Paleoclimate Implications for Human-Made
... sensitivity, we first make a remark about climate models and then briefly summarize Earth's recent climate history to provide specificity to the concept of climate feedbacks. Climate models, based on physical laws that describe the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean, as well as proce ...
... sensitivity, we first make a remark about climate models and then briefly summarize Earth's recent climate history to provide specificity to the concept of climate feedbacks. Climate models, based on physical laws that describe the structure and dynamics of the atmosphere and ocean, as well as proce ...
Mega-Stress for Mega-Cities
... We estimated the adaptive capacity of these 11 cities by examining the overall willingness of the city to implement adaptation strategies (calculated by the number of available adaptation examples and/or responses to previous impacts) and the per capita GDP. It should be noted that a significant cav ...
... We estimated the adaptive capacity of these 11 cities by examining the overall willingness of the city to implement adaptation strategies (calculated by the number of available adaptation examples and/or responses to previous impacts) and the per capita GDP. It should be noted that a significant cav ...
Global Climate Risk Index 2006
... are there to adapt to the consequences of climate change. Weather events that cause damage play a central role in this context since their formation and their intensity are determined by climate and for this reason, changes in the future are to be expected. Even if the formation of an individual wea ...
... are there to adapt to the consequences of climate change. Weather events that cause damage play a central role in this context since their formation and their intensity are determined by climate and for this reason, changes in the future are to be expected. Even if the formation of an individual wea ...
Entire Report - Center for Climate and Energy
... Natural ecosystems are one of our most precious resources, critical for sustaining life on the planet. The benefits humans derive from ecosystems are varied, from marketable products such as pharmaceuticals, to recreational opportunities such as camping, to ecosystems services such as erosion contro ...
... Natural ecosystems are one of our most precious resources, critical for sustaining life on the planet. The benefits humans derive from ecosystems are varied, from marketable products such as pharmaceuticals, to recreational opportunities such as camping, to ecosystems services such as erosion contro ...
Stakeholder mapping report - final version
... and working groups. Organisations are included where all or part of their operations are targeted at issues related to climate change adaptation. Working groups are identified in order to highlight particular units, often within these same organisations, whose direct function is to provide guidance ...
... and working groups. Organisations are included where all or part of their operations are targeted at issues related to climate change adaptation. Working groups are identified in order to highlight particular units, often within these same organisations, whose direct function is to provide guidance ...
NCEP’s Climate Forecast System as a National Model Dr. Louis W. Uccellini
... fisheries regime change likely ...
... fisheries regime change likely ...
Increasing the influence of LDC climate diplomacy
... Addressing a special session of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) — the dialogue initiated by President Barak Obama in 2009 to facilitate discussion among the world’s largest economies — Kerry stated: “[L]ast year, I invited many of you and your counterparts to join me for a spec ...
... Addressing a special session of the Major Economies Forum on Energy and Climate (MEF) — the dialogue initiated by President Barak Obama in 2009 to facilitate discussion among the world’s largest economies — Kerry stated: “[L]ast year, I invited many of you and your counterparts to join me for a spec ...
2010 - National Center for Science Education
... listed as an author? __________________________________________________________________ 5. In about how many non-peer reviewed reports on climate change related issues have you been listed as an author? _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Have you ever been an ...
... listed as an author? __________________________________________________________________ 5. In about how many non-peer reviewed reports on climate change related issues have you been listed as an author? _______________________________________________________________________ 6. Have you ever been an ...
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... voluntary and involuntary strategy in response to environmental change (McLeman and Smith, 2006; Foresight, 2011). In the past few decades, potential linkages and implications of climate change on human mobility have taken hold in the literature. Yet, significant debates exist regarding the climate ...
... voluntary and involuntary strategy in response to environmental change (McLeman and Smith, 2006; Foresight, 2011). In the past few decades, potential linkages and implications of climate change on human mobility have taken hold in the literature. Yet, significant debates exist regarding the climate ...
Australian Government response - Coastal Collaboration Cluster
... helping to shape a global climate change solution by working actively and constructively to forge a global climate outcome that is effective, fair and efficient. Australia is on track to meet its Kyoto Protocol target of limiting greenhouse gas emissions to 108 per cent of 1990 levels over the perio ...
... helping to shape a global climate change solution by working actively and constructively to forge a global climate outcome that is effective, fair and efficient. Australia is on track to meet its Kyoto Protocol target of limiting greenhouse gas emissions to 108 per cent of 1990 levels over the perio ...
Business in a Climate- Constrained World
... human experience. And business can take these innovations to scale to support change that will happen faster than if governments and civil society acted alone. Importantly, business also has a voice and can help shape the perspectives of citizens, consumers, and public officials alike. Just as there ...
... human experience. And business can take these innovations to scale to support change that will happen faster than if governments and civil society acted alone. Importantly, business also has a voice and can help shape the perspectives of citizens, consumers, and public officials alike. Just as there ...
Alpine strategy for adaptation to climate change in the field of natural
... diversity of the Alps requires, however, a regionally and locally differentiated view. Sensitive areas are likely to be affected by natural hazards related to climate change, while others will not experience any change compared to the current situation; some places could even benefit from favourable ...
... diversity of the Alps requires, however, a regionally and locally differentiated view. Sensitive areas are likely to be affected by natural hazards related to climate change, while others will not experience any change compared to the current situation; some places could even benefit from favourable ...
Northern Hemisphere glaciation and the evolution of Plio
... gateways [Keigwin, 1982; Haug and Tiedemann, 1998; Zachos et al., 2001; Cane and Molnar, 2001; Lawver and Gahagan, 2003], and long‐term changes in the global carbon cycle [Pearson and Palmer, 2000; Berner and Kothavala, 2001; Pagani et al., 2005; Royer, 2006; Hönisch et al., 2009]. Although these no ...
... gateways [Keigwin, 1982; Haug and Tiedemann, 1998; Zachos et al., 2001; Cane and Molnar, 2001; Lawver and Gahagan, 2003], and long‐term changes in the global carbon cycle [Pearson and Palmer, 2000; Berner and Kothavala, 2001; Pagani et al., 2005; Royer, 2006; Hönisch et al., 2009]. Although these no ...
CHAPTER 9 POTENTIAL CONSEQUENCES OF CLIMATE VARIABILITY AND CHANGE FOR THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST
... The Northwest has a great diversity of landscapes and ecosystems, reflecting the region’s varied climate and topography. Dense,tall moist coniferous forests cover about 80% of western Washington and Oregon,with Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock at most low-elevation locations, weste ...
... The Northwest has a great diversity of landscapes and ecosystems, reflecting the region’s varied climate and topography. Dense,tall moist coniferous forests cover about 80% of western Washington and Oregon,with Douglas fir, western red cedar and western hemlock at most low-elevation locations, weste ...
Case study: Guatemala - CIAT-DAPA
... months decreases as well Farmer observed recently increasing climate variability Area is facing a geographical shift of some crops to western areas in Sololá Western areas in Sololá are presently important contributions to carbon sequestration (forests and coffee production) Broccoli remains on its ...
... months decreases as well Farmer observed recently increasing climate variability Area is facing a geographical shift of some crops to western areas in Sololá Western areas in Sololá are presently important contributions to carbon sequestration (forests and coffee production) Broccoli remains on its ...
Consumer behaviour and demand response of tourists to climate
... five winters would have very little natural snow’’. The survey, which identified significant negative demand reponses, was repeated by Pickering, Castley, and Burtt (2010), and its main scenario was also used in Switzerland (Behringer, Buerki, & Fuhrer, 2000). Unbehaun, Probstl, and Haider (2008) al ...
... five winters would have very little natural snow’’. The survey, which identified significant negative demand reponses, was repeated by Pickering, Castley, and Burtt (2010), and its main scenario was also used in Switzerland (Behringer, Buerki, & Fuhrer, 2000). Unbehaun, Probstl, and Haider (2008) al ...
Modeling climate change impacts on phenology and population
... 2010). Because climate change has wide-ranging effects and models must provide information on the potential effects of actions made by public and governmental entities, a single modeling approach or framework will not suffice to guide decisions and consensus. While both simple intuitive models and co ...
... 2010). Because climate change has wide-ranging effects and models must provide information on the potential effects of actions made by public and governmental entities, a single modeling approach or framework will not suffice to guide decisions and consensus. While both simple intuitive models and co ...
2014, a climate emergency
... The transformation The aforementioned column [9]cited the clear evidence in the WMO report of an increase in the severity [12] of weather events, and reflected on whether this might be enough to incite strong intergovernmental action. Its conclusion - suggesting that "a truly serious shift in politi ...
... The transformation The aforementioned column [9]cited the clear evidence in the WMO report of an increase in the severity [12] of weather events, and reflected on whether this might be enough to incite strong intergovernmental action. Its conclusion - suggesting that "a truly serious shift in politi ...
The 1430s: a cold period of extraordinary internal climate variability
... 2011, and references therein), we use the years 1421–1550. A particular focus is on the decade 1430–1440, which coincides with the early SPM. Note that this temporal coherence between solar forcing and the particular climatic conditions during the 1430s does not necessarily imply causality. Climate ...
... 2011, and references therein), we use the years 1421–1550. A particular focus is on the decade 1430–1440, which coincides with the early SPM. Note that this temporal coherence between solar forcing and the particular climatic conditions during the 1430s does not necessarily imply causality. Climate ...
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... Poverty is often closely linked to food insecurity. Participatory assessments of poverty consistently identify the poor in terms of food availability—the rich are those who own land and can produce enough food to support the household for a full year, while the poor are landless labourers who rely a ...
... Poverty is often closely linked to food insecurity. Participatory assessments of poverty consistently identify the poor in terms of food availability—the rich are those who own land and can produce enough food to support the household for a full year, while the poor are landless labourers who rely a ...