report - Berkeley Law - University of California, Berkeley
... this finding of climate benefits, the report does not assess the merits of each action. Rather, it is left up to USDA to determine whether implementation of each action is a wise policy choice. Relying on its existing legal authority, USDA could: • Reduce fossil fuel energy use and resulting greenho ...
... this finding of climate benefits, the report does not assess the merits of each action. Rather, it is left up to USDA to determine whether implementation of each action is a wise policy choice. Relying on its existing legal authority, USDA could: • Reduce fossil fuel energy use and resulting greenho ...
Greenwashing eco(?)tourism in New Zealand: What climate change?
... but provide a link to the interrelated poverty agenda. Four key areas that will require action were agreed upon: Mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the tourism sector (especially from transport and accommodation activities) Adapt tourism businesses and destinations to changing climate condit ...
... but provide a link to the interrelated poverty agenda. Four key areas that will require action were agreed upon: Mitigate greenhouse gas emissions from the tourism sector (especially from transport and accommodation activities) Adapt tourism businesses and destinations to changing climate condit ...
FACING UNCERTAINTY: the value of climate information for
... scenarios of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions are linked to human activities such as burning of petroleum products, activities which the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report states are the “extremely likely” cause of the observed warming from 1951 to 2010. When projecting future climate change, ...
... scenarios of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. GHG emissions are linked to human activities such as burning of petroleum products, activities which the IPCC Fifth Assessment Report states are the “extremely likely” cause of the observed warming from 1951 to 2010. When projecting future climate change, ...
20110325_Edinburgh_DeConinck_Global politics CCS_final
... Realist: CCS case of national security for fossil-fuel exporting countries ...
... Realist: CCS case of national security for fossil-fuel exporting countries ...
Challenges of a Sustained Climate Observing System
... The first rule o f management is often stated to be “you can’t manage what you can’t measure” . Indeed, Earth is observed more completely today than at any other time. Multiple observations are made from space in many different wavelengths via passive and active sensors that provide information on m ...
... The first rule o f management is often stated to be “you can’t manage what you can’t measure” . Indeed, Earth is observed more completely today than at any other time. Multiple observations are made from space in many different wavelengths via passive and active sensors that provide information on m ...
Written submissions received for the Adapting to Climate Change in
... Adaptation Unit in the TCCO has been consulting with business, industry, the community and across Government to seek their input and ideas on how Tasmania can best adapt to the impacts of climate change1. In the latter half of 2012, the following stakeholder consultation was undertaken: The collabor ...
... Adaptation Unit in the TCCO has been consulting with business, industry, the community and across Government to seek their input and ideas on how Tasmania can best adapt to the impacts of climate change1. In the latter half of 2012, the following stakeholder consultation was undertaken: The collabor ...
Leadership in Climate Change Mitigation
... development of low carbon technology as a reaction to emission reductions. On the downside, large countries will also be confronted more intensively with the three leakage effects of free riding, energy market leakage and the trade effect. However, due to the number of channels of interaction betwee ...
... development of low carbon technology as a reaction to emission reductions. On the downside, large countries will also be confronted more intensively with the three leakage effects of free riding, energy market leakage and the trade effect. However, due to the number of channels of interaction betwee ...
climate change and the mediterranean region
... reported for the first time that past emissions appear to have had “a discernible influence on global climate” (IPCC, 1996a). The IPCC further found that, if current trends in emissions continue, this could cause a rate of warming over the next century “probably greater than any seen in the last 10, ...
... reported for the first time that past emissions appear to have had “a discernible influence on global climate” (IPCC, 1996a). The IPCC further found that, if current trends in emissions continue, this could cause a rate of warming over the next century “probably greater than any seen in the last 10, ...
Socio-structural and psychological foundations of climate change
... Using a national probability sample of over 6,000 New Zealanders, this study examines socio-structural and psychological variables underpinning core climate change beliefs—“climate change is real” and “climate change is caused by humans”. Analyses focused on four belief profiles: those who believe i ...
... Using a national probability sample of over 6,000 New Zealanders, this study examines socio-structural and psychological variables underpinning core climate change beliefs—“climate change is real” and “climate change is caused by humans”. Analyses focused on four belief profiles: those who believe i ...
as a PDF
... farmers; duck raisers damage to agricultural crops and livestock/ poultry/ducks during typhoons and flooding the immediate effect of decrease in farmers’/raisers’ yield Lower prices for lower yields ...
... farmers; duck raisers damage to agricultural crops and livestock/ poultry/ducks during typhoons and flooding the immediate effect of decrease in farmers’/raisers’ yield Lower prices for lower yields ...
Program - Asian Development Bank
... of insurance. This session will discuss how the the insurance industry is promoting disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, financial inclusion and the broader sustainable development agenda as risk managers, risk carriers and institutional investors. It will feature vario ...
... of insurance. This session will discuss how the the insurance industry is promoting disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation and mitigation, financial inclusion and the broader sustainable development agenda as risk managers, risk carriers and institutional investors. It will feature vario ...
Climate Change Financing - SÜDWIND
... internationally agreed definition of what “new and additional” actually means. While criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) have been defined quite clearly, there is no such clear-cut definition for climate finance. At the same time, there are considerable overlaps, both geographical and ...
... internationally agreed definition of what “new and additional” actually means. While criteria for Official Development Assistance (ODA) have been defined quite clearly, there is no such clear-cut definition for climate finance. At the same time, there are considerable overlaps, both geographical and ...
A SUCCESSOR FOR THE KYOTO PROTOCOL
... acceptance within the international community (meaning that commitments agreed to under its structure were not legally binding).19 However, despite this concession, the significance of the UNFCCC cannot be overlooked as it finally provided a hard objective in the fight against global warming, as wel ...
... acceptance within the international community (meaning that commitments agreed to under its structure were not legally binding).19 However, despite this concession, the significance of the UNFCCC cannot be overlooked as it finally provided a hard objective in the fight against global warming, as wel ...
Annotated draft outline of the 2016 EEA CCIV report
... German vulnerability indicators (Source: UBA, DE) 5.6 Vulnerability to Birgit Georgi (ACC4) Revised section climate change in urban regions 6. Strengthening the knowledge base 6.1 Indicator and data Andre Jol (ACC4) needs 6.2 Copernicus Climate Andre Jol (ACC4) New section describing the current sta ...
... German vulnerability indicators (Source: UBA, DE) 5.6 Vulnerability to Birgit Georgi (ACC4) Revised section climate change in urban regions 6. Strengthening the knowledge base 6.1 Indicator and data Andre Jol (ACC4) needs 6.2 Copernicus Climate Andre Jol (ACC4) New section describing the current sta ...
Science Communication - Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
... acquaintance or direct interactions but by common interpretations about climate change and how to cover it as a journalist. Zelizer (1993) has introduced the concept of interpretive community into journalism research, and it is similar to the ideas of “discursive community” (Pan & Kosicki, 2003) or ...
... acquaintance or direct interactions but by common interpretations about climate change and how to cover it as a journalist. Zelizer (1993) has introduced the concept of interpretive community into journalism research, and it is similar to the ideas of “discursive community” (Pan & Kosicki, 2003) or ...
Climate and Energy - Berkshire Regional Planning Commission
... Shifting energy from an imported product to a local one. As noted in the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, the state is at the “end of the energy pipeline,” importing almost all of its energy from other parts of North America or the world. We are dependent on producers and market ...
... Shifting energy from an imported product to a local one. As noted in the Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020, the state is at the “end of the energy pipeline,” importing almost all of its energy from other parts of North America or the world. We are dependent on producers and market ...
Nunavut`s Natural Environment - Nunavut Climate Change Centre
... Changes in landscape due to permafrost thaw, slumps, and heaves may make migratory routes difficult for animals. ...
... Changes in landscape due to permafrost thaw, slumps, and heaves may make migratory routes difficult for animals. ...
Stakeholder mapping report - final version
... Greater Manchester and the Northwest region. Bringing stakeholders together in this way can help to generate consensus around the need to act to address climate change impacts; an important first step in the adaptation process. This is particularly important for adaptation which concerns anticipator ...
... Greater Manchester and the Northwest region. Bringing stakeholders together in this way can help to generate consensus around the need to act to address climate change impacts; an important first step in the adaptation process. This is particularly important for adaptation which concerns anticipator ...
Agricultural Technologies for Climate Change Mitigation and
... Climate has obvious and direct effects on agricultural production. The effects of agriculture on GHG emissions are also large. Agriculture is a major part of the global economy and uses substantial fossil fuel for farm inputs and equipment. Animal agriculture also releases substantial GHGs in the fo ...
... Climate has obvious and direct effects on agricultural production. The effects of agriculture on GHG emissions are also large. Agriculture is a major part of the global economy and uses substantial fossil fuel for farm inputs and equipment. Animal agriculture also releases substantial GHGs in the fo ...
Public health and climate change in the Republic of Kiribati
... would be seriously affected. The effect of rising in sea level, accompanied by ...
... would be seriously affected. The effect of rising in sea level, accompanied by ...
key issues relevant to capacity building for climate services
... metadata, including descriptions, learning objectives, completion time, and content level. This will make it easy for a working group to examine the relevant resources to narrow down those that could be of use, before more careful review of their contents. One of the distinct advan ...
... metadata, including descriptions, learning objectives, completion time, and content level. This will make it easy for a working group to examine the relevant resources to narrow down those that could be of use, before more careful review of their contents. One of the distinct advan ...
physical risks from climate change
... reasonably likely to have a “material” impact on financial position or results. The U.S. Supreme Court has explained that something is material “if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable shareholder would consider it important in deciding how to vote” or, put another way, that the infor ...
... reasonably likely to have a “material” impact on financial position or results. The U.S. Supreme Court has explained that something is material “if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable shareholder would consider it important in deciding how to vote” or, put another way, that the infor ...
Southeast Asia and the Economics of Global Climate Stabilization
... 4.2.1 A computable general equilibrium approach offers new insights on climate change impacts 4.2.2 Additional nonmarket impacts add substantially to costs of inaction 4.2.3 Integrated modeling of RCP8.5 through year 2100 shows large damage 4.3 Emissions Mitigation Scenarios 4.3.1 Substantial mitiga ...
... 4.2.1 A computable general equilibrium approach offers new insights on climate change impacts 4.2.2 Additional nonmarket impacts add substantially to costs of inaction 4.2.3 Integrated modeling of RCP8.5 through year 2100 shows large damage 4.3 Emissions Mitigation Scenarios 4.3.1 Substantial mitiga ...
Physical Risks from Climate Change: A guide
... reasonably likely to have a “material” impact on financial position or results. The U.S. Supreme Court has explained that something is material “if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable shareholder would consider it important in deciding how to vote” or, put another way, that the infor ...
... reasonably likely to have a “material” impact on financial position or results. The U.S. Supreme Court has explained that something is material “if there is a substantial likelihood that a reasonable shareholder would consider it important in deciding how to vote” or, put another way, that the infor ...
analyses Why are we seeing “REDD”? seeing “REDD”?
... (COP-11) to the to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Montreal in 2005. The proposal has initiated a two year examination process, characterized by an extremely high participation of stakeholders, and decisive next steps are expected at the upcoming COP-13 in Bali in December ...
... (COP-11) to the to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in Montreal in 2005. The proposal has initiated a two year examination process, characterized by an extremely high participation of stakeholders, and decisive next steps are expected at the upcoming COP-13 in Bali in December ...