Environment, Climate Change and International Relations
... for it – that the international level provides the most effective route towards mitigation and adaptation (Luterbacher and Sprinz, 2001). Furthermore, the local effects of climate change can transcend the locale and be felt at the international level. The war in Syria – and the refugee crisis associ ...
... for it – that the international level provides the most effective route towards mitigation and adaptation (Luterbacher and Sprinz, 2001). Furthermore, the local effects of climate change can transcend the locale and be felt at the international level. The war in Syria – and the refugee crisis associ ...
Bony et al., 2006
... although these processes might have a substantial impact on the magnitude, the pattern, or the timing of climate warming (NRC 2003). Water vapor constitutes a powerful greenhouse gas, and therefore an increase of water vapor with temperature will oppose the increase in radiative cooling due to incre ...
... although these processes might have a substantial impact on the magnitude, the pattern, or the timing of climate warming (NRC 2003). Water vapor constitutes a powerful greenhouse gas, and therefore an increase of water vapor with temperature will oppose the increase in radiative cooling due to incre ...
Republic of Gambia, Initial National Communication
... Approach in the Mitigation Assessment 3.2.1: Stakeholder consultation and desk review of literature 3.2.2: In-depth analysis of options and project ideas Summary of the Analyzed Projects 3.3.1: Displacement of diesel generator by solar home system 3.3.2: Greenhouse gas abatement using improved cooki ...
... Approach in the Mitigation Assessment 3.2.1: Stakeholder consultation and desk review of literature 3.2.2: In-depth analysis of options and project ideas Summary of the Analyzed Projects 3.3.1: Displacement of diesel generator by solar home system 3.3.2: Greenhouse gas abatement using improved cooki ...
Is the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change an
... 1990s with the objective of bringing nations together to negotiate policies in a global effort to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system. With recently increasing scientific certainty regarding the curren ...
... 1990s with the objective of bringing nations together to negotiate policies in a global effort to stabilize greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere at a level that would prevent dangerous interference with the climate system. With recently increasing scientific certainty regarding the curren ...
On the interpretation of inter-model spread in CMIP5 climate
... Here, we assume that the adjustments to CO2 are negative (Fadj−co2 < 0). The intercept at ∆Ts = ∆Ts,0 (red cross) represents the adjusted radiative forcing estimated from fixed-SST experiments, in which the land surface temperature is allowed to adjust by ∆Ts,0 to increased CO2 , while holding the S ...
... Here, we assume that the adjustments to CO2 are negative (Fadj−co2 < 0). The intercept at ∆Ts = ∆Ts,0 (red cross) represents the adjusted radiative forcing estimated from fixed-SST experiments, in which the land surface temperature is allowed to adjust by ∆Ts,0 to increased CO2 , while holding the S ...
Ecosystem Processes and Human Influences Regulate Streamflow Response to Climate Change at
... cases in which streamflow behavior cannot be explained purely by climate, other hydrologic processes, as well as past and present human and natural disturbance effects on ecosystems, are considered as possible explanations. Study sites and questions In this study, we examined long-term records of ai ...
... cases in which streamflow behavior cannot be explained purely by climate, other hydrologic processes, as well as past and present human and natural disturbance effects on ecosystems, are considered as possible explanations. Study sites and questions In this study, we examined long-term records of ai ...
Climate Change and Conflict: Findings and Lessons Learned from
... border policies is potentially destabilizing. In Niger, the Tuareg feel squeezed and compromised by climate-driven landscape change and everfurther encroachment by farmers and commercial developments into the Tuareg’s (and other herding groups’) traditional grazing zones. The extremely weak institut ...
... border policies is potentially destabilizing. In Niger, the Tuareg feel squeezed and compromised by climate-driven landscape change and everfurther encroachment by farmers and commercial developments into the Tuareg’s (and other herding groups’) traditional grazing zones. The extremely weak institut ...
Projections of Future Climate Change
... coupling allows those models to include a seasonal cycle of solar radiation. The sea surface temperatures (SSTs) respond to increases in carbon dioxide (CO2), but there is no ocean dynamical response to the changing climate. Since the full depth of the ocean is not included, computing requirements a ...
... coupling allows those models to include a seasonal cycle of solar radiation. The sea surface temperatures (SSTs) respond to increases in carbon dioxide (CO2), but there is no ocean dynamical response to the changing climate. Since the full depth of the ocean is not included, computing requirements a ...
climate change adaptation plan
... Federal agencies to evaluate climate change risks and vulnerabilities to each agency’s operations and mission. The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) subsequently issued three guidance documents, pursuant to EO 13514, regarding considerations critical to Federal agency climate change ...
... Federal agencies to evaluate climate change risks and vulnerabilities to each agency’s operations and mission. The White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) subsequently issued three guidance documents, pursuant to EO 13514, regarding considerations critical to Federal agency climate change ...
Mesozoic Climates. - Return to Home Page
... years in environmental sciences, geography and related disciplines. It is sufficient in depth and rigour for final year students but equally valuable as an information resource for those in their “pre-finals” years. It is not a complete guide but serves to review and illustrate the key factors of cl ...
... years in environmental sciences, geography and related disciplines. It is sufficient in depth and rigour for final year students but equally valuable as an information resource for those in their “pre-finals” years. It is not a complete guide but serves to review and illustrate the key factors of cl ...
Ecosystem Processes and Human Influences
... cases in which streamflow behavior cannot be explained purely by climate, other hydrologic processes, as well as past and present human and natural disturbance effects on ecosystems, are considered as possible explanations. Study sites and questions In this study, we examined long-term records of ai ...
... cases in which streamflow behavior cannot be explained purely by climate, other hydrologic processes, as well as past and present human and natural disturbance effects on ecosystems, are considered as possible explanations. Study sites and questions In this study, we examined long-term records of ai ...
Understanding Climate Diplomacy
... International agreement is vital to manage climate risk The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)1 and United Nations Security Council (UNSC)2 have both stated that uncontrolled climate change poses a threat to international peace and security. In 2009, and on several subsequent occasions since, le ...
... International agreement is vital to manage climate risk The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)1 and United Nations Security Council (UNSC)2 have both stated that uncontrolled climate change poses a threat to international peace and security. In 2009, and on several subsequent occasions since, le ...
Suburban Climate Change Efforts: Possibilities for Small and Nimble Cities Participating in State, Regional, National, and International Networks
... per capita emissions and preparedness for changes in the physical environment.6 Moreover, leader cities are often ahead of their national governments. These cities form ever-stronger intersecting, multi-level networks in which they make voluntary pledges to reduce emissions and through which they pr ...
... per capita emissions and preparedness for changes in the physical environment.6 Moreover, leader cities are often ahead of their national governments. These cities form ever-stronger intersecting, multi-level networks in which they make voluntary pledges to reduce emissions and through which they pr ...
http://www.fao.org/docrep/011/i0203e/i0203e00.pdf
... misuse of these aquatic resources but also by factors external to the sector, such as pollution runoff, land use transformation, other aquatic resources uses and climatic changes. As significant coastal inhabitants (whether riparian, lacustrine or marine), fishers and fish-farmers are particularly v ...
... misuse of these aquatic resources but also by factors external to the sector, such as pollution runoff, land use transformation, other aquatic resources uses and climatic changes. As significant coastal inhabitants (whether riparian, lacustrine or marine), fishers and fish-farmers are particularly v ...
7 Managing the Risks: International Level and Integration across Scales
... to climate change, but these have not yet been fully realized (high confidence). International funding for disaster risk reduction remains relatively low as compared to the scale of spending on international humanitarian response. [7.4.2] Governments have committed to mobilize greater amounts of fun ...
... to climate change, but these have not yet been fully realized (high confidence). International funding for disaster risk reduction remains relatively low as compared to the scale of spending on international humanitarian response. [7.4.2] Governments have committed to mobilize greater amounts of fun ...
Climate Change and Population Movement in Pacific Island Countries
... arise in each instance. It is important, however, to begin with some cautionary observations. First, there are still uncertainties about climate change and its effects, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is becoming increasingly unequivocal that global warming is happening and se ...
... arise in each instance. It is important, however, to begin with some cautionary observations. First, there are still uncertainties about climate change and its effects, although the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is becoming increasingly unequivocal that global warming is happening and se ...
A regional climate change decision framework for natural resource
... The authors wish to thank the many people within the Adelaide-Mount Lofty region and the natural resources management community more specifically, who assisted them during the development of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (AMLR NRM) climate change project. This proj ...
... The authors wish to thank the many people within the Adelaide-Mount Lofty region and the natural resources management community more specifically, who assisted them during the development of the Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management (AMLR NRM) climate change project. This proj ...
Science, Scientists, and Local Weather: Understanding Mass
... Attitudes Toward Scientists and Science. The scientific community has been the primary advocate for the view that climate change is occurring and that it is the result of human activity, so it would not be surprising that how Americans think about scientists and science would affect their views of c ...
... Attitudes Toward Scientists and Science. The scientific community has been the primary advocate for the view that climate change is occurring and that it is the result of human activity, so it would not be surprising that how Americans think about scientists and science would affect their views of c ...
Voluntary Guidance for States to Incorporate Climate Change into
... will be housed on the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ website and updated regularly with new information and resources as they become available. Climate change is a complex and often politically-charged issue, the decision about whether or not to revise Wildlife Action Plans or other plan ...
... will be housed on the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies’ website and updated regularly with new information and resources as they become available. Climate change is a complex and often politically-charged issue, the decision about whether or not to revise Wildlife Action Plans or other plan ...
Publisher version
... Convention. A key outcome of this process was recognition by Parties ‘that deep cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions are required according to science, and as documented in the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, with a view to reducing global greenhouse gas ...
... Convention. A key outcome of this process was recognition by Parties ‘that deep cuts in global greenhouse gas emissions are required according to science, and as documented in the Fourth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, with a view to reducing global greenhouse gas ...
An Earth-System Prediction Initiative for the 21st Century
... and also maximize economic opportunities. The opportunities include selection of optimal trade routes, energy allocation, crop selection, and pollutant emission mitigation strategies. These achievements and opportunities are the culmination of investments by governments, international agencies and o ...
... and also maximize economic opportunities. The opportunities include selection of optimal trade routes, energy allocation, crop selection, and pollutant emission mitigation strategies. These achievements and opportunities are the culmination of investments by governments, international agencies and o ...
Future wet grasslands: ecological implications of climate change
... wetland types are generally not well understood (Erwin 2009). Wet grasslands, in common with other wetlands, are located across numerous biomes and there is no single climatic template. Regional predictions of the consequences of climate change are complicated by the distribution of wet grasslands o ...
... wetland types are generally not well understood (Erwin 2009). Wet grasslands, in common with other wetlands, are located across numerous biomes and there is no single climatic template. Regional predictions of the consequences of climate change are complicated by the distribution of wet grasslands o ...
Transformational Adaptation: Concepts, Examples, and their
... underwent a transition from relatively humid conditions to desert. During this period, human populations in the northern hemisphere sub-tropics adapted to increased aridity and a decline in resource availability through a combination of increased mobility based on extensive grazing (where this enab ...
... underwent a transition from relatively humid conditions to desert. During this period, human populations in the northern hemisphere sub-tropics adapted to increased aridity and a decline in resource availability through a combination of increased mobility based on extensive grazing (where this enab ...