Sea-level rise and climate change
... the Australian Government to produce a coastal climate risk management tool in support of coastal managers adapting to climate change and sea-level rise. This online tool, known as CoastAdapt, provides information on all aspects of coastal adaptation as well as a decision support framework. It can b ...
... the Australian Government to produce a coastal climate risk management tool in support of coastal managers adapting to climate change and sea-level rise. This online tool, known as CoastAdapt, provides information on all aspects of coastal adaptation as well as a decision support framework. It can b ...
factors influencing climate change adaptation
... Climate trends over the past few decades have been fairly rapid in many agricultural regions around the world, an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (Co2) and Ozone (O3)levels have increased everywhere (Lobell & Gourdji, 2012). This trend raises many questions relating to food security and the a ...
... Climate trends over the past few decades have been fairly rapid in many agricultural regions around the world, an increase in atmospheric carbon dioxide (Co2) and Ozone (O3)levels have increased everywhere (Lobell & Gourdji, 2012). This trend raises many questions relating to food security and the a ...
Kenya National Adaptation Plan 2015-2030
... This NAP builds on the Adaptation Technical Analysis Report (ATAR) developed under the NCCAP.2 The ATAR provided a detailed analysis of sectors and vulnerabilities in the various counties, identified adaptation needs in various economic processes, and developed a long list of potential adaptation a ...
... This NAP builds on the Adaptation Technical Analysis Report (ATAR) developed under the NCCAP.2 The ATAR provided a detailed analysis of sectors and vulnerabilities in the various counties, identified adaptation needs in various economic processes, and developed a long list of potential adaptation a ...
task force on climate remediation research
... II. Definition of “Climate Remediation” and the Rationale for Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A. Definition of “Climate Remediation” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
... II. Definition of “Climate Remediation” and the Rationale for Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 A. Definition of “Climate Remediation” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Impacts of future deforestation and climate change on the hydrology
... source for rainfall downwind. When analysing changes to this ecosystem, it is important to take an integrated approach because each of these services may be affected by, or may affect, the others. Currently, two major changes are taking place simultaneously in Amazonia: deforestation and climate cha ...
... source for rainfall downwind. When analysing changes to this ecosystem, it is important to take an integrated approach because each of these services may be affected by, or may affect, the others. Currently, two major changes are taking place simultaneously in Amazonia: deforestation and climate cha ...
THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TRANSNATIONAL
... approximately 2.6 billion tonnes of C02 eq annually, more than all countries, except the United States and China" (C40 Cities 2012). All the while, cities only make up two percent of the world's total land mass (UN-HABIT AT 2011, vi). In essence, local governments are becoming responsible for more a ...
... approximately 2.6 billion tonnes of C02 eq annually, more than all countries, except the United States and China" (C40 Cities 2012). All the while, cities only make up two percent of the world's total land mass (UN-HABIT AT 2011, vi). In essence, local governments are becoming responsible for more a ...
Climate variability and change: adaptation to drought in Bangladesh
... vulnerable to a range of natural hazards with increasing climate variability and climate change expected to aggravate the situation further by causing more frequent and intense droughts and increasing temperatures. General Circulation Model (GCM) data project an average temperature increase in Bangl ...
... vulnerable to a range of natural hazards with increasing climate variability and climate change expected to aggravate the situation further by causing more frequent and intense droughts and increasing temperatures. General Circulation Model (GCM) data project an average temperature increase in Bangl ...
rapid evolution in the face of climate change
... atural selection is a central theme in biology and an important concept for student understanding of a wide variety of topics. One such topic is the ability for organisms to adapt to the increasing environmental stress predicted under contemporary global climate change. Global climate change will li ...
... atural selection is a central theme in biology and an important concept for student understanding of a wide variety of topics. One such topic is the ability for organisms to adapt to the increasing environmental stress predicted under contemporary global climate change. Global climate change will li ...
A SUCCESSOR FOR THE KYOTO PROTOCOL
... the continuous burning of fossil fuels in energy generation, as well as deforestation, humans have released more than acceptable levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Furthermore, through agricultural activities, changes in land use and other resources, methane and nitrous oxide are also bei ...
... the continuous burning of fossil fuels in energy generation, as well as deforestation, humans have released more than acceptable levels of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Furthermore, through agricultural activities, changes in land use and other resources, methane and nitrous oxide are also bei ...
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... Climate Change and New York City The climate is changing in many ways, and there is a growing body of literature documenting these changes. Recent observations reported in the National Climate Assessment Public Review Version (NCA; USGCRP, 2013) show that the Northeast of the U.S. is warming and th ...
... Climate Change and New York City The climate is changing in many ways, and there is a growing body of literature documenting these changes. Recent observations reported in the National Climate Assessment Public Review Version (NCA; USGCRP, 2013) show that the Northeast of the U.S. is warming and th ...
The cost of inaction: Recognising the value at risk
... While the value of future losses from the private sector is substantial, this is dwarfed by the forecast harms when considered from a government point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The ...
... While the value of future losses from the private sector is substantial, this is dwarfed by the forecast harms when considered from a government point of view. The long time horizon, coupled with private-investor discount rates, can lead to a remarkable tolerance for systemic environmental risk. The ...
Climate politics in the lower Mekong basin
... 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 climate science, donor funds and expert advice are not necessarily translated into politi ...
... 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 climate science, donor funds and expert advice are not necessarily translated into politi ...
Adapting for climate change - City of Sydney
... been experienced and those projected in the near-, mid and long-term future. We then need to understand what this means for the city and what are the likely impacts from these changes. This knowledge can help us to reduce the risks we face over time we can continue to provide quality services and fa ...
... been experienced and those projected in the near-, mid and long-term future. We then need to understand what this means for the city and what are the likely impacts from these changes. This knowledge can help us to reduce the risks we face over time we can continue to provide quality services and fa ...
Climate Change Adaptation and Development
... also an integral element of the development of societies because they enable the management not only environmental variability, but also perturbations in social, economic and political variables (Pelling, 2003). As a result, numerous disciplines undertake to examine social, biological and cultural a ...
... also an integral element of the development of societies because they enable the management not only environmental variability, but also perturbations in social, economic and political variables (Pelling, 2003). As a result, numerous disciplines undertake to examine social, biological and cultural a ...
Assessments of moisture fluxes east of the Andes in South America
... and the low-level jet (LLJ) east of the Andes in South America over two time periods: the first can be understood as the current climate and covers the period from 1980 to 1989; the second covers the period from 2080 to 2089 under a future global warming climate as projected by the Intergovernmental ...
... and the low-level jet (LLJ) east of the Andes in South America over two time periods: the first can be understood as the current climate and covers the period from 1980 to 1989; the second covers the period from 2080 to 2089 under a future global warming climate as projected by the Intergovernmental ...
Diplom/Master`s Thesis - Institute for the Study of Society and
... Student Council (for research with Susan Hanson) NSF Dissertation Award from the Decision, Risk, and Management Science Division for "Mapping the territory of uncertainty and ignorance: Broadening current assessment and policy approaches." Tuition scholarships, Clark University Joint fellowship from ...
... Student Council (for research with Susan Hanson) NSF Dissertation Award from the Decision, Risk, and Management Science Division for "Mapping the territory of uncertainty and ignorance: Broadening current assessment and policy approaches." Tuition scholarships, Clark University Joint fellowship from ...
CLIMATE CHANGE AND ADAPTATION SUCCESS: THE SCOPE OF
... observed climate changes – particularly over the past half century (with underlying changes in land use and emissions dating back much longer) – are largely driven by human activities and not merely the result of natural fluctuations (IPCC 2007). The US National Research Council (NRC 2010a) confirme ...
... observed climate changes – particularly over the past half century (with underlying changes in land use and emissions dating back much longer) – are largely driven by human activities and not merely the result of natural fluctuations (IPCC 2007). The US National Research Council (NRC 2010a) confirme ...
Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe
... G. Forzieri et al.: Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe circulation patterns within RCMs largely depend on the lateral boundary conditions from their driving GCM, influencing not only the mean precipitation changes but also the extremes. Considering uncertainties in low pre ...
... G. Forzieri et al.: Ensemble projections of future streamflow droughts in Europe circulation patterns within RCMs largely depend on the lateral boundary conditions from their driving GCM, influencing not only the mean precipitation changes but also the extremes. Considering uncertainties in low pre ...
Updated February, 2016 FRANCINA DOMINGUEZ francina@illinois
... “Transpiration and Evaporation measurements in a Mountain Ecosystem using Real-Time Field-Based Water Vapor Isotopes,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Dec 2010 “Future extreme precipitation events in the Southwestern US: climate change and natural modes of variability.” ...
... “Transpiration and Evaporation measurements in a Mountain Ecosystem using Real-Time Field-Based Water Vapor Isotopes,” American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting, San Francisco, CA. Dec 2010 “Future extreme precipitation events in the Southwestern US: climate change and natural modes of variability.” ...
Landslide risk and climate change in the European alps
... evolution of our landscape. Climate forcings can be natural as experienced throughout the Quaternary period, but more recently we have moved from a period of natural climate variability to a period of human induced-change known as the Anthropocene (Steffen et al., 2007). From the 1970’s onwards ther ...
... evolution of our landscape. Climate forcings can be natural as experienced throughout the Quaternary period, but more recently we have moved from a period of natural climate variability to a period of human induced-change known as the Anthropocene (Steffen et al., 2007). From the 1970’s onwards ther ...
SEE Project-OrientGate: A structured network for integration of
... that would build on the existing knowledge, making it available, translating it in more useful terms. It is also urgent that we elaborate effective strategies and practices to insert this rapidly accumulating evidence into the territorial planning and to engage in an effective discourse the local co ...
... that would build on the existing knowledge, making it available, translating it in more useful terms. It is also urgent that we elaborate effective strategies and practices to insert this rapidly accumulating evidence into the territorial planning and to engage in an effective discourse the local co ...
Scenario Planning for Solar Radiation Management
... of climate change is comparatively new.1 Either way, scientific and engineering research into geoengineering technologies is now quickly expanding. This trend is driven primarily by researchers concerned that global mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions is occurring too slowly to avoid potentially ...
... of climate change is comparatively new.1 Either way, scientific and engineering research into geoengineering technologies is now quickly expanding. This trend is driven primarily by researchers concerned that global mitigation of carbon dioxide emissions is occurring too slowly to avoid potentially ...
Assessment of Climate Variability Impact on Water Resources within
... influence the spatial distribution and availability of natural resources, ecosystems, and human economy (American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2007). The IPCC described climate change as a significant long-term shift or change in weather conditions identified by changes in temp ...
... influence the spatial distribution and availability of natural resources, ecosystems, and human economy (American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), 2007). The IPCC described climate change as a significant long-term shift or change in weather conditions identified by changes in temp ...