Adaptation to Climate Change in the Houston
... limate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer) (EPA, 2007). While there has been much debate in the past 20 years over the causes of climate change, scientific organizations have do ...
... limate change refers to any significant change in measures of climate (such as temperature, precipitation or wind) lasting for an extended period (decades or longer) (EPA, 2007). While there has been much debate in the past 20 years over the causes of climate change, scientific organizations have do ...
Climate Change and Variability in the Sahel Region
... in food security, employment and contribution to national Gross Domestic Products (GDPs). The paradox, however, is that agriculture in these countries remains a highly under-developed sector, characterised by (1) an almost total dependency on rainfall; (2) low use of external inputs such as improved ...
... in food security, employment and contribution to national Gross Domestic Products (GDPs). The paradox, however, is that agriculture in these countries remains a highly under-developed sector, characterised by (1) an almost total dependency on rainfall; (2) low use of external inputs such as improved ...
Lost hopes for CCS - Airclim | The Air Pollution and Climate Secretariat
... these symbionts, initiating coral decline well before pH-induced dissolution of the carbonate skeletons ensues. The whitening of coral structures due to loss of the living organisms is termed “bleaching”, which generally commences when warming exceeds an area’s historical temperature norm by 1ºC for ...
... these symbionts, initiating coral decline well before pH-induced dissolution of the carbonate skeletons ensues. The whitening of coral structures due to loss of the living organisms is termed “bleaching”, which generally commences when warming exceeds an area’s historical temperature norm by 1ºC for ...
Climate change in Africa: a guidebook for journalists
... able to adapt, are those that have contributed least to the problem. If poorer nations pursue economic growth by the same means from which the industrialised nations have benefitted – such as by burning coal and clearing forests – they will only add to the climate change problem. Indeed, the richest ...
... able to adapt, are those that have contributed least to the problem. If poorer nations pursue economic growth by the same means from which the industrialised nations have benefitted – such as by burning coal and clearing forests – they will only add to the climate change problem. Indeed, the richest ...
Investment and growth in the time of climate change
... mitigation and adaptation. Estimates for adaptation-investment needs are less reliable than those for mitigation. Mindful of this, section 1.5 outlines the current information on EU adaptation investment needs. Section 1.6 offers a lead into the link between economic growth and the use of environment ...
... mitigation and adaptation. Estimates for adaptation-investment needs are less reliable than those for mitigation. Mindful of this, section 1.5 outlines the current information on EU adaptation investment needs. Section 1.6 offers a lead into the link between economic growth and the use of environment ...
Investment and growth in the time of climate change
... mitigation and adaptation. Estimates for adaptation-investment needs are less reliable than those for mitigation. Mindful of this, section 1.5 outlines the current information on EU adaptation investment needs. Section 1.6 offers a lead into the link between economic growth and the use of environment ...
... mitigation and adaptation. Estimates for adaptation-investment needs are less reliable than those for mitigation. Mindful of this, section 1.5 outlines the current information on EU adaptation investment needs. Section 1.6 offers a lead into the link between economic growth and the use of environment ...
Climate Change, Migration, and Displacement | Greenpeace
... between a particular weather event and climate change. They can only identify trends, a certain increase in the frequency and intensity of such weather disasters. In short, the term climate refugee does not help those affected; they could easily be denied protection by arguing that the specific link ...
... between a particular weather event and climate change. They can only identify trends, a certain increase in the frequency and intensity of such weather disasters. In short, the term climate refugee does not help those affected; they could easily be denied protection by arguing that the specific link ...
Climate change in the northeastern US: regional climate model
... by applying a variety of climate models under the same emissions scenario. In this study, we perform regional climate simulations over the northeastern sector of the United States and adjacent parts of southern Canada, applying a high resolution RCM developed by the UK Hadley Centre. The objectives ...
... by applying a variety of climate models under the same emissions scenario. In this study, we perform regional climate simulations over the northeastern sector of the United States and adjacent parts of southern Canada, applying a high resolution RCM developed by the UK Hadley Centre. The objectives ...
Pension Fund Trustees and climate change: one Year on Discussion PaPer
... brought together scientists from all over the world and drew attention to new research findings which indicate much higher temperature rises than previously anticipated and greater sea-level rises, as well as other, previously overlooked effects, such as acidification of the oceans. The summit, ‘Cli ...
... brought together scientists from all over the world and drew attention to new research findings which indicate much higher temperature rises than previously anticipated and greater sea-level rises, as well as other, previously overlooked effects, such as acidification of the oceans. The summit, ‘Cli ...
early human health effects of climate change and stratospheric
... yields). Some health effects may become evident within the coming decade; others would take longer. Furthermore, failure to reduce fossil fuel combustion (as the principal means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions) will result directly in a continuing (and increasing) avoidable burden of mortality ...
... yields). Some health effects may become evident within the coming decade; others would take longer. Furthermore, failure to reduce fossil fuel combustion (as the principal means of reducing greenhouse gas emissions) will result directly in a continuing (and increasing) avoidable burden of mortality ...
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... change on food security and nutrition, with a focus on the most affected and vulnerable regions and populations and the interface between climate change and agricultural productivity, including the challenges and opportunities of adaptation and mitigation policies and actions for food security and n ...
... change on food security and nutrition, with a focus on the most affected and vulnerable regions and populations and the interface between climate change and agricultural productivity, including the challenges and opportunities of adaptation and mitigation policies and actions for food security and n ...
Population and climate change scoping paper
... affected by it. People need to adapt to it. And only people have the power to stop it1.” The paper is structured around six key messages, each of which appears in a section containing background information, key messages, evidence and recommendations.2 ...
... affected by it. People need to adapt to it. And only people have the power to stop it1.” The paper is structured around six key messages, each of which appears in a section containing background information, key messages, evidence and recommendations.2 ...
Global Sources and Pathways of Mercury in the Context of Human
... under the assumptions employed in the scenario, taking into account that policy commitments and plans announced by countries worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to phasing out fossil energy subsidies, would be fully implemented. The MFRS assumptions, i.e., that all counties rea ...
... under the assumptions employed in the scenario, taking into account that policy commitments and plans announced by countries worldwide to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, in addition to phasing out fossil energy subsidies, would be fully implemented. The MFRS assumptions, i.e., that all counties rea ...
Abatement vs. Adaptation and the Prospects for International
... lower-GDP countries. This makes a cooperative agreement to reduce emissions more attractive to lower-GDP countries than when adaptation is not available. Our paper adds to a growing body of literature on the relationship between abatement and adaptation.1 A key concern expressed in much of the poli ...
... lower-GDP countries. This makes a cooperative agreement to reduce emissions more attractive to lower-GDP countries than when adaptation is not available. Our paper adds to a growing body of literature on the relationship between abatement and adaptation.1 A key concern expressed in much of the poli ...
Climate Adaptation Plan 2014
... This Climate Adaptation Plan provides a collaborative path forward to protect what we cherish so that future generations will enjoy economic opportunity, effective and efficient infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and an environment conducive to supporting resident health and well-being. Over the ...
... This Climate Adaptation Plan provides a collaborative path forward to protect what we cherish so that future generations will enjoy economic opportunity, effective and efficient infrastructure, parks and open spaces, and an environment conducive to supporting resident health and well-being. Over the ...
Framework for Implementation of Climate
... The development of this Framework for Implementation of NCCP is a follow-up of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), the parent document providing broader framework concerning how to adapt to the changing impacts of climate and how to play a role in its mitigation. This Framework for Implementa ...
... The development of this Framework for Implementation of NCCP is a follow-up of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP), the parent document providing broader framework concerning how to adapt to the changing impacts of climate and how to play a role in its mitigation. This Framework for Implementa ...
TEM simulated monthly net methane emissions
... TEM with three wetland extent datasets to both historical and six future climate scenarios. Then, we assessed the spatial distribution and temporal variability of CH4 fluxes among different simulations in both the historical period and the future. Finally, we identified the key controls on CH4 dynam ...
... TEM with three wetland extent datasets to both historical and six future climate scenarios. Then, we assessed the spatial distribution and temporal variability of CH4 fluxes among different simulations in both the historical period and the future. Finally, we identified the key controls on CH4 dynam ...
Climate Change Effects: Issues for International and US
... climate change on peace and security in April 2007. The following March, the National Security Strategy of the U.K. (2008) stated “Climate change is potentially the greatest challenge to global stability and security, and therefore to national security.” That same month, the High Representative and ...
... climate change on peace and security in April 2007. The following March, the National Security Strategy of the U.K. (2008) stated “Climate change is potentially the greatest challenge to global stability and security, and therefore to national security.” That same month, the High Representative and ...
Adapting to Climate Change in Tasmania
... climate change impacts compared to other parts of Australia (due to its temperate maritime climate), it is important to recognise that these impacts will have an effect. Further, the effects will be particularly felt by socially, physically and economically vulnerable communities who may not have th ...
... climate change impacts compared to other parts of Australia (due to its temperate maritime climate), it is important to recognise that these impacts will have an effect. Further, the effects will be particularly felt by socially, physically and economically vulnerable communities who may not have th ...
How to engage with National Adaptation Plans Guidance for National Red Cross and
... projections allow to vary influential factors – such as the global amount of greenhouse gas emissions – in order to understand how the future climate might develop under different conditions. In other words, projections can be understood as conditional expectations (if this happens, then that is wha ...
... projections allow to vary influential factors – such as the global amount of greenhouse gas emissions – in order to understand how the future climate might develop under different conditions. In other words, projections can be understood as conditional expectations (if this happens, then that is wha ...
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... present new territory, and this introductory overview may be informative. We also review household-level models since much adaptation decision-making takes place at the local or farm level. Throughout the review we look at how the economic models handle climate-related uncertainty. Our criteria for ...
... present new territory, and this introductory overview may be informative. We also review household-level models since much adaptation decision-making takes place at the local or farm level. Throughout the review we look at how the economic models handle climate-related uncertainty. Our criteria for ...
The economics of climate change in Latin America and the Caribbean
... consequences are coupled with uneven, asymmetrical impacts on different regions, countries and socioeconomic groups, with those that have contributed the least to global warming often being the hardest-hit. As part of this picture, Latin America and the Caribbean has historically made no more than a ...
... consequences are coupled with uneven, asymmetrical impacts on different regions, countries and socioeconomic groups, with those that have contributed the least to global warming often being the hardest-hit. As part of this picture, Latin America and the Caribbean has historically made no more than a ...