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... we assume that the e¤ect of adaptation is local whereas the damage caused by emissions is global, in line with real examples of adaptive measures currently being undertaken by di¤erent countries. Our main contribution is to show that allowing for countries to engage in costly adaptation activities i ...
... we assume that the e¤ect of adaptation is local whereas the damage caused by emissions is global, in line with real examples of adaptive measures currently being undertaken by di¤erent countries. Our main contribution is to show that allowing for countries to engage in costly adaptation activities i ...
By Slowing Population Growth, Family Planning Can Help Address
... greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. A confluence of long-term environmental and population trends is undermining world food availability and driving climate change. These trends include quickening climate changes and difficulty adapting to its effects; widespread depletion of water, ...
... greenhouse gas emissions that cause climate change. A confluence of long-term environmental and population trends is undermining world food availability and driving climate change. These trends include quickening climate changes and difficulty adapting to its effects; widespread depletion of water, ...
Environment, Politics and Development Working Paper Series
... us to redefine who we are, not only as individual agents, but as humanity in this historical moment. To the extent that we are part of power systems, independently of how much powerful or powerless we might be; we contribute to their evolution. As expressed by Ingold (2005:503): ―[A]ll creatures, hu ...
... us to redefine who we are, not only as individual agents, but as humanity in this historical moment. To the extent that we are part of power systems, independently of how much powerful or powerless we might be; we contribute to their evolution. As expressed by Ingold (2005:503): ―[A]ll creatures, hu ...
A Glimpse Inside the Global Warming Controversy
... a rise in global temperature. This assumption is based on a well known physical constant: the absorption of energy at different wavelengths by CO2. But the cause and effect relationship of CO2 to the climate system may not be that simple. The IPCC acknowledges that, based on ice core samples over th ...
... a rise in global temperature. This assumption is based on a well known physical constant: the absorption of energy at different wavelengths by CO2. But the cause and effect relationship of CO2 to the climate system may not be that simple. The IPCC acknowledges that, based on ice core samples over th ...
2014 Energy and Climate Outlook
... broad country groups: Developed countries (USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand); an approximation of Other G20 nations (China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and several fast‑growing Asian economies); and the Rest of the World (see Box 1 for regional classification details). As in t ...
... broad country groups: Developed countries (USA, Canada, Europe, Japan, Australia and New Zealand); an approximation of Other G20 nations (China, India, Russia, Brazil, Mexico and several fast‑growing Asian economies); and the Rest of the World (see Box 1 for regional classification details). As in t ...
Which Countries are Particularly Vulnerable?
... Box 1: Ambiguity about the meaning of ‘particularly vulnerable’ in the climate negotiations The word ‘vulnerable’ appears four times in the Convention; it is preceded by the adverb ‘particularly’ three times. Its first mention is in the nineteenth preambular paragraph, which already appears to give ...
... Box 1: Ambiguity about the meaning of ‘particularly vulnerable’ in the climate negotiations The word ‘vulnerable’ appears four times in the Convention; it is preceded by the adverb ‘particularly’ three times. Its first mention is in the nineteenth preambular paragraph, which already appears to give ...
Slide 1
... Calls for governments to create stable and long-term incentives to promote low-carbon energy sources and discourage emissions of CO2 Calls for incentives to preserve forests ...
... Calls for governments to create stable and long-term incentives to promote low-carbon energy sources and discourage emissions of CO2 Calls for incentives to preserve forests ...
Working Paper WP 2015-06 April 2015
... off periods in divorce proceedings, through various commitment devices to promote savings, to simple statements such as “take those peanuts away from me,” none of which would make sense in the rational choice world of text book economics. A second way in which behavioral economics can change the way ...
... off periods in divorce proceedings, through various commitment devices to promote savings, to simple statements such as “take those peanuts away from me,” none of which would make sense in the rational choice world of text book economics. A second way in which behavioral economics can change the way ...
positive feedbacks and climate runaway
... Why do most of the world’s governments—represented on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)—as well as most climate scientists and the League of Women Voters of the United States—think that strong action needs to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without further delay? ...
... Why do most of the world’s governments—represented on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)—as well as most climate scientists and the League of Women Voters of the United States—think that strong action needs to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without further delay? ...
Objectives and expected outcomes - Climate Services for Disaster
... Exchange on products for Climate Services for DRR developed by ACMAD-MESA Interpret products and provide: -Technical Notes for forecasts discussions or briefings; -Bulletins and Reports for climate sensitive sector ( agriculture, water, DRR, experts…) - Statements&Briefs for policy and decision mak ...
... Exchange on products for Climate Services for DRR developed by ACMAD-MESA Interpret products and provide: -Technical Notes for forecasts discussions or briefings; -Bulletins and Reports for climate sensitive sector ( agriculture, water, DRR, experts…) - Statements&Briefs for policy and decision mak ...
Adapting to Climate Change - Business for Social Responsibility
... challenges, a picture of “climate-smart” agriculture is emerging that combines enhanced crop resilience, productivity, and food security, along with reduced environmental impact. At the forefront of this vision and the development of practices to achieve it are international agencies and initiatives ...
... challenges, a picture of “climate-smart” agriculture is emerging that combines enhanced crop resilience, productivity, and food security, along with reduced environmental impact. At the forefront of this vision and the development of practices to achieve it are international agencies and initiatives ...
climate change: social science perspectives
... Paul Menton Centre regarding accommodation for final exams for the December 2014 exam period is November 7, 2014. For Religious Obligations: Students requesting academic accommodation on the basis of religious obligation should make a formal, written request to their instructors for alternate dates ...
... Paul Menton Centre regarding accommodation for final exams for the December 2014 exam period is November 7, 2014. For Religious Obligations: Students requesting academic accommodation on the basis of religious obligation should make a formal, written request to their instructors for alternate dates ...
Becoming Refugias: Climate Change and a Change of Heart
... twenty-first century, the cries of species going extinct, melting ice caps, thousands of climate refugees, sand-filled wells, drought-devastated fields, and unprecedented storms invite believers to enter and become refugia. Climate Change of the Heart How people of faith respond to this great moral, ...
... twenty-first century, the cries of species going extinct, melting ice caps, thousands of climate refugees, sand-filled wells, drought-devastated fields, and unprecedented storms invite believers to enter and become refugia. Climate Change of the Heart How people of faith respond to this great moral, ...
Investigation B, Climate Variability and Change
... of possible climate shifts. A study of particular significance to climate change was conducted by Prof. David Travis (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) comparing surface air temperatures across the country during the aircraft grounding with those before 9/11. The Travis analysis showed that during ...
... of possible climate shifts. A study of particular significance to climate change was conducted by Prof. David Travis (University of Wisconsin-Whitewater) comparing surface air temperatures across the country during the aircraft grounding with those before 9/11. The Travis analysis showed that during ...
The 2°C target - Climate Emergency Institute
... given. However, the necessary departure of emissions from the present business-as-usual trends implies, on a global scale, immediate and substantial investment in these low-carbon technologies. The IPCC AR4 indicates that, up to 2050, substantial global emission reductions by at least 50% below 1990 ...
... given. However, the necessary departure of emissions from the present business-as-usual trends implies, on a global scale, immediate and substantial investment in these low-carbon technologies. The IPCC AR4 indicates that, up to 2050, substantial global emission reductions by at least 50% below 1990 ...
The Africa Bio-Carbon Initiative - CCAFS
... Highlight where Agriculture can be included & reinforced in negotiating text ...
... Highlight where Agriculture can be included & reinforced in negotiating text ...
Overestimated global warming over the past 20 years
... the uncertainty in the estimated climate sensitivity (that is, the long-term response of global mean temperature to a doubling of the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere) has not noticeably decreased1. Nevertheless, policymakers need more accurate uncertainty estimates to make better decisions2. Det ...
... the uncertainty in the estimated climate sensitivity (that is, the long-term response of global mean temperature to a doubling of the CO2 concentration in the atmosphere) has not noticeably decreased1. Nevertheless, policymakers need more accurate uncertainty estimates to make better decisions2. Det ...
A global Green New Deal - Friedrich-Ebert
... USA. The Working Group has based its approach on the assumption that global challenges can only be solved within the framework of an intensified dialogue between industrialised and newly emerging countries, as the increasing importance of the G20 has shown over the last few years. The Working Group ...
... USA. The Working Group has based its approach on the assumption that global challenges can only be solved within the framework of an intensified dialogue between industrialised and newly emerging countries, as the increasing importance of the G20 has shown over the last few years. The Working Group ...
Reaching professionals and ordinary citizens
... closer to ordinary people – to arouse their interest, increase their awareness, and change their attitudes. The Finnish campaign was uniquely intense and effective, thanks to the networks, materials and working methods already established during the earlier phases of the Finnish Climate Change Commu ...
... closer to ordinary people – to arouse their interest, increase their awareness, and change their attitudes. The Finnish campaign was uniquely intense and effective, thanks to the networks, materials and working methods already established during the earlier phases of the Finnish Climate Change Commu ...
Ja REEACH Theme Development Competition (PDF
... The Youth Climate Change Conference (YCCC) is an initiative of the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH) Project, under the project’s youth empowerment program area. First held in September 2014 under the theme, “One Climate, One Future… Empowering Youth for Act ...
... The Youth Climate Change Conference (YCCC) is an initiative of the Jamaica Rural Economy and Ecosystems Adapting to Climate Change (Ja REEACH) Project, under the project’s youth empowerment program area. First held in September 2014 under the theme, “One Climate, One Future… Empowering Youth for Act ...
Climate and greenhouse gases
... of the atmosphere was nearly in balance: natural inflows (transfers of carbon from land and ocean systems into the atmosphere as CO2, together with small contributions from volcanic activity) were approximately equal to natural outflows (transfers of carbon out of the atmosphere into land and ocean ...
... of the atmosphere was nearly in balance: natural inflows (transfers of carbon from land and ocean systems into the atmosphere as CO2, together with small contributions from volcanic activity) were approximately equal to natural outflows (transfers of carbon out of the atmosphere into land and ocean ...
Climate change issues for 2012
... The claim that “97% of scientists agree” is based on 77 anonymous scientists who responded to an online survey. The survey started by seeking opinions from 10,257 scientists. However, the survey authors selectively whittled down the responses to just 77 scientists. So the 97% “consensus” claim is no ...
... The claim that “97% of scientists agree” is based on 77 anonymous scientists who responded to an online survey. The survey started by seeking opinions from 10,257 scientists. However, the survey authors selectively whittled down the responses to just 77 scientists. So the 97% “consensus” claim is no ...
Climate Change: Impacts and Responses
... and are, therefore, used less. As population increases and there is greater pressure on land, people are farming in more marginal land that is less fertile and produces lower yields. Population increase also causes food shortages. Causes of declining water tables include greater extraction and use a ...
... and are, therefore, used less. As population increases and there is greater pressure on land, people are farming in more marginal land that is less fertile and produces lower yields. Population increase also causes food shortages. Causes of declining water tables include greater extraction and use a ...
2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference
The 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as the Copenhagen Summit, was held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark, between 7 and 18 December. The conference included the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP 15) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the 5th Meeting of the Parties (MOP 5) to the Kyoto Protocol. According to the Bali Road Map, a framework for climate change mitigation beyond 2012 was to be agreed there.On Friday 18 December, the final day of the conference, international media reported that the climate talks were ""in disarray"". Media also reported that in lieu of a summit collapse, only a ""weak political statement"" was anticipated at the conclusion of the conference. The Copenhagen Accord was drafted by the United States, China, India, Brazil and South Africa on 18 December, and judged a ""meaningful agreement"" by the United States government. It was ""taken note of"", but not ""adopted"", in a debate of all the participating countries the next day, and it was not passed unanimously. The document recognised that climate change is one of the greatest challenges of the present day and that actions should be taken to keep any temperature increases to below 2 °C. The document is not legally binding and does not contain any legally binding commitments for reducing CO2 emissions.In January 2014, documents leaked by Edward Snowden and published by Dagbladet Information revealed that the US government negotiators were in receipt of information during the conference that was being obtained by spying against other conference delegations. The US National Security Agency provided US delegates with advance details other delegations' positions, including the Danish plan to ""rescue"" the talks should they flounder. Members of the Danish negotiating team said that both the US and Chinese delegations were ""peculiarly well-informed"" about closed-door discussions: ""They simply sat back, just as we had feared they would if they knew about our document.""