A Climate for Change
... I have great pleasure in presenting to you one of the first UNDP National Human Development Reports concerning the most prominent challenge of our time – climate change and its impact on our society and economy. It is a breakthrough report for Croatia and the first of its kind following the new anal ...
... I have great pleasure in presenting to you one of the first UNDP National Human Development Reports concerning the most prominent challenge of our time – climate change and its impact on our society and economy. It is a breakthrough report for Croatia and the first of its kind following the new anal ...
Considering Vermont`s Future in a Changing Climate: The First
... or the next historic blizzard, heat wave, drought or wildfire. We must address the causes of climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecologi ...
... or the next historic blizzard, heat wave, drought or wildfire. We must address the causes of climate change and prepare for its inevitable impacts. We need to plan, and we need to act. But to do that, we need good information. The Vermont Climate Assessment produced by the Gund Institute for Ecologi ...
Review of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)
... and WCRP must learn to flexibly respond, either by evolving into a more relevant form by broadening it s scientific base, or by focusing on current streng ths and being ready to collaborate with others on new programmes. The world has changed, and, to be successful, WCRP must adapt accordingly. This ...
... and WCRP must learn to flexibly respond, either by evolving into a more relevant form by broadening it s scientific base, or by focusing on current streng ths and being ready to collaborate with others on new programmes. The world has changed, and, to be successful, WCRP must adapt accordingly. This ...
Addressing Climate Change and Migration in Asia
... Yet forced migration due to extreme environmental events is not a foregone conclusion, at least not in all instances. The countries of Asia and the Pacific can choose to turn the threat of climate-induced migration into an opportunity to improve lives, advance the development process, and adapt to l ...
... Yet forced migration due to extreme environmental events is not a foregone conclusion, at least not in all instances. The countries of Asia and the Pacific can choose to turn the threat of climate-induced migration into an opportunity to improve lives, advance the development process, and adapt to l ...
Survey of Climate Change Considerations in Federal Environmental
... affect carbon sequestration but did not attempt to quantify these impacts. In some EISs, USFS explained that a quantitative analysis was not feasible. 9 USFS referred to CEQ’s 2010 draft guidance on climate change (issued in 2010), which stated that there was not yet “any established Federal protoco ...
... affect carbon sequestration but did not attempt to quantify these impacts. In some EISs, USFS explained that a quantitative analysis was not feasible. 9 USFS referred to CEQ’s 2010 draft guidance on climate change (issued in 2010), which stated that there was not yet “any established Federal protoco ...
climate change and african forest and wildlife resources
... policies and technology options that can contain the adverse effects of climate change and variability. In Africa, much as the forestry sector joined the debate on climate change fairly late, significant achievements for the sector have been made. These debates have succeeded in profiling the sector ...
... policies and technology options that can contain the adverse effects of climate change and variability. In Africa, much as the forestry sector joined the debate on climate change fairly late, significant achievements for the sector have been made. These debates have succeeded in profiling the sector ...
Climate Change and Aspen
... communities as the canary in the coal mine for global warming. Aspen’s goal: to aggressively reduce its contribution to global warming, and to engage other communities to send a clear message on the importance of this issue. Data for the past 50 years collected at Aspen’s weather station, and compil ...
... communities as the canary in the coal mine for global warming. Aspen’s goal: to aggressively reduce its contribution to global warming, and to engage other communities to send a clear message on the importance of this issue. Data for the past 50 years collected at Aspen’s weather station, and compil ...
A Study of Climate Monitoring Capabilities in Newfoundland and
... This report presents a three-part study of climate change monitoring capabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador prepared for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Emissions Trading. The study was conducted under the Provincial Government’s 2011 C ...
... This report presents a three-part study of climate change monitoring capabilities in Newfoundland and Labrador prepared for the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, Office of Climate Change, Energy Efficiency and Emissions Trading. The study was conducted under the Provincial Government’s 2011 C ...
Preparing for a Changing Climate in Northern Ireland
... while winters may be 25% wetter (Hulme et al., 2002). Furthermore, relative sea level may begin to rise. Although there are ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, principally by reducing emissions, at least some climate change is now inevitable. Adaptation to climate change – reducing risks and ...
... while winters may be 25% wetter (Hulme et al., 2002). Furthermore, relative sea level may begin to rise. Although there are ongoing efforts to mitigate climate change, principally by reducing emissions, at least some climate change is now inevitable. Adaptation to climate change – reducing risks and ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND TOURISM
... Most of the international arrivals in the Mediterranean originate from Europe itself, in particular from northern Europe. Although recently there has been a diversification in the spaces developed for tourism, coastal zones still play a crucial role as tourism destinations. The European Union estima ...
... Most of the international arrivals in the Mediterranean originate from Europe itself, in particular from northern Europe. Although recently there has been a diversification in the spaces developed for tourism, coastal zones still play a crucial role as tourism destinations. The European Union estima ...
Behavioural Adaptation of Skiers and Snowboarders in
... skiers/snowboarders taken in response to climate conditions. More specifically the objectives of this research were: to examine how skiers/snowboarders have responded to changing snow conditions in the past as well as how they may react in the future, to understand the role of substitution (time, ...
... skiers/snowboarders taken in response to climate conditions. More specifically the objectives of this research were: to examine how skiers/snowboarders have responded to changing snow conditions in the past as well as how they may react in the future, to understand the role of substitution (time, ...
More Than 1000 International Scientists Dissent Over Man
... about the so-called global warming “consensus” -- features the skeptical voices of over 1,000 international scientists, including many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN IPCC. This updated 2010 report includes a dramatic increase of over 300 additional (and gro ...
... about the so-called global warming “consensus” -- features the skeptical voices of over 1,000 international scientists, including many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN IPCC. This updated 2010 report includes a dramatic increase of over 300 additional (and gro ...
Building climate change resilience for African livestock in sub
... Innovative adaptation within the livestock sector........................................................................................................... 23 Analysis and recommendations................................................................................................................ ...
... Innovative adaptation within the livestock sector........................................................................................................... 23 Analysis and recommendations................................................................................................................ ...
More Than 1000 International Scientists Dissent
... about the so-called global warming ―consensus‖ -- features the skeptical voices of over 1,000 international scientists, including many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN IPCC. This updated 2010 report includes a dramatic increase of over 300 additional (and gro ...
... about the so-called global warming ―consensus‖ -- features the skeptical voices of over 1,000 international scientists, including many current and former UN IPCC scientists, who have now turned against the UN IPCC. This updated 2010 report includes a dramatic increase of over 300 additional (and gro ...
Adaptation to a Changing Climate in the Arab Countries
... The first workshop was held January 2011 in Lebanon. The lead authors and advisers identified links between the topic areas, agreed upon a coordinated framework, and developed an annotated outline of the background paper for each chapter. A zero draft of the chapters was provided by the lead aut ...
... The first workshop was held January 2011 in Lebanon. The lead authors and advisers identified links between the topic areas, agreed upon a coordinated framework, and developed an annotated outline of the background paper for each chapter. A zero draft of the chapters was provided by the lead aut ...
Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines in Coastal Management and
... and readily accessible source of information relating to climate change, and how this can be managed to achieve ecologically sustainable outcomes within the coastal zone allowing for historical variability and an uncertain climate future. The key areas covered in the first two guidelines are: Volume ...
... and readily accessible source of information relating to climate change, and how this can be managed to achieve ecologically sustainable outcomes within the coastal zone allowing for historical variability and an uncertain climate future. The key areas covered in the first two guidelines are: Volume ...
South America - International Institute for Sustainable Development
... variability, important changes in the climate have been observed in recent decades. Rainfall has been increasing in south-east Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Argentinean Pampas, but decreasing in southern Chile, south-western Argentina and southern Peru. Temperatures increases of 0.5° to 1°C have ...
... variability, important changes in the climate have been observed in recent decades. Rainfall has been increasing in south-east Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and the Argentinean Pampas, but decreasing in southern Chile, south-western Argentina and southern Peru. Temperatures increases of 0.5° to 1°C have ...
Full Report
... national and international, and five meetings of lead authors and major contributors, over a period of one and a half years, have helped to shape the final report. An extensive technical review was carried out by the US National Climate Program in early 1990 and helped to ensure a high degree of con ...
... national and international, and five meetings of lead authors and major contributors, over a period of one and a half years, have helped to shape the final report. An extensive technical review was carried out by the US National Climate Program in early 1990 and helped to ensure a high degree of con ...
Global Climate Models and Their Limitations
... quantities and aspects of the climate system,” adding, “it is extremely likely that human activities have caused more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature since the 1950s” (p. 9 and 10 of the Summary for Policy Makers, Second Order Draft of AR5, dated October 5, 2 ...
... quantities and aspects of the climate system,” adding, “it is extremely likely that human activities have caused more than half of the observed increase in global average surface temperature since the 1950s” (p. 9 and 10 of the Summary for Policy Makers, Second Order Draft of AR5, dated October 5, 2 ...
Assessing the Evidence: Environment, Climate
... The nexus of environment, climate change and migration is becoming an increasingly important policy issue for Bangladesh, as in the wider South Asian region and globally. The intention of 'Assessing the Evidence: Environment, Climate Change and Migration' is to provide an informed starting point for ...
... The nexus of environment, climate change and migration is becoming an increasingly important policy issue for Bangladesh, as in the wider South Asian region and globally. The intention of 'Assessing the Evidence: Environment, Climate Change and Migration' is to provide an informed starting point for ...
Tripura - Ministry of Environment and Forests
... Tripura has, as its approach towards development planning, always aspired for and promoted low carbon inclusive growth in consonance with the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the universe as a family. The state is always committed towards protecting its natural resources which acts as an insur ...
... Tripura has, as its approach towards development planning, always aspired for and promoted low carbon inclusive growth in consonance with the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the universe as a family. The state is always committed towards protecting its natural resources which acts as an insur ...
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... the exception of Moreno-Cruz and Keith [24]. Their paper is probably most related to this one as they consider the dynamic decision problem using a simplified model and a numerical implementation based on DICE with convex mitigation and linear GE cost functions. Their numerical results suggest that ...
... the exception of Moreno-Cruz and Keith [24]. Their paper is probably most related to this one as they consider the dynamic decision problem using a simplified model and a numerical implementation based on DICE with convex mitigation and linear GE cost functions. Their numerical results suggest that ...