Comparing impacts of climate change on streamflow in four large
... tendency for increased streamflows in three of the four basins (not for the Oubangui). Guided by these results, we argue for attention to the possible risks of increasing high flows in the face of the dominant water scarcity in Africa. In conclusion, ...
... tendency for increased streamflows in three of the four basins (not for the Oubangui). Guided by these results, we argue for attention to the possible risks of increasing high flows in the face of the dominant water scarcity in Africa. In conclusion, ...
the Measurement Problem Advances Pol. Psych. (forthcoming) PRELIMINARY DRAFT
... This paper examines the science-of-science-communication measurement problem. In its simplest form, the problem reflects the use of externally invalid measures of the dynamics that generate cultural conflict over risk and other policy-relevant facts. But at a more fundamental level, the science-of-s ...
... This paper examines the science-of-science-communication measurement problem. In its simplest form, the problem reflects the use of externally invalid measures of the dynamics that generate cultural conflict over risk and other policy-relevant facts. But at a more fundamental level, the science-of-s ...
V. Objectives of the Inter-Regional Technical Support Component
... Adaptation in Africa” supported by the Government of Japan, UNDP will assist 21 countries across the African continent in incorporating climate change risks and opportunities into national development processes to secure development gains under a changing climate. The Programme will help countries e ...
... Adaptation in Africa” supported by the Government of Japan, UNDP will assist 21 countries across the African continent in incorporating climate change risks and opportunities into national development processes to secure development gains under a changing climate. The Programme will help countries e ...
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... including extreme events, an issue of great national concern. Sri Lanka ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 16 March 1993, and has submitted its Initial National Communication (INC) to the UNFCCC on 27 October 2000. Following the preparation of its INC, the ...
... including extreme events, an issue of great national concern. Sri Lanka ratified the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) on 16 March 1993, and has submitted its Initial National Communication (INC) to the UNFCCC on 27 October 2000. Following the preparation of its INC, the ...
Publications
... DOI:10, 1029/2011GL048101, 2011. Manabe, S., J. Ploshy, and N-C Lau, Seasonal variation of surface temperature change during the last several decades. Journal of Climate, 24, 3817-3821, 2011. Tsushima, Y., and S. Manabe, Assessment of radiative feedback in climate models using satellite observation ...
... DOI:10, 1029/2011GL048101, 2011. Manabe, S., J. Ploshy, and N-C Lau, Seasonal variation of surface temperature change during the last several decades. Journal of Climate, 24, 3817-3821, 2011. Tsushima, Y., and S. Manabe, Assessment of radiative feedback in climate models using satellite observation ...
“The role of conflict for optimal climate and immigration policy
... on the other (Parry 2007). While the former issue relates to the optimal mitigation policies, the latter demands us to understand more clearly the array of options available to especially those that are hit the hardest. There is now mounting evidence that climate change is going to have the stronges ...
... on the other (Parry 2007). While the former issue relates to the optimal mitigation policies, the latter demands us to understand more clearly the array of options available to especially those that are hit the hardest. There is now mounting evidence that climate change is going to have the stronges ...
Dialogue on Long Term Persistence
... “Is global average temperature increase statistically significant?” To answer this question one needs to make assumptions on the statistical nature of the temperature time series and to choose what statistical model is most appropriate. If the temperature of this year is not related to that of last ...
... “Is global average temperature increase statistically significant?” To answer this question one needs to make assumptions on the statistical nature of the temperature time series and to choose what statistical model is most appropriate. If the temperature of this year is not related to that of last ...
Vulnerability of New Zealand pastoral farming to the impacts of
... may be one such case, where the adoption of a common methodology is plausible. This paper develops such a methodology and tests it at one site (Hawke’s Bay) thought likely to be particularly sensitive to future climate change. The research presented here builds on previous work that developed the ‘b ...
... may be one such case, where the adoption of a common methodology is plausible. This paper develops such a methodology and tests it at one site (Hawke’s Bay) thought likely to be particularly sensitive to future climate change. The research presented here builds on previous work that developed the ‘b ...
Climate policy under sustainable discounted utilitarianism: Working Paper 42 (830 kB) (opens in new window)
... by the University of Leeds and the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008 to advance public and private action on climate change through innovative, rigorous research. The Centre is funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council and has five inter-linked research programmes: ...
... by the University of Leeds and the London School of Economics and Political Science in 2008 to advance public and private action on climate change through innovative, rigorous research. The Centre is funded by the UK Economic and Social Research Council and has five inter-linked research programmes: ...
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... conditions, it is reasonable to expect that it will also be an adaptation to climate change. Thus, with this paper we also provide estimates of the expected impact of future climate change on migration in Ghana and Nigeria. It is important to stress that we are interested in climate — the average of ...
... conditions, it is reasonable to expect that it will also be an adaptation to climate change. Thus, with this paper we also provide estimates of the expected impact of future climate change on migration in Ghana and Nigeria. It is important to stress that we are interested in climate — the average of ...
The Mediterranean: vulnerability to coastal implications of` climate
... The G V A divides the Mediterranean into a northern (including the Black Sea) and southern region, with a boundary at Istanbul.' Therefore, these regions correspond to the European Mediterranean and the western Asian/North African Mediterranean, respectively. Some results are summarized in Table 2. ...
... The G V A divides the Mediterranean into a northern (including the Black Sea) and southern region, with a boundary at Istanbul.' Therefore, these regions correspond to the European Mediterranean and the western Asian/North African Mediterranean, respectively. Some results are summarized in Table 2. ...
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... Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora) coffees dominate production (5.1 Mt and 3.1 Mt respectively in 2011 [7]). Arabica coffee is mostly grown in tropical highlands and is used in gourmet coffees due to its higher quality, while Robusta coffee is lower quality grown at lower altitu ...
... Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora) coffees dominate production (5.1 Mt and 3.1 Mt respectively in 2011 [7]). Arabica coffee is mostly grown in tropical highlands and is used in gourmet coffees due to its higher quality, while Robusta coffee is lower quality grown at lower altitu ...
Supplement
... importance of stratosphere-troposphere exchange for tropospheric ozone by performing an in-depth analysis of the tropospheric ozone budget terms. Overall, the analysis is rigorous and the paper is well-written. I recommend the acceptance of this paper by ACP after the following comments have been ad ...
... importance of stratosphere-troposphere exchange for tropospheric ozone by performing an in-depth analysis of the tropospheric ozone budget terms. Overall, the analysis is rigorous and the paper is well-written. I recommend the acceptance of this paper by ACP after the following comments have been ad ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Air Quality
... quality response to local CO2 emissions over CA for two years, as well as over Los Angeles for six months, and concluded that local CO2 emissions could increase ozone and PM concentration through feedbacks to meteorological fields, such as temperatures, atmospheric stability, winds, precipitation, e ...
... quality response to local CO2 emissions over CA for two years, as well as over Los Angeles for six months, and concluded that local CO2 emissions could increase ozone and PM concentration through feedbacks to meteorological fields, such as temperatures, atmospheric stability, winds, precipitation, e ...
Climate change implications for fisheries and aquaculture
... Climate change – alongside climate variability events such as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and extreme weather events – is affecting the abundance and distribution of fisheries resources and suitability of geographical locations for aquaculture systems. Underlying climate-related physical and ...
... Climate change – alongside climate variability events such as El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and extreme weather events – is affecting the abundance and distribution of fisheries resources and suitability of geographical locations for aquaculture systems. Underlying climate-related physical and ...
The Cost of Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa
... the world. This is corroborated by the analysis using the Regional Integrated model of Climate and the Economy (RICE) model in this review: this suggests that climate damages in Africa, as a percentage of GDP, may be 10% higher than the next most exposed region (India) and more than twice as high as ...
... the world. This is corroborated by the analysis using the Regional Integrated model of Climate and the Economy (RICE) model in this review: this suggests that climate damages in Africa, as a percentage of GDP, may be 10% higher than the next most exposed region (India) and more than twice as high as ...
Climate Change Impacts on Environmental Hazards on the Great
... wind erosion are occurring in the lowland areas of Hungary, especially on the Great Hungarian Plain. Therefore, this research focuses on this area. Flood hazards are also an important problem here. However, given river regulation and flood protection works, floods are normally limited to the regulat ...
... wind erosion are occurring in the lowland areas of Hungary, especially on the Great Hungarian Plain. Therefore, this research focuses on this area. Flood hazards are also an important problem here. However, given river regulation and flood protection works, floods are normally limited to the regulat ...
HEAT IN THE HEARTLAND: Climate Change and Economic Risk in
... change. Climate conditions vary dramatically across this region, as does the mix of economic activity. Those variations will benefit the overall region’s economic resilience to future climatic changes; however, each state ...
... change. Climate conditions vary dramatically across this region, as does the mix of economic activity. Those variations will benefit the overall region’s economic resilience to future climatic changes; however, each state ...
Invited Commentary A simple framework for evaluating regional
... for all ecosystems, particularly those, such as wetlands, whose ecological character is very dependent on its hydrological regime. The potential impacts of climate change on wetland hydrology are of interest to a wide range of stakeholders from wetland managers to international policy makers. Ecohyd ...
... for all ecosystems, particularly those, such as wetlands, whose ecological character is very dependent on its hydrological regime. The potential impacts of climate change on wetland hydrology are of interest to a wide range of stakeholders from wetland managers to international policy makers. Ecohyd ...
DECC Adaptation Strategy for Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity
... biodiversity to climate change, and outlines actions for this agency to undertake in the next two years. Much uncertainty remains over the specific impacts on biodiversity from climate change. We need to understand the likely impacts from climate change on ecosystems before we can fully understand t ...
... biodiversity to climate change, and outlines actions for this agency to undertake in the next two years. Much uncertainty remains over the specific impacts on biodiversity from climate change. We need to understand the likely impacts from climate change on ecosystems before we can fully understand t ...
Will Geoengineering With Solar Radiation Management Ever Be
... Due to this natural climate variability, it is impossible to test whether stratospheric geoengineering would work by using small stratospheric clouds, as the response to them would be impossible to detect. In situ testing would essentially be full-scale implementation (Robock, Bunzl, Kravitz, & Sten ...
... Due to this natural climate variability, it is impossible to test whether stratospheric geoengineering would work by using small stratospheric clouds, as the response to them would be impossible to detect. In situ testing would essentially be full-scale implementation (Robock, Bunzl, Kravitz, & Sten ...
Autumn, the neglected season in climate change
... researchers will have to deviate from spring methodology to appropriately capture autumn events. Autumn definitions must be biologically relevant and comparable across studies, and this could require treating autumn phenomena as multiple-day events [31]. The influence of autumn on carbon storage Aut ...
... researchers will have to deviate from spring methodology to appropriately capture autumn events. Autumn definitions must be biologically relevant and comparable across studies, and this could require treating autumn phenomena as multiple-day events [31]. The influence of autumn on carbon storage Aut ...
corporate conquistadors - Corporate Europe Observatory
... its impacts. They bear responsibility for a global crisis which affects us all, and they bring social and environmental destruction to the local communities where they operate. A further legacy of their oil drilling, industrial mining and mega hydroelectric projects is the erosion of those communiti ...
... its impacts. They bear responsibility for a global crisis which affects us all, and they bring social and environmental destruction to the local communities where they operate. A further legacy of their oil drilling, industrial mining and mega hydroelectric projects is the erosion of those communiti ...
Quantifying the consensus on anthropogenic global
... This paper was conceived as a “citizen science” project by contributors to the Skeptical Science website. We analysed 12,465 abstracts from the ISI Web of Science database, matching the topics “global warming” or “global climate change” over the period 1991 through 20116. Each abstract was classifie ...
... This paper was conceived as a “citizen science” project by contributors to the Skeptical Science website. We analysed 12,465 abstracts from the ISI Web of Science database, matching the topics “global warming” or “global climate change” over the period 1991 through 20116. Each abstract was classifie ...
Climate Change in Levelock, Alaska
... weather, seasons, landscape, plants, and wildlife with important implications for community health. Understanding the local impact of climate change is important for assessing negative and positive effects, and developing appropriate adaptation strategies. Levelock is in an area characterized by san ...
... weather, seasons, landscape, plants, and wildlife with important implications for community health. Understanding the local impact of climate change is important for assessing negative and positive effects, and developing appropriate adaptation strategies. Levelock is in an area characterized by san ...