top-down control—changes in the structure of foodwebs and species composition (e.g., enhanced recruitment of fishes and increased algal biomass) due to reduction in the abundance of medium and large fishes [18, 20, 22]. After 30 months, we removed the mesh from cages to allow entry once more to rovi ...
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... increase water scarcity in some regions, intensifying competition for water currently used in agriculture. In other areas, increased soil-moisture availability may increase opportunities for agricultural production. Agricultural systems respond to the changing production environment associated with ...
... increase water scarcity in some regions, intensifying competition for water currently used in agriculture. In other areas, increased soil-moisture availability may increase opportunities for agricultural production. Agricultural systems respond to the changing production environment associated with ...
Part IV - Urban Climate Change Research Network
... lands. Definitional issues are important not only because they determine the extent and rate of urbanization, but also because they are integral to the conceptualization of issues and problems. For example, the phenomenon of increasing metropolitanization involves population, land, and political jur ...
... lands. Definitional issues are important not only because they determine the extent and rate of urbanization, but also because they are integral to the conceptualization of issues and problems. For example, the phenomenon of increasing metropolitanization involves population, land, and political jur ...
Dynamics of the coupled human-climate system resulting from
... an increased response to any disturbance or variability at other frequencies. This trade-off is evident here in the amplification of natural variability. In addition to the desired ability to maintain some target despite uncertainty in either the forcing or the response, (i) any intentional feedback ...
... an increased response to any disturbance or variability at other frequencies. This trade-off is evident here in the amplification of natural variability. In addition to the desired ability to maintain some target despite uncertainty in either the forcing or the response, (i) any intentional feedback ...
Vulnerability of Tasmania`s Natural Environment to Climate Change
... IPCC AR4, and shows that the pace and scale of climate change is increasing at a greater rate than previously thought by scientists. The assessment identified that biodiversity and other natural values are one of the most vulnerable sectors to the impacts of climate change. ...
... IPCC AR4, and shows that the pace and scale of climate change is increasing at a greater rate than previously thought by scientists. The assessment identified that biodiversity and other natural values are one of the most vulnerable sectors to the impacts of climate change. ...
The impact of climate change on disease constraints on production
... planning for adaptation to climate change, there is a need to evaluate impacts of climate change on disease-induced losses in crop yields. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus, B. rapa, B. juncea, B. carinata, rapeseed, canola) is grown throughout the world as a source of oil and protein (for human/animal c ...
... planning for adaptation to climate change, there is a need to evaluate impacts of climate change on disease-induced losses in crop yields. Oilseed rape (Brassica napus, B. rapa, B. juncea, B. carinata, rapeseed, canola) is grown throughout the world as a source of oil and protein (for human/animal c ...
climate change effects on grassland
... strategy was initiated in 2009 by the state legislature (SB 5560) to help the state adapt to climate change. The purpose of this paper is to provide TAG members with information on the potential effects of climate change in shrub-steppe and grassland ecosystems. The paper summarizes and organizes re ...
... strategy was initiated in 2009 by the state legislature (SB 5560) to help the state adapt to climate change. The purpose of this paper is to provide TAG members with information on the potential effects of climate change in shrub-steppe and grassland ecosystems. The paper summarizes and organizes re ...