An Introduction to the Science of Climate Change
... including the rights to hunt, fish, trap, utilise forest products and water, may also be threatened by a changing climate. Many First Nations may have difficulty in adapting to the impacts of climate change because of their economic circumstances and complex, and frequently constraining externally-i ...
... including the rights to hunt, fish, trap, utilise forest products and water, may also be threatened by a changing climate. Many First Nations may have difficulty in adapting to the impacts of climate change because of their economic circumstances and complex, and frequently constraining externally-i ...
Interhemispheric Temperature Asymmetry over the
... The temperature contrast between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres—the interhemispheric temperature asymmetry (ITA)—is an emerging indicator of global climate change, potentially relevant to the Hadley circulation and tropical rainfall. The authors examine the ITA in historical observations and ...
... The temperature contrast between the Northern and Southern Hemispheres—the interhemispheric temperature asymmetry (ITA)—is an emerging indicator of global climate change, potentially relevant to the Hadley circulation and tropical rainfall. The authors examine the ITA in historical observations and ...
A history of climate activities
... Figure 1 — The emergence of climate as an international scientific and policy issue: the five major scientific, technological and geopolitical developments on the left converged to inspire UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 1721 (XVI) which triggered the establishment of the WMO World Weather Wat ...
... Figure 1 — The emergence of climate as an international scientific and policy issue: the five major scientific, technological and geopolitical developments on the left converged to inspire UN General Assembly (UNGA) Resolution 1721 (XVI) which triggered the establishment of the WMO World Weather Wat ...
Climate impacts on the health of remote northern Australian
... focusing on infectious disease patterns (Currie, 2001). Concerns have been raised that climate change could allow the increase of new diseases, such as avian influenza, to enter Australia from the north; and for new pests, such as screw fly, to infest feral animals, however these concerns have not y ...
... focusing on infectious disease patterns (Currie, 2001). Concerns have been raised that climate change could allow the increase of new diseases, such as avian influenza, to enter Australia from the north; and for new pests, such as screw fly, to infest feral animals, however these concerns have not y ...
Climate change and disaster management
... Populations are highly variable in their endowments and the developing countries, particularly the least developed countries . . . have lesser capacity to adapt and are more vulnerable to climate change damages, just as they are more vulnerable to other stresses.This condition is most extreme among ...
... Populations are highly variable in their endowments and the developing countries, particularly the least developed countries . . . have lesser capacity to adapt and are more vulnerable to climate change damages, just as they are more vulnerable to other stresses.This condition is most extreme among ...
Thermodynamics of climate change
... auditing climate models (Fraedrich and Lunkeit, 2008; Pascale et al., 2009; Lucarini et al., 2010) and for outlining a set of parameterisations to be used in conceptual and intermediate complexity models, or for the reconstruction of the past climate conditions (Fraedrich, 2001). Recently a link has ...
... auditing climate models (Fraedrich and Lunkeit, 2008; Pascale et al., 2009; Lucarini et al., 2010) and for outlining a set of parameterisations to be used in conceptual and intermediate complexity models, or for the reconstruction of the past climate conditions (Fraedrich, 2001). Recently a link has ...
Interactive effects of multiple climate change variables on trophic
... research is needed on this topic. Despite the small number of studies, our analysis revealed a broad range of reactions to interacting climate change variables by trophic response variables that have thus far been widely overlooked. Our analysis suggests that trophic relationships between organisms ...
... research is needed on this topic. Despite the small number of studies, our analysis revealed a broad range of reactions to interacting climate change variables by trophic response variables that have thus far been widely overlooked. Our analysis suggests that trophic relationships between organisms ...
city-level climate change adaptation strategies: the case of quito
... communities of the ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability network found that 95% of Latin American cities are engaging in climate change adaptation planning. This number is higher than in any other region in the world; only 80% of African cities and 67% of Asian cities in the study were implemen ...
... communities of the ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability network found that 95% of Latin American cities are engaging in climate change adaptation planning. This number is higher than in any other region in the world; only 80% of African cities and 67% of Asian cities in the study were implemen ...
PDF File - Patrick Gonzalez
... Likelihood is the probability of an outcome having occurred or occurring in the future (Schneider et al., 2007). We estimated likelihoods of observed changes of 20th-century climate from probability density functions of 102 years of observation data. Confidence is the subjective assessment that any ...
... Likelihood is the probability of an outcome having occurred or occurring in the future (Schneider et al., 2007). We estimated likelihoods of observed changes of 20th-century climate from probability density functions of 102 years of observation data. Confidence is the subjective assessment that any ...
Earth Negotiations Bulletin ADP 2-6
... Bulletin into French has been provided by the Government of France, the Wallonia, Québec, and the International Organization of La Francophonie/ http://enb.iisd.mobi/ Institute for Sustainable Development of La Francophonie (IOF/IFDD). The opinions expressed in the Bulletin are those of the authors ...
... Bulletin into French has been provided by the Government of France, the Wallonia, Québec, and the International Organization of La Francophonie/ http://enb.iisd.mobi/ Institute for Sustainable Development of La Francophonie (IOF/IFDD). The opinions expressed in the Bulletin are those of the authors ...
A guide on climate change for private equity investors
... For over a decade IIGCC has called on governments to set predictable long-term policy frameworks that can incentivise a smooth transition to a low-carbon energy system. These investment-grade climate policies are beginning to materialise in Europe and other countries as the Nationally Determined Con ...
... For over a decade IIGCC has called on governments to set predictable long-term policy frameworks that can incentivise a smooth transition to a low-carbon energy system. These investment-grade climate policies are beginning to materialise in Europe and other countries as the Nationally Determined Con ...
Climate-Smart Marine Protected Areas
... receiving feedback. Consider a more active role by the full advisory body or a subsidary body of ...
... receiving feedback. Consider a more active role by the full advisory body or a subsidary body of ...
Regional Security Implications of Climate Change A
... The IPCC outlines average or median trends in climate change and includes only limited potential future adaptation strategies. Even with these average trends, however, the security implications of climate change are significant. Most of the studies fall in one of the following two categories: First, ...
... The IPCC outlines average or median trends in climate change and includes only limited potential future adaptation strategies. Even with these average trends, however, the security implications of climate change are significant. Most of the studies fall in one of the following two categories: First, ...
Emergence of polycentric climate governance and
... evolution, diffusion and performance. For example, how do they spread across borders and in which countries are they most active? What factors help to bring about the mutual learning from these processes of experimentation, without which the oft-claimed advantages of polycentrism48 might not emerge? ...
... evolution, diffusion and performance. For example, how do they spread across borders and in which countries are they most active? What factors help to bring about the mutual learning from these processes of experimentation, without which the oft-claimed advantages of polycentrism48 might not emerge? ...
Climate Change, Human Rights and the Problem of Motivation
... Although there is evidence that climate change is already undermining and will increasingly undermine a plurality of human rights,9 I focus here only on two of the most accepted rights, both from a philosophical and from a political point of view: the rights to subsistence and to health. These right ...
... Although there is evidence that climate change is already undermining and will increasingly undermine a plurality of human rights,9 I focus here only on two of the most accepted rights, both from a philosophical and from a political point of view: the rights to subsistence and to health. These right ...
Climate Trends and Projections for the South Sask. River
... The natural climate variability, recorded by water gauges and the tree rings, underlies changes to regional water cycle that are caused by a warming global climate. Global climate models (GCMs) are the best source of climate projections for the next 50 years. This report presents a range of climate ...
... The natural climate variability, recorded by water gauges and the tree rings, underlies changes to regional water cycle that are caused by a warming global climate. Global climate models (GCMs) are the best source of climate projections for the next 50 years. This report presents a range of climate ...
Public views on climate change: European and USA Perspectives
... national policies strongly on fossil fuels. The British Prime Minister encapsulated these tensions when he recently stated that there is “no bigger long-term question facing the global community” than climate change (BBC, 2004), whilst emphasising the need for collective action. In other words, ther ...
... national policies strongly on fossil fuels. The British Prime Minister encapsulated these tensions when he recently stated that there is “no bigger long-term question facing the global community” than climate change (BBC, 2004), whilst emphasising the need for collective action. In other words, ther ...
Is co-producing science for adaptation decision
... cells from now to the end of the century. Applauded by some for encouraging bottomup vulnerability assessments (Kelly 2014; Steynor et al 2012; Street et al 2009), others have criticized the projections for offering a false sense of certainty in adaptation planning and decision-making (Frigg et al 2 ...
... cells from now to the end of the century. Applauded by some for encouraging bottomup vulnerability assessments (Kelly 2014; Steynor et al 2012; Street et al 2009), others have criticized the projections for offering a false sense of certainty in adaptation planning and decision-making (Frigg et al 2 ...
Examining Links Between Religion, Evolution Views, and Climate
... (2011) argues that ultimately religious conservatives are not opposed to science itself, but rather are opposed to the perceived moral agenda of scientists. Over time, as the scientific outlook became more central, leading evolution skeptics promoted the idea of creationism couched in scientific ter ...
... (2011) argues that ultimately religious conservatives are not opposed to science itself, but rather are opposed to the perceived moral agenda of scientists. Over time, as the scientific outlook became more central, leading evolution skeptics promoted the idea of creationism couched in scientific ter ...
Program on Global and Regional Climate Change
... average flow of snow-fed rivers, coupled with an increase in peak flows and sediment yield, would have major impacts on hydropower generation, urban water supply, and agriculture. Increased population and increasing demand in the agricultural, industrial, and hydropower sectors will put additional s ...
... average flow of snow-fed rivers, coupled with an increase in peak flows and sediment yield, would have major impacts on hydropower generation, urban water supply, and agriculture. Increased population and increasing demand in the agricultural, industrial, and hydropower sectors will put additional s ...
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... countries, millions of the poorest of the world is facing climate change threats. Drought, floods occur even more serious. Increasing environmental pressures are hampering the efforts of the poor to build a better life in the present and future. As one of the countries most severely affected by clim ...
... countries, millions of the poorest of the world is facing climate change threats. Drought, floods occur even more serious. Increasing environmental pressures are hampering the efforts of the poor to build a better life in the present and future. As one of the countries most severely affected by clim ...
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... most of who produce under unfavorable conditions characterized by low and erratic rainfall and poor soils. There is need to better understand the nature and magnitude of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in general, and the smallholder sub-sector in particular, in order to help in the ide ...
... most of who produce under unfavorable conditions characterized by low and erratic rainfall and poor soils. There is need to better understand the nature and magnitude of the impacts of climate change on agriculture in general, and the smallholder sub-sector in particular, in order to help in the ide ...
A ricardian analysis of the distribution of climate change impacts on
... misunderstanding of the units of measurement, they may reflect a language barrier, or they may be intentional incorrect answers. Data on climate was gathered from two sources (Dinar et al. 2008). We relied on temperature data from satellites operated by the Department of Defense (Basist et al. 2001 ...
... misunderstanding of the units of measurement, they may reflect a language barrier, or they may be intentional incorrect answers. Data on climate was gathered from two sources (Dinar et al. 2008). We relied on temperature data from satellites operated by the Department of Defense (Basist et al. 2001 ...