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... • Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA; MA, 2005). Focus: ecosystems and ecosystem services. This set of four scenarios does not specifically include information related to climate change (impacts), but the socio-economic scenarios are very elaborated and include an unmatched detail on changes in lan ...
... • Millennium Ecosystem Assessment (MA; MA, 2005). Focus: ecosystems and ecosystem services. This set of four scenarios does not specifically include information related to climate change (impacts), but the socio-economic scenarios are very elaborated and include an unmatched detail on changes in lan ...
Climate Change and the US Energy Sector: Regional Vulnerabilities
... regional or local level, where climate change projections are subject to less certainty than at the national scale. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proactively launched numerous initiatives to support and facilitate energy sector climate preparedness and resilience at national, regional, and ...
... regional or local level, where climate change projections are subject to less certainty than at the national scale. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has proactively launched numerous initiatives to support and facilitate energy sector climate preparedness and resilience at national, regional, and ...
Master in de rechten
... indicated a significant milestone. The Kyoto Protocol sets forth emission reduction and limitation commitments for developed nations, in a specific time period from 2008 until 2012. A new agreement must enter into force by 1 January 2013, or a gap between the two legal regimes will occur. This gap w ...
... indicated a significant milestone. The Kyoto Protocol sets forth emission reduction and limitation commitments for developed nations, in a specific time period from 2008 until 2012. A new agreement must enter into force by 1 January 2013, or a gap between the two legal regimes will occur. This gap w ...
Narratives of Climate Change. Outline of a systematic approach to
... approach to social stories has yet to be developed and presents a gap in recent research in the realm of young cultural sociology. Following among others Smith’s model of genre an integrated model of cultural narrative analysis aims at integrating vital elements of narrative theory to construct a sy ...
... approach to social stories has yet to be developed and presents a gap in recent research in the realm of young cultural sociology. Following among others Smith’s model of genre an integrated model of cultural narrative analysis aims at integrating vital elements of narrative theory to construct a sy ...
WeatHerinG tHe storM options for Framing adaptation
... buildup of global warming gases in the atmosphere to avert catastrophic warming. But it is too late to avert serious consequences, so we must also learn to adapt to a warmer world. The question of how humanity adapts to climate change is a pressing development issue. As leaders begin to consider pol ...
... buildup of global warming gases in the atmosphere to avert catastrophic warming. But it is too late to avert serious consequences, so we must also learn to adapt to a warmer world. The question of how humanity adapts to climate change is a pressing development issue. As leaders begin to consider pol ...
Coffee and Climate Change - Natural Resources Institute
... research and participatory assessments show, that many of the current coffee growing regions are already suffering from these changing conditions and are very likely to be affected in the near and long-term future. This might have severe consequences, not only for the farmers, but for all actors of ...
... research and participatory assessments show, that many of the current coffee growing regions are already suffering from these changing conditions and are very likely to be affected in the near and long-term future. This might have severe consequences, not only for the farmers, but for all actors of ...
River Basin Management in a changing climate
... distribution of species and ecosystems. Models indicate that at a general level the south of Europe will show a significant drying trend and the north of Europe one of wetting. At a regional scale, the patterns of potential changes can be rather diverse. These changes will most likely become signifi ...
... distribution of species and ecosystems. Models indicate that at a general level the south of Europe will show a significant drying trend and the north of Europe one of wetting. At a regional scale, the patterns of potential changes can be rather diverse. These changes will most likely become signifi ...
Design and implementation of a coastal eco
... body of the report (Section 3) presents a logical stepped approach to help decision makers to incorporate EbA principles into ICZM and CCA decision making. It also identifies a series of “Courses of Action” that make the EbA principles more meaningful and digestible for all stakeholders (national de ...
... body of the report (Section 3) presents a logical stepped approach to help decision makers to incorporate EbA principles into ICZM and CCA decision making. It also identifies a series of “Courses of Action” that make the EbA principles more meaningful and digestible for all stakeholders (national de ...
Climate Vulnerability Monitor
... the average per capita emissions of the developing countries. Costa Rica aims to be carbon neutral by 2021. But there are limits to what individual countries can achieve. Solving the climate challenge requires broadest international cooperation. And yet countries still argue economic barriers to cha ...
... the average per capita emissions of the developing countries. Costa Rica aims to be carbon neutral by 2021. But there are limits to what individual countries can achieve. Solving the climate challenge requires broadest international cooperation. And yet countries still argue economic barriers to cha ...
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... The AD-WITCH model links adaptation, mitigation, and climate change damage within an integrated assessment model of the world economy, where the energy and climate system are carefully described. AD-WITCH builds on the WITCH model (Bosetti et al. 2006, Bosetti et al. 2009). It is an intertemporal, o ...
... The AD-WITCH model links adaptation, mitigation, and climate change damage within an integrated assessment model of the world economy, where the energy and climate system are carefully described. AD-WITCH builds on the WITCH model (Bosetti et al. 2006, Bosetti et al. 2009). It is an intertemporal, o ...
proxy statement
... large bags, briefcases, packages, and firearms or other weapons will not be permitted in the building. In addition, each shareholder and ExxonMobil guest will be asked to present valid government-issued picture identification, such as a driver’s license, before being admitted to the meeting. For reg ...
... large bags, briefcases, packages, and firearms or other weapons will not be permitted in the building. In addition, each shareholder and ExxonMobil guest will be asked to present valid government-issued picture identification, such as a driver’s license, before being admitted to the meeting. For reg ...
Climate Change Adaptation: Outcomes from the Great Barrier Reef
... scale of climate change threats, to identify response strategies and to take local action to reduce vulnerability. The GBRMPA’s Action Plan was the first of its kind, and much has been learned during the five years of its implementation. We have realised the importance of partnerships in achieving a ...
... scale of climate change threats, to identify response strategies and to take local action to reduce vulnerability. The GBRMPA’s Action Plan was the first of its kind, and much has been learned during the five years of its implementation. We have realised the importance of partnerships in achieving a ...
Averchenkova and Bassi 2016.pdf (opens in new window)
... Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supportive’ in terms of credibility, but display a significant weakness in one determinant; this includes Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, South Africa and the United States. A number of G20 countries have scope for ...
... Several G20 members have determinants that are at least ‘moderately supportive’ in terms of credibility, but display a significant weakness in one determinant; this includes Australia, Brazil, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, South Africa and the United States. A number of G20 countries have scope for ...
Technical Summary
... change as: “a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.” The UNFCCC thus makes a distinction between climate change ...
... change as: “a change of climate which is attributed directly or indirectly to human activity that alters the composition of the global atmosphere and which is in addition to natural climate variability observed over comparable time periods.” The UNFCCC thus makes a distinction between climate change ...
Update on Climate Geoengineering in Relation to the
... already impacted by current temperature rise. Further impacts on biodiversity are inevitable with further increases, particularly for the most vulnerable ecosystems such as coral reefs, mountains and polar ecosystems. A rapid transition to a low-carbon economy is the first priority to reduce greenho ...
... already impacted by current temperature rise. Further impacts on biodiversity are inevitable with further increases, particularly for the most vulnerable ecosystems such as coral reefs, mountains and polar ecosystems. A rapid transition to a low-carbon economy is the first priority to reduce greenho ...
Adaptation to Climate Change with a Focus on Rural Areas
... to weather averaged over a longer period of time, often 30 years. ...
... to weather averaged over a longer period of time, often 30 years. ...
The Impact of Climate Change and Population Growth
... At the request of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded a study in November 2008 on the effects of climate change and population growth on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Through the study, FEMA hopes to understand the potentia ...
... At the request of the Government Accountability Office (GAO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funded a study in November 2008 on the effects of climate change and population growth on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Through the study, FEMA hopes to understand the potentia ...
climate change, migration and human security in southeast asia
... in this volume reflect insights from international relations, international law, demography, public policy, geography, environmental studies and climate science. They investigate the broader regional context as well as provide insights into and reflections on specific case studies. vii ...
... in this volume reflect insights from international relations, international law, demography, public policy, geography, environmental studies and climate science. They investigate the broader regional context as well as provide insights into and reflections on specific case studies. vii ...
South America - International Institute for Sustainable Development
... affect national economies and local livelihoods. Climate change therefore presents an additional challenge to South American countries as they progress towards their development goals. The countries of South America have recognized this challenge and begun to prepare for the impacts of climate chang ...
... affect national economies and local livelihoods. Climate change therefore presents an additional challenge to South American countries as they progress towards their development goals. The countries of South America have recognized this challenge and begun to prepare for the impacts of climate chang ...
Public Awareness and Acceptance of CO2 capture and storage
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
... CCS involves extracting CO2 in the process of power generation, or from heavy industrial operations (steel, cement etc.), compressing it and storing it permanently in depleted oil or gas fields or saline aquifers. CCS can significantly reduce the level of CO2 emissions released into the atmosphere t ...
- Deltas in Times of Climate Change
... Deltas offer abundance. Their soils are rich and well watered. They are centers of economic and cultural activity and home to many millions of people. However, deltas also face problems. Sea levels are rising and land is subsiding. As floods become more frequent, as salt water intrudes more aggressi ...
... Deltas offer abundance. Their soils are rich and well watered. They are centers of economic and cultural activity and home to many millions of people. However, deltas also face problems. Sea levels are rising and land is subsiding. As floods become more frequent, as salt water intrudes more aggressi ...
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... to moderate potential damages from climate change or exploit beneficial opportunities. Burton (2004) argues adaptation is extremely common and as old as mankind but that it is largely to a stationary spatially or temporally varying climate without considering future climate change. Carter et al. (19 ...
... to moderate potential damages from climate change or exploit beneficial opportunities. Burton (2004) argues adaptation is extremely common and as old as mankind but that it is largely to a stationary spatially or temporally varying climate without considering future climate change. Carter et al. (19 ...
Bill McKibben on NY Attorney General`s Exxon Investigation
... Subnational actors, like the State of California, are already taking action. Kevin De León, the President of the California State Senate, spoke at the COP21 divestment events on Wednesday. De León successfully passed a resolution to urge two of the world’s largest pension funds, CalPERS and CalST ...
... Subnational actors, like the State of California, are already taking action. Kevin De León, the President of the California State Senate, spoke at the COP21 divestment events on Wednesday. De León successfully passed a resolution to urge two of the world’s largest pension funds, CalPERS and CalST ...
Final Consultants Report
... the global average, with economy-wide costs of climate change for Thailand and Viet Nam of 6.7% of GDP per year by 2100 (ADB 2009). Likewise, a recent World Bank study suggests that the East Asia and Pacific Region would have the highest cost of adaptation in both wetter and drier scenarios (World B ...
... the global average, with economy-wide costs of climate change for Thailand and Viet Nam of 6.7% of GDP per year by 2100 (ADB 2009). Likewise, a recent World Bank study suggests that the East Asia and Pacific Region would have the highest cost of adaptation in both wetter and drier scenarios (World B ...