Climate Change: what do we know about the IPCC?
... Applying the framework to the contents of IPCC AR4 showed that the quantity and reliability of assessed research in elements (2) and (3) had increased relative to the Third Assessment Report. But research evidence addressing elements (1), (5) and (7) was lacking and these were the elements where soc ...
... Applying the framework to the contents of IPCC AR4 showed that the quantity and reliability of assessed research in elements (2) and (3) had increased relative to the Third Assessment Report. But research evidence addressing elements (1), (5) and (7) was lacking and these were the elements where soc ...
Facing an uncertain future : how forests and people can adapt to
... activities is already acknowledged in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, many carbon markets reward tropical forestry activities, and the inclusion of avoided tropical deforestation in a future international agreement is being discussed. While tropical forests are an import ...
... activities is already acknowledged in the Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) of the Kyoto Protocol, many carbon markets reward tropical forestry activities, and the inclusion of avoided tropical deforestation in a future international agreement is being discussed. While tropical forests are an import ...
Climate Change and Conflict: Findings and Lessons Learned from
... Equally important, because they incorporate the input of the agents who actually decide whether to take part in or refrain from conflict (i.e., the affected individuals, communities, and institutions), the case studies identify some of the specific stakeholders in government and society whose intere ...
... Equally important, because they incorporate the input of the agents who actually decide whether to take part in or refrain from conflict (i.e., the affected individuals, communities, and institutions), the case studies identify some of the specific stakeholders in government and society whose intere ...
Ground water and climate change
... variability in precipitation, soil moisture and surface water. Here we critically review recent research assessing the impacts of climate on ground water through natural and human-induced processes as well as through groundwater-driven feedbacks on the climate system. Furthermore, we examine the pos ...
... variability in precipitation, soil moisture and surface water. Here we critically review recent research assessing the impacts of climate on ground water through natural and human-induced processes as well as through groundwater-driven feedbacks on the climate system. Furthermore, we examine the pos ...
LD166 Cumbria Local Climate Impacts Profile
... climates responses. With a significant proportion of the county characterised by steep sided, upland fells flanked by flat plains (much of which are represented by extensive coastline) Cumbria is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events. For example, high rainfall in Cumbria’s uplands has l ...
... climates responses. With a significant proportion of the county characterised by steep sided, upland fells flanked by flat plains (much of which are represented by extensive coastline) Cumbria is particularly vulnerable to extreme weather events. For example, high rainfall in Cumbria’s uplands has l ...
How Corporations Have Influenced the U.S. Dialogue on Climate
... dioxide, the most abundant heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, were steadily rising (Keeling 1960). The “Keeling Curve” showed that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere not only were increasing but also that they were doing so at a much faster rate than Arrhenius had originally pre ...
... dioxide, the most abundant heat-trapping gas in the atmosphere, were steadily rising (Keeling 1960). The “Keeling Curve” showed that carbon dioxide concentrations in the atmosphere not only were increasing but also that they were doing so at a much faster rate than Arrhenius had originally pre ...
The Status of Climate Change Data: A Case Study for
... data systems. In light of conflicts with the cost and resources involved in data creation and lack of willingness to share, considerations should be made towards the development, maintenance and support of data protection and data sharing polices. Collaborative mechanisms and coordination among diff ...
... data systems. In light of conflicts with the cost and resources involved in data creation and lack of willingness to share, considerations should be made towards the development, maintenance and support of data protection and data sharing polices. Collaborative mechanisms and coordination among diff ...
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... human activities since 1750 has been one of warming”. In addition, it found that “observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by regional climate changes, particularly temperature increases”. Although the global signal of climate chan ...
... human activities since 1750 has been one of warming”. In addition, it found that “observational evidence from all continents and most oceans shows that many natural systems are being affected by regional climate changes, particularly temperature increases”. Although the global signal of climate chan ...
Climate Change Impacts and Risk Management
... ‘treatment’ of risks may involve more detailed analyses of some specific risks. Part C deals with other considerations. Chapter 7 briefly outlines some of the considerations that arise if a more detailed analysis of some specific risks is required. Chapter 8 sets the risk assessment in the broader cont ...
... ‘treatment’ of risks may involve more detailed analyses of some specific risks. Part C deals with other considerations. Chapter 7 briefly outlines some of the considerations that arise if a more detailed analysis of some specific risks is required. Chapter 8 sets the risk assessment in the broader cont ...
Ontario Climate Change and Health Vulnerability and
... Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions will determine the amount of climate change that communities will need to adapt to by mid-century, so reducing emissions is a high priority. Hospitals and health care facilities are often a significant source of such emissions. However, this document does not expl ...
... Cumulative greenhouse gas emissions will determine the amount of climate change that communities will need to adapt to by mid-century, so reducing emissions is a high priority. Hospitals and health care facilities are often a significant source of such emissions. However, this document does not expl ...
Climate Change and Its Impact on Groundwater
... certain area” and a statistically significant variation of the mean state of the climate or of its variability lasting for decades or longer, is referred to as climate change. Evidence is mounting that we are in a period of climate change brought about by increasing atmospheric concentrations of gre ...
... certain area” and a statistically significant variation of the mean state of the climate or of its variability lasting for decades or longer, is referred to as climate change. Evidence is mounting that we are in a period of climate change brought about by increasing atmospheric concentrations of gre ...
- Nottingham ePrints
... and media and communication analysts have mainly focused on studying how climate change is depicted in text (traditional media and social media). There is now growing recognition of the importance of investigating how climate change is conveyed in visual images (Nicholson-Cole, 2005; O’Neill and Hul ...
... and media and communication analysts have mainly focused on studying how climate change is depicted in text (traditional media and social media). There is now growing recognition of the importance of investigating how climate change is conveyed in visual images (Nicholson-Cole, 2005; O’Neill and Hul ...
Evaluation of FAO's contribution to climate change adaptation and mitigation
... Many other development organizations, including those with far greater resources than FAO, have engaged directly with governments in country on climate change and the agricultural sectors much more so than FAO has, and member countries continue to develop their own capacities in these fields. In thi ...
... Many other development organizations, including those with far greater resources than FAO, have engaged directly with governments in country on climate change and the agricultural sectors much more so than FAO has, and member countries continue to develop their own capacities in these fields. In thi ...
Climate change challenge badge
... to embrace long-term behaviour change. Many current social and environmental problems are caused by unhealthy or unsustainable human behaviour. Most people need to adapt their behaviour, and not just for the duration of a project, such as working on this badge, but for life. Young people know more a ...
... to embrace long-term behaviour change. Many current social and environmental problems are caused by unhealthy or unsustainable human behaviour. Most people need to adapt their behaviour, and not just for the duration of a project, such as working on this badge, but for life. Young people know more a ...
AN ASSESSMENT OF THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CLIMATE LIMITED
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC, 2007) provided compelling scientific evidence that human activity in the form of (GHG) emissions is responsible for many observed climate changes, but noted that use of this knowledge to support decision maki ...
... The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its Fourth Assessment Report (IPCC, 2007) provided compelling scientific evidence that human activity in the form of (GHG) emissions is responsible for many observed climate changes, but noted that use of this knowledge to support decision maki ...
DOC - unece
... economic growth, poverty reduction and reduction of child mortality, production and availability of food, and the health of people and ecosystems, thus the capacity of achieving the Millennium ...
... economic growth, poverty reduction and reduction of child mortality, production and availability of food, and the health of people and ecosystems, thus the capacity of achieving the Millennium ...
A Situation Analysis of Climate Change Adaptation Initiatives in
... Strengthen institutional mechanisms from national to local level: Most survey respondents pointed to the gap between national and local governance processes and institutions, and indicated the need for bridging the gap between national and local governments in order to address climate change issues ...
... Strengthen institutional mechanisms from national to local level: Most survey respondents pointed to the gap between national and local governance processes and institutions, and indicated the need for bridging the gap between national and local governments in order to address climate change issues ...
Climate Change and Coastal Human Settlements
... various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the strategies and capacity needed to deal with the potential impact of severe weather events that are anticipated to occur with increased frequency and intensity as a result of climate change. Some of the key an ...
... various adaptation strategies. The aim is to assist Caribbean territories in developing the strategies and capacity needed to deal with the potential impact of severe weather events that are anticipated to occur with increased frequency and intensity as a result of climate change. Some of the key an ...
KPMG - UNFCCC PSI database report
... measures can target both climate variability (at an inter-annual scale) as well as longer-term mean climatic changes. • Adaptation is an essential response strategy to climate change for a number of reasons:2 • A time-lag exists between the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and the a ...
... measures can target both climate variability (at an inter-annual scale) as well as longer-term mean climatic changes. • Adaptation is an essential response strategy to climate change for a number of reasons:2 • A time-lag exists between the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, and the a ...
MIGRATION AND CLIMATE CHANGE: AN OVERVIEW 1
... encouraged to consider requests for migration from countries whose existence, according to available scientific evidence, is imminently threatened by global warming and climate change”.18 These early research and policy discussions were heavily embedded in a climate change agenda, characterised by a ...
... encouraged to consider requests for migration from countries whose existence, according to available scientific evidence, is imminently threatened by global warming and climate change”.18 These early research and policy discussions were heavily embedded in a climate change agenda, characterised by a ...
India - Met Office
... • An assessment of the extent to which increases in greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere have altered the probability of particular seasonal temperatures compared to pre-industrial times, using a technique called ‘fraction of attributable risk.’ • A prediction of future climate conditions ...
... • An assessment of the extent to which increases in greenhouse gases and aerosols in the atmosphere have altered the probability of particular seasonal temperatures compared to pre-industrial times, using a technique called ‘fraction of attributable risk.’ • A prediction of future climate conditions ...
CONFALONIERI 2007 Human Health
... This assessment of the potential future health impacts of climate change is conducted in the context of: • limited region-specific projections of changes in exposures of importance to human health; • the consideration of multiple, interacting and multi-causal health outcomes; • the difficulty of att ...
... This assessment of the potential future health impacts of climate change is conducted in the context of: • limited region-specific projections of changes in exposures of importance to human health; • the consideration of multiple, interacting and multi-causal health outcomes; • the difficulty of att ...
promoting resilience to climate change in australian conservation
... If conservation law is to have a chance at maximising the conservation of genetic diversity, species and ecosystems under such conditions, it will be because the law is adaptive and promotes resilience, providing legal mechanisms that embrace the complexity of nature as a dynamic, adaptive system.25 ...
... If conservation law is to have a chance at maximising the conservation of genetic diversity, species and ecosystems under such conditions, it will be because the law is adaptive and promotes resilience, providing legal mechanisms that embrace the complexity of nature as a dynamic, adaptive system.25 ...
LCCARL394_en.pdf
... Staycations usually refers to individuals choosing to vacation in their home country rather than vacation in another country. ...
... Staycations usually refers to individuals choosing to vacation in their home country rather than vacation in another country. ...
Final Report
... one of the economic sectors most affected by climate change. The case study aims at an in-depth analysis of impacts of the different climatic stimuli on Alpine tourism, of the specific sensitivity of Alpine tourism and the adaptive capacity of the tourism sector. The main focus lies on the instituti ...
... one of the economic sectors most affected by climate change. The case study aims at an in-depth analysis of impacts of the different climatic stimuli on Alpine tourism, of the specific sensitivity of Alpine tourism and the adaptive capacity of the tourism sector. The main focus lies on the instituti ...