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Chapter 12. Human Security - Center for International Earth Science
... There are many definitions of human security, which vary according to discipline. This Chapter defines human security, in the context of climate change, as a condition that exists when the vital core of human lives is protected, and when people have the freedom and capacity to live with dignity. In ...
... There are many definitions of human security, which vary according to discipline. This Chapter defines human security, in the context of climate change, as a condition that exists when the vital core of human lives is protected, and when people have the freedom and capacity to live with dignity. In ...
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... A range of options exists suitable for significantly reducing this century current CO2 emissions. Atmospheric concentrations of this greenhouse gas (GHG) well above pre-industrial levels constitute the main cause for the predicted rise in average surface temperature on Earth and the corresponding ch ...
... A range of options exists suitable for significantly reducing this century current CO2 emissions. Atmospheric concentrations of this greenhouse gas (GHG) well above pre-industrial levels constitute the main cause for the predicted rise in average surface temperature on Earth and the corresponding ch ...
Assessing and Enhancing Adaptive Capacity
... Information on the nature and evolution of the climate hazards faced by a society – both historical climate data and data from scenarios of future climate change – is key to enhancing adaptive capacity. On the other hand, information on socio-economic systems, including both past and possible future ...
... Information on the nature and evolution of the climate hazards faced by a society – both historical climate data and data from scenarios of future climate change – is key to enhancing adaptive capacity. On the other hand, information on socio-economic systems, including both past and possible future ...
Degrees of Change: Climate Warming and the Stakes for Canada
... change stemming from the carbon pollution and greenhouse gas concentrations already there. Years, even decades, of warming lie ahead because of this. We can expect more change and escalating levels of impacts going forward. It is clear that there are real risks to both Canada’s environment and econo ...
... change stemming from the carbon pollution and greenhouse gas concentrations already there. Years, even decades, of warming lie ahead because of this. We can expect more change and escalating levels of impacts going forward. It is clear that there are real risks to both Canada’s environment and econo ...
Enabling Environment for Private Sector Adaptation
... At the global level, commitments have been made to make US$100 billion available each year by 2020 onward to fund actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate change resilience in developing countries. Governments have repeatedly confirmed that ...
... At the global level, commitments have been made to make US$100 billion available each year by 2020 onward to fund actions that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate change resilience in developing countries. Governments have repeatedly confirmed that ...
Europe
... impacts in Europe in multiple economic sectors as well as adverse social and health effects (high confidence). {Table 23-1} There is limited evidence that resilience to heat waves and fires has improved in Europe (medium confidence), {23.9.1, 23.5} while some countries have improved their flood prot ...
... impacts in Europe in multiple economic sectors as well as adverse social and health effects (high confidence). {Table 23-1} There is limited evidence that resilience to heat waves and fires has improved in Europe (medium confidence), {23.9.1, 23.5} while some countries have improved their flood prot ...
American Climate Prospectus - Goldman School of Public Policy
... A financial prospectus provides potential investors with the facts about the material risks and opportunities they need to make a sound investment decision. In this American Climate Prospectus, we aim to provide decisionmakers in business and in government with the facts about the economic risks and ...
... A financial prospectus provides potential investors with the facts about the material risks and opportunities they need to make a sound investment decision. In this American Climate Prospectus, we aim to provide decisionmakers in business and in government with the facts about the economic risks and ...
Waste and Climate Change
... data availability and resources, LCA studies are primarily focussed on scenarios appropriate for developed countries. Due to the key, underlying assumptions on which these assessments are based (such as local/regional waste composition, country-specific energy mix, technology performance, etc) the r ...
... data availability and resources, LCA studies are primarily focussed on scenarios appropriate for developed countries. Due to the key, underlying assumptions on which these assessments are based (such as local/regional waste composition, country-specific energy mix, technology performance, etc) the r ...
EuTRACE - IASS Potsdam
... adaptation, have been documented in the assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In this context, various researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders have also begun to consider “climate engineering” (also known as “geoengineering” or “climate intervention”) ...
... adaptation, have been documented in the assessment reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). In this context, various researchers, policy makers, and other stakeholders have also begun to consider “climate engineering” (also known as “geoengineering” or “climate intervention”) ...
US CLIVAR Science Plan
... • Increased attention to the uncertainties and confidence limits of both observed and predicted climate information. ...
... • Increased attention to the uncertainties and confidence limits of both observed and predicted climate information. ...
Intensification of winter transatlantic aviation turbulence in response
... integration. For 16 of the diagnostics, the increase is between 40 and 170%. Many of the increases cluster around 100%, which corresponds to a doubling of the frequency of occurrence. A synthesis map indicating the level of agreement between the changes in the 21 diagnostics is shown in Fig. 3. Cons ...
... integration. For 16 of the diagnostics, the increase is between 40 and 170%. Many of the increases cluster around 100%, which corresponds to a doubling of the frequency of occurrence. A synthesis map indicating the level of agreement between the changes in the 21 diagnostics is shown in Fig. 3. Cons ...
Geoengineering the climate: science, governance
... targets will stimulate greater action through more effective mechanisms, but there is a serious risk that sufficient mitigation actions will not be introduced in time, despite the fact that the technologies required are both available and affordable. It is likely that global warming will exceed 2°C ...
... targets will stimulate greater action through more effective mechanisms, but there is a serious risk that sufficient mitigation actions will not be introduced in time, despite the fact that the technologies required are both available and affordable. It is likely that global warming will exceed 2°C ...
Turkey`s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and
... Our nation with its rooted and rich civilization and who perceives the environment as an entrustment will continue to sustain its human life at peace with nature, and continue to develop policies that will show maximum sensitivity in the preparation of urban settlement plans. Water Resources Manage ...
... Our nation with its rooted and rich civilization and who perceives the environment as an entrustment will continue to sustain its human life at peace with nature, and continue to develop policies that will show maximum sensitivity in the preparation of urban settlement plans. Water Resources Manage ...
R Cook Master Thesis 2010
... 3.1 Equity.................................................................................................................23 3.1.1 Equity and Judicial Discretion ..................................................................23 3.1.2 Equity and Environmental Treaties ............................ ...
... 3.1 Equity.................................................................................................................23 3.1.1 Equity and Judicial Discretion ..................................................................23 3.1.2 Equity and Environmental Treaties ............................ ...
Climate Change and European Agriculture - EDOC HU
... change increased yield variability, stochasticity is implemented in ESIM, using the method of Gaussian Quadratures. Despite the necessity of sensitivity analysis in climate impact assessments, stochastic analysis has so far been neglected in literature. The second method uses the five individual LPJ ...
... change increased yield variability, stochasticity is implemented in ESIM, using the method of Gaussian Quadratures. Despite the necessity of sensitivity analysis in climate impact assessments, stochastic analysis has so far been neglected in literature. The second method uses the five individual LPJ ...
ORGANIZATIONAL INVOLVEMENT IN CARBON MITIGATION: THE NEW ZEALAND PUBLIC SECTOR Stephen Jeffrey Birchall
... dedicated support and continued encouragement (and preparation of many meals!) that I have been able to complete this journey in one piece! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all, ...
... dedicated support and continued encouragement (and preparation of many meals!) that I have been able to complete this journey in one piece! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you all, ...
THE SCHMIDT FAMILY FOUNDATION
... For the 2008 summer season, the vacant lot at 12 Washington Street was made available to the Nantucket Regional Transportation Authority (NRTA) for use as a bus stop. NRTA and the Town’s Planning Department have envisioned a transportation facility in this location that would eventually accommodate ...
... For the 2008 summer season, the vacant lot at 12 Washington Street was made available to the Nantucket Regional Transportation Authority (NRTA) for use as a bus stop. NRTA and the Town’s Planning Department have envisioned a transportation facility in this location that would eventually accommodate ...
About this Sourcebook - Stockholm Environment Institute
... This Sourcebook addresses the issue of how to assist UNEP Task Managers to integrate climate change adaptation concerns into project and programme portfolios. It has been designed to closely align with UNEP’s recent Climate Change Adaptation Initiative, as well as outputs from the brainstorming meet ...
... This Sourcebook addresses the issue of how to assist UNEP Task Managers to integrate climate change adaptation concerns into project and programme portfolios. It has been designed to closely align with UNEP’s recent Climate Change Adaptation Initiative, as well as outputs from the brainstorming meet ...
Psychology and Global Climate Change
... context, world views, values, concerns, resilience, and vulnerability. Section 5: Which psychological barriers limit climate change action? Many structural and psychological barriers stand in the way of behavioral changes that would help limit climate change. Many people are taking action in respons ...
... context, world views, values, concerns, resilience, and vulnerability. Section 5: Which psychological barriers limit climate change action? Many structural and psychological barriers stand in the way of behavioral changes that would help limit climate change. Many people are taking action in respons ...
Psychology and Global Climate Change
... context, world views, values, concerns, resilience, and vulnerability. Section 5: Which psychological barriers limit climate change action? Many structural and psychological barriers stand in the way of behavioral changes that would help limit climate change. Many people are taking action in respons ...
... context, world views, values, concerns, resilience, and vulnerability. Section 5: Which psychological barriers limit climate change action? Many structural and psychological barriers stand in the way of behavioral changes that would help limit climate change. Many people are taking action in respons ...
the effects of climate change in the netherlands: 2012
... the climate was changing and that this has certain consequences. Although the observable effects were limited in scale, it was expected that the trends would speed up in future. Since then our understanding of climate change and its effects has increased. Moreover, policymakers in various policy are ...
... the climate was changing and that this has certain consequences. Although the observable effects were limited in scale, it was expected that the trends would speed up in future. Since then our understanding of climate change and its effects has increased. Moreover, policymakers in various policy are ...
Climate Satellites Affirmative - NDI - 2011
... sea ice around the Antarctic and Greenland continents during the warmest interglacials would have a year-round effect on temperature, because the increased area of open water has its largest impact on surface air temperature in the cool seasons. Further, we suggest that the stability of sea level du ...
... sea ice around the Antarctic and Greenland continents during the warmest interglacials would have a year-round effect on temperature, because the increased area of open water has its largest impact on surface air temperature in the cool seasons. Further, we suggest that the stability of sea level du ...
Draft Guidelines on Climate Change and Natura 2000
... impacts of climate change and the need for the European Union to take integrated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change: this is required to protect biodiversity, as well as our economic and social interests. Also, the new EU biodiversity strategy, ‘Our life insurance, our natural capital: a ...
... impacts of climate change and the need for the European Union to take integrated action to mitigate and adapt to climate change: this is required to protect biodiversity, as well as our economic and social interests. Also, the new EU biodiversity strategy, ‘Our life insurance, our natural capital: a ...
Central Asia - International Institute for Sustainable Development
... establishing an integrated system of plant protection and pest control; forest fire management measures; stabilizing slopes by developing alpine terraces and through selective reforestation; and selection of trees resistant to pests and disease as well as heat and drought Extreme weather events: s ...
... establishing an integrated system of plant protection and pest control; forest fire management measures; stabilizing slopes by developing alpine terraces and through selective reforestation; and selection of trees resistant to pests and disease as well as heat and drought Extreme weather events: s ...