National Park Service - Montana State University
... vegetation, but records describe shifts in ecotone positions, including the upper and lower treeline, and disturbance regimes. Gridded tree-ring networks suggest that within these intervals were multidecadal “megadroughts” associated with tree mortality and fire. On annual to decadal scales, climate ...
... vegetation, but records describe shifts in ecotone positions, including the upper and lower treeline, and disturbance regimes. Gridded tree-ring networks suggest that within these intervals were multidecadal “megadroughts” associated with tree mortality and fire. On annual to decadal scales, climate ...
France - Met Office
... cited supporting literature, were mostly based on global studies. This was to ensure consistency, whilst recognising that this might not always provide enough focus on impacts of most relevance to a particular country. Although time available for the project was short, generally all the material ava ...
... cited supporting literature, were mostly based on global studies. This was to ensure consistency, whilst recognising that this might not always provide enough focus on impacts of most relevance to a particular country. Although time available for the project was short, generally all the material ava ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Development
... since the beginning of human presence on Earth (Smithers and Smit, 1997). Charles Darwin’s 1859 The Origin of Species represents one of the roots of the concept of biological adaptation because his work provided evidence of evolution, which formed the basis for evolutionary biology. Adaptive strate ...
... since the beginning of human presence on Earth (Smithers and Smit, 1997). Charles Darwin’s 1859 The Origin of Species represents one of the roots of the concept of biological adaptation because his work provided evidence of evolution, which formed the basis for evolutionary biology. Adaptive strate ...
A Climate Risk Management Approach to Disaster Reduction
... disaster risk are associated with natural hazards that show no tendency to increases in magnitude and recurrence, human interventions in the natural environment are generating new socionatural hazards, mainly associated with climate events. In many incidences of new flooding, landslide, drought, for ...
... disaster risk are associated with natural hazards that show no tendency to increases in magnitude and recurrence, human interventions in the natural environment are generating new socionatural hazards, mainly associated with climate events. In many incidences of new flooding, landslide, drought, for ...
Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change on the Built Environment
... nificant uncertainty.6 Efforts are also being made to provide downscaled climate data and models that can be easily applied to regional and local impact analysis.7 In 2010, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published an international survey that found there is “ample s ...
... nificant uncertainty.6 Efforts are also being made to provide downscaled climate data and models that can be easily applied to regional and local impact analysis.7 In 2010, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) published an international survey that found there is “ample s ...
Lessons from the Front Lines Preparing for Climate Impacts
... • Non-legal barriers (technical, administrative and funding) can also inhibit implementation. Actionable plans require decision-makers to understand: (1) what data and technical information they need to make decisions, (2) which agencies will be charged with implementing each recommendation, and (3 ...
... • Non-legal barriers (technical, administrative and funding) can also inhibit implementation. Actionable plans require decision-makers to understand: (1) what data and technical information they need to make decisions, (2) which agencies will be charged with implementing each recommendation, and (3 ...
Climate change impacts, vulnerability and adaptation in
... adaptation to climate change in Zimbabwe, with the intention of providing a broad overview of the key issues related to climate change facing this particular country. It draws on a set of background papers that were produced by the Policy and Advocacy for Climate Change in Zimbabwe project funded by ...
... adaptation to climate change in Zimbabwe, with the intention of providing a broad overview of the key issues related to climate change facing this particular country. It draws on a set of background papers that were produced by the Policy and Advocacy for Climate Change in Zimbabwe project funded by ...
factors influencing climate change adaptation
... therefore need to carefully analyse the implications and implement adaptations and diversifications. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing climate change adaptations among tea farmers in Chebut catchment area in Nandi Central District. The research was based on a descriptiv ...
... therefore need to carefully analyse the implications and implement adaptations and diversifications. The purpose of this study was to assess the factors influencing climate change adaptations among tea farmers in Chebut catchment area in Nandi Central District. The research was based on a descriptiv ...
On the Climate Crisis, It`s Donald Trump the World
... In 2016, it’s essential that voters know that Donald Trump’s position on climate change is just another of his reckless, dangerous positions based more in Reality TV than actual reality. Trump can’t be trusted to protect our planet, our families, or our ...
... In 2016, it’s essential that voters know that Donald Trump’s position on climate change is just another of his reckless, dangerous positions based more in Reality TV than actual reality. Trump can’t be trusted to protect our planet, our families, or our ...
Guide to Climate Change Risk Assessment for NSW
... While many councils have been actively pursuing strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, there is some evidence to suggest they have only recently begun to prepare for projected changes in climate (ICLEI Oceania 2008; LGSA 2010). To date decisions on environmental policies, building desi ...
... While many councils have been actively pursuing strategies to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, there is some evidence to suggest they have only recently begun to prepare for projected changes in climate (ICLEI Oceania 2008; LGSA 2010). To date decisions on environmental policies, building desi ...
End of Program Report - Pacific Climate Change Science
... regional brochures and 15 individual brochures summarising the current and future climate of each partner country. In-country launches of the brochures were held in Kiribati and Samoa and the brochures were launched alongside the report in Vanuatu in November 2011. The country brochures were very we ...
... regional brochures and 15 individual brochures summarising the current and future climate of each partner country. In-country launches of the brochures were held in Kiribati and Samoa and the brochures were launched alongside the report in Vanuatu in November 2011. The country brochures were very we ...
Accounting for Health Impacts of Climate Change
... change adaptation strategy that focuses on preventing the projected health impacts of climate change is likely to be more effective (in terms of both impacts and costs) than a strategy focused on reacting. Second, and as a corollary to the above message, the health benefits of adaptation investments ...
... change adaptation strategy that focuses on preventing the projected health impacts of climate change is likely to be more effective (in terms of both impacts and costs) than a strategy focused on reacting. Second, and as a corollary to the above message, the health benefits of adaptation investments ...
- CSIRO Publishing
... the term applied to the average weather conditions over longer periods of years to decades. One may often hear mention of ‘climate variability’ and ‘climate change’ together. They are different facets of climate. Climate variability refers to the year-to-year variations, or noise, in the average con ...
... the term applied to the average weather conditions over longer periods of years to decades. One may often hear mention of ‘climate variability’ and ‘climate change’ together. They are different facets of climate. Climate variability refers to the year-to-year variations, or noise, in the average con ...
Climate politics in the lower Mekong basin
... These official concerns are not always reflected in strong political support for climate policies and climate action. Economic growth, food and energy security dominate the daily business of development in most developing (and developed) countries, including the Mekong countries. The imperatives of ...
... These official concerns are not always reflected in strong political support for climate policies and climate action. Economic growth, food and energy security dominate the daily business of development in most developing (and developed) countries, including the Mekong countries. The imperatives of ...
Towards a Strategy on Climate Change, Ecosystem Services
... services has the potential to contribute significantly to mitigating climate change and to help human societies adapt to its impacts. In April 2009, the CBD AHTEG stated that: "maintaining natural ecosystems (including their genetic and species diversity) is essential to meet the ultimate objective ...
... services has the potential to contribute significantly to mitigating climate change and to help human societies adapt to its impacts. In April 2009, the CBD AHTEG stated that: "maintaining natural ecosystems (including their genetic and species diversity) is essential to meet the ultimate objective ...
Resilient Buffalo Niagara
... confirming that changing weather conditions, increasing frequency of extreme events, and growing losses from hydro-meteorological events are clearly attributed to climate-related stresses, combined with the socioeconomic and structural vulnerabilities of human systems. Since 1900, the average temper ...
... confirming that changing weather conditions, increasing frequency of extreme events, and growing losses from hydro-meteorological events are clearly attributed to climate-related stresses, combined with the socioeconomic and structural vulnerabilities of human systems. Since 1900, the average temper ...
Global Concern about Climate Change, Broad Support for Limiting
... and a global median of 40% are very worried this will happen. There is general agreement about what should be done to deal with global warming. As the Paris conference approaches, majorities in 39 nations (Pakistan is the outlier) say they support their country limiting its emissions as part of a cl ...
... and a global median of 40% are very worried this will happen. There is general agreement about what should be done to deal with global warming. As the Paris conference approaches, majorities in 39 nations (Pakistan is the outlier) say they support their country limiting its emissions as part of a cl ...
Workshop Report - Ontario Centre for Climate Impacts and
... intense storms, increases in wind are changes that participants from the Hearst workshop have noticed in their area. Warmer temperatures in the winter (with less snow) and spring have impacted ecosystems and the recreational (icefishing) and the forestry sectors. Lakes are freezing over later in the ...
... intense storms, increases in wind are changes that participants from the Hearst workshop have noticed in their area. Warmer temperatures in the winter (with less snow) and spring have impacted ecosystems and the recreational (icefishing) and the forestry sectors. Lakes are freezing over later in the ...
Climate: Observations, projections and impacts
... cited supporting literature, were mostly based on global studies. This was to ensure consistency, whilst recognising that this might not always provide enough focus on impacts of most relevance to a particular country. Although time available for the project was short, generally all the material ava ...
... cited supporting literature, were mostly based on global studies. This was to ensure consistency, whilst recognising that this might not always provide enough focus on impacts of most relevance to a particular country. Although time available for the project was short, generally all the material ava ...
Climate change vulnerability of the US northeast winter recreation
... continue to attract skiers in the region and that demand remained relatively stable despite reduced natural snow cover throughout the region. The decline in visitation was less than what was projected by the Behringer et al. (2000) and König (1998) surveys, but this finding is limited in that it onl ...
... continue to attract skiers in the region and that demand remained relatively stable despite reduced natural snow cover throughout the region. The decline in visitation was less than what was projected by the Behringer et al. (2000) and König (1998) surveys, but this finding is limited in that it onl ...
Environics Climate Change Mitigation Messaging
... There is a gap in understanding of the connection between home energy use and climate change. Climate change is a complex subject and most residents do not feel well-informed about the issue. However, the general consensus in climate change literature is that simply providing information about the s ...
... There is a gap in understanding of the connection between home energy use and climate change. Climate change is a complex subject and most residents do not feel well-informed about the issue. However, the general consensus in climate change literature is that simply providing information about the s ...
Noosa Climate Action Plan
... Opportunities were identified for those who think innovatively, to become forward thinkers and get ahead in business and structural planning. This (draft) Noosa Climate Action Plan is the culmination of direct and active input and support from concerned citizens across many of the communities workin ...
... Opportunities were identified for those who think innovatively, to become forward thinkers and get ahead in business and structural planning. This (draft) Noosa Climate Action Plan is the culmination of direct and active input and support from concerned citizens across many of the communities workin ...
Summary Report CwD Project Profile 2012
... are being hardest hit because they are more dependent on their climate-sensitive natural resources and ecosystems, such as agriculture and fishing; they live in fragile areas that have greater exposure to climate hazards and are less able to respond to climate change because of limited human, financ ...
... are being hardest hit because they are more dependent on their climate-sensitive natural resources and ecosystems, such as agriculture and fishing; they live in fragile areas that have greater exposure to climate hazards and are less able to respond to climate change because of limited human, financ ...
Assessing the impact of climate change on ecosystem services in
... ERC wherever it occurs within the SEQ region. The scores represent potential rather than actual supplies of services. The overall supplies of ecosystem services provided within the SEQ Region depend on the various ERCs within the region, their areas, their spatial allocation, the extent to which the ...
... ERC wherever it occurs within the SEQ region. The scores represent potential rather than actual supplies of services. The overall supplies of ecosystem services provided within the SEQ Region depend on the various ERCs within the region, their areas, their spatial allocation, the extent to which the ...