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The impact of climate change on children[6]
... negative impacts will fall on poor children and their communities in developing countries. This is partly because many of these countries are in regions of the world that will experience the most acute impacts of climate change,19 and partly because poorer communities are more exposed to climate imp ...
... negative impacts will fall on poor children and their communities in developing countries. This is partly because many of these countries are in regions of the world that will experience the most acute impacts of climate change,19 and partly because poorer communities are more exposed to climate imp ...
Public Perception of Climate Risk: The Case of Greece
... purpose is to study the correlations between the answers the individuals gave, as well as to identify certain patterns of responding, according to individual characteristics. As our data do not have any continuous variables, we cannot rely solely on simple regression techniques that require the depe ...
... purpose is to study the correlations between the answers the individuals gave, as well as to identify certain patterns of responding, according to individual characteristics. As our data do not have any continuous variables, we cannot rely solely on simple regression techniques that require the depe ...
Handbook on the OECD-DAC Climate Markers
... for which the answer is not known (score=“null”). This important distinction has implications for statistical presentations of Rio marker data. What is the distinction between significant (“1”) and not targeted (“0”)? “Not targeted/0” means the activity does not explicitly target the Convention obje ...
... for which the answer is not known (score=“null”). This important distinction has implications for statistical presentations of Rio marker data. What is the distinction between significant (“1”) and not targeted (“0”)? “Not targeted/0” means the activity does not explicitly target the Convention obje ...
Climate change as a threat to biodiversity
... industry and residential sectors. Rather than discussing all of these sectors, the focus here is on transport as an important energyconsuming sector. Transport is responsible for 22% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU15 (excluding international aviation and marine transport) (EEA, 2008a). Between ...
... industry and residential sectors. Rather than discussing all of these sectors, the focus here is on transport as an important energyconsuming sector. Transport is responsible for 22% of greenhouse gas emissions in the EU15 (excluding international aviation and marine transport) (EEA, 2008a). Between ...
Economic Impacts Of Climate Change On Georgia
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in Georgia ...
... energy, transportation, and public health systems, as well as state economies as climate change impact a wide range of important economic sectors from agriculture to manufacturing to tourism. This report, part of a series of state studies, highlights the economic impacts of climate change in Georgia ...
MRV of developing country actions in the context of UNFCCC
... As at June 2014, project proposal to access funds for the preparation of BURs from 36 non-Annex I Parties have been approved. ...
... As at June 2014, project proposal to access funds for the preparation of BURs from 36 non-Annex I Parties have been approved. ...
Annual Report
... This study evaluates the economic impacts of climate change in Europe. Based on a number of European studies on effects of climate change, relationships are calculated between indicators for precipitation and temperature and effects on various economic sectors, such as access to natural resources, e ...
... This study evaluates the economic impacts of climate change in Europe. Based on a number of European studies on effects of climate change, relationships are calculated between indicators for precipitation and temperature and effects on various economic sectors, such as access to natural resources, e ...
International consultation and analysis
... As at June 2014, project proposal to access funds for the preparation of BURs from 36 non-Annex I Parties have been approved. ...
... As at June 2014, project proposal to access funds for the preparation of BURs from 36 non-Annex I Parties have been approved. ...
The Price Tag of Being Young
... we are missing out on a major opportunity for muchneeded new investment and millions of new jobs by transitioning to clean energy. Properly targeted, these investments could be especially important for young people in communities of color, who are disproportionately exposed to the toxic pollution an ...
... we are missing out on a major opportunity for muchneeded new investment and millions of new jobs by transitioning to clean energy. Properly targeted, these investments could be especially important for young people in communities of color, who are disproportionately exposed to the toxic pollution an ...
Chapter 5
... Central, Eastern and Western Greece and, in the northern part of the country, Central Macedonia. However, there appears to be considerable leeway for adaptation measures. Sea level rise (SLR) Coastal zones play an important role in the economy of Greece, a country with 16,300 km of coastline, and on ...
... Central, Eastern and Western Greece and, in the northern part of the country, Central Macedonia. However, there appears to be considerable leeway for adaptation measures. Sea level rise (SLR) Coastal zones play an important role in the economy of Greece, a country with 16,300 km of coastline, and on ...
More than CO : a broader paradigm for managing climate change
... due to the burning of industrial fossil fuels and deforestation, from rising much above their present levels [1,2,3]. Despite the hopeful expectations of a concerned global population, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen made very modest progress towards reducing concentrations ...
... due to the burning of industrial fossil fuels and deforestation, from rising much above their present levels [1,2,3]. Despite the hopeful expectations of a concerned global population, the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen made very modest progress towards reducing concentrations ...
Evaluation of Climate Change Impact on Blue Nile Basin Cascade
... average annual open water evaporation for Beko-Abo reservoir might increase by 4.02% and 5.934%, for Mandaya reservoir it might also increase by 8.11% and 10.23% and for Border reservoir also shows an increase of 8.68% and 17.05% in 2011-2026 and 2026-2041 scenarios respectively. Comparison to the b ...
... average annual open water evaporation for Beko-Abo reservoir might increase by 4.02% and 5.934%, for Mandaya reservoir it might also increase by 8.11% and 10.23% and for Border reservoir also shows an increase of 8.68% and 17.05% in 2011-2026 and 2026-2041 scenarios respectively. Comparison to the b ...
Adaptation Planning – What Other States are Doing
... gradually inundate coastal areas and increase both beach erosion and flooding from coastal storms, changes in precipitation patterns, increased risk of droughts and floods, stronger hurricanes, threats to biodiversity, and a number of potential challenges for public health. Early impacts of climate ...
... gradually inundate coastal areas and increase both beach erosion and flooding from coastal storms, changes in precipitation patterns, increased risk of droughts and floods, stronger hurricanes, threats to biodiversity, and a number of potential challenges for public health. Early impacts of climate ...
a study commissioned by Sitra
... investors to analyse and disclose the carbon footprint of their investments. The leading climate change specialist, South Pole Group (SPG), together with Oekom Research AG (oekom) have been commissioned by Sitra to assess the climate impact of the companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Main Market for ...
... investors to analyse and disclose the carbon footprint of their investments. The leading climate change specialist, South Pole Group (SPG), together with Oekom Research AG (oekom) have been commissioned by Sitra to assess the climate impact of the companies listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Main Market for ...
gwnord_chap1_072810 - Yale Economics
... centuries. But this 21st century is a critical period in which we must curb the unchecked growth in greenhouse gases, particularly those that come from fossil fuels. If we have not achieved a substantial reduction in these gases by 2100, then the environmental future of the earth is grim. I-8 ...
... centuries. But this 21st century is a critical period in which we must curb the unchecked growth in greenhouse gases, particularly those that come from fossil fuels. If we have not achieved a substantial reduction in these gases by 2100, then the environmental future of the earth is grim. I-8 ...
Tall tales and fat tails: the science and economics of extreme warming
... (Meinshausen et al. 2009). From this literature three stylized facts emerge. First, there are differences—at times large—between the various estimates. Second, all have a large positive skew and in most cases it satisfies the definition of a fat tail. Third, there are large differences between the v ...
... (Meinshausen et al. 2009). From this literature three stylized facts emerge. First, there are differences—at times large—between the various estimates. Second, all have a large positive skew and in most cases it satisfies the definition of a fat tail. Third, there are large differences between the v ...
Reporting team bios, Exxon documents, related stories and more
... BANERJEE: I think all of this is surprising given what Exxon started to do in the 90s. LEE R. RAYMOND: Many scientists agree there is ample time to better understand climate systems and consider policy options. So there’s simply no reason to take drastic action now. BANERJEE: They claimed that there ...
... BANERJEE: I think all of this is surprising given what Exxon started to do in the 90s. LEE R. RAYMOND: Many scientists agree there is ample time to better understand climate systems and consider policy options. So there’s simply no reason to take drastic action now. BANERJEE: They claimed that there ...
Advances in Environmental Biology Ecotourism and Climate Change: Challenges and Solutions
... As reported by the World Tourism Organization, travel and tourism involved 625 million people internationally and generated $US 445 million in receipts in 1998. Tourism is an important contributor to the economies of most countries and in some can represent up to one fifth of GDP. The global tourism ...
... As reported by the World Tourism Organization, travel and tourism involved 625 million people internationally and generated $US 445 million in receipts in 1998. Tourism is an important contributor to the economies of most countries and in some can represent up to one fifth of GDP. The global tourism ...
darebin climate emergency plan draft - may 2017
... must take action to influence other levels of government, industries and organisations that have the greatest powers to take urgent and appropriate action to respond to the climate emergency. The draft plan has been developed to reflect this commitment. The development of this plan and the actions w ...
... must take action to influence other levels of government, industries and organisations that have the greatest powers to take urgent and appropriate action to respond to the climate emergency. The draft plan has been developed to reflect this commitment. The development of this plan and the actions w ...
Ministry of Foreign Affairs MKL Grant Committee Meeting 25 October
... COP 21 in Paris 2015 asked GEF to conduct a technical review of the programme priorities of LDCF (in relation to the UNFCCC mandate) – and this review is underway. Furthermore, at the next COP22, a review of the Financial Mechanism of UNFCCC will commence, to be finalized by COP23. This concerns th ...
... COP 21 in Paris 2015 asked GEF to conduct a technical review of the programme priorities of LDCF (in relation to the UNFCCC mandate) – and this review is underway. Furthermore, at the next COP22, a review of the Financial Mechanism of UNFCCC will commence, to be finalized by COP23. This concerns th ...
The impacts of the Climate Change Levy on business: evidence from microdata: Working Paper 6 (1 MB) (opens in new window)
... in energy use and other outcomes between CCA plants and others. This raises two issues. First, eligibility is not randomly assigned and eligible plants can decide voluntarily if they want to participate in a CCA. We thus expect a fair amount of self selection into CCAs to be present, which would lea ...
... in energy use and other outcomes between CCA plants and others. This raises two issues. First, eligibility is not randomly assigned and eligible plants can decide voluntarily if they want to participate in a CCA. We thus expect a fair amount of self selection into CCAs to be present, which would lea ...
KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA CLIMATE CHANGE POLICY
... degree centigrade by 2100. If we take aggressive action to reduce emissions, the temperature change could be modest. If we continue on our present course, however, the amount of change will be substantial. Most experts agree that the changes are anthropogenic — caused by humans — largely from emissi ...
... degree centigrade by 2100. If we take aggressive action to reduce emissions, the temperature change could be modest. If we continue on our present course, however, the amount of change will be substantial. Most experts agree that the changes are anthropogenic — caused by humans — largely from emissi ...
Reconciling scientific reality with realpolitik: moving
... recognition of the need for a coherent, overarching framework to harness the many facets of climate policy and action towards the goal of dramatic global emissions reductions is entirely justified. However, in this article we raise significant doubts that carbon pricing is the most appropriate candi ...
... recognition of the need for a coherent, overarching framework to harness the many facets of climate policy and action towards the goal of dramatic global emissions reductions is entirely justified. However, in this article we raise significant doubts that carbon pricing is the most appropriate candi ...
to open - Gifted Leadership Services
... International negotiations - eg. UN Climate Talks – At the 2007 UN Climate Talks in Vienna, Austria, Greenpeace activists protested to prevent global average climate rise within 2ºC. They also reminded governments to honour their promises made 15 years ago to prevent global warming. Greenpeace deman ...
... International negotiations - eg. UN Climate Talks – At the 2007 UN Climate Talks in Vienna, Austria, Greenpeace activists protested to prevent global average climate rise within 2ºC. They also reminded governments to honour their promises made 15 years ago to prevent global warming. Greenpeace deman ...