Feeling the Heat - Development and Peace
... effective action to reduce emissions. It is therefore vital that the most vulnerable people and communities around the world are supported so that they can adapt to these inevitable impacts. The scale and complexity of climate change can sometimes make the task of adaptation appear extremely difficu ...
... effective action to reduce emissions. It is therefore vital that the most vulnerable people and communities around the world are supported so that they can adapt to these inevitable impacts. The scale and complexity of climate change can sometimes make the task of adaptation appear extremely difficu ...
Investigation - Earthjustice
... droughts would increase, and “likely” that hurricane intensity would increase.9 In its third report in May, the IPCC found that “[c]limate change policies related to energy efficiency and renewable energy are often economically beneficial, improve energy security and reduce local pollutant emissions ...
... droughts would increase, and “likely” that hurricane intensity would increase.9 In its third report in May, the IPCC found that “[c]limate change policies related to energy efficiency and renewable energy are often economically beneficial, improve energy security and reduce local pollutant emissions ...
planned relocations, disasters and climate change
... For example, for humanitarian actors, the term ‘resettlement’ is almost always associated with refugee resettlement to third countries while for those working in development-forced displacement and resettlement (DFDR), the term ‘involuntary resettlement’ is associated with decades of experience in r ...
... For example, for humanitarian actors, the term ‘resettlement’ is almost always associated with refugee resettlement to third countries while for those working in development-forced displacement and resettlement (DFDR), the term ‘involuntary resettlement’ is associated with decades of experience in r ...
Farming in a Changing Climate in Manitoba
... Table of Contents Can You Make a Difference? .............................................................................................................................................. 3 What is Climate Change? ..................................................................................... ...
... Table of Contents Can You Make a Difference? .............................................................................................................................................. 3 What is Climate Change? ..................................................................................... ...
On the Chopping Block - Allegheny Highlands Climate Change
... weather patterns, extirpation of high-value sporting species like the brook trout – these impacts threaten the Highlands's distinctive outdoor recreation and hospitality industry. The Pennsylvania Climate Assessment forecasts that ski season length in the Highlands region under a high-emissions gree ...
... weather patterns, extirpation of high-value sporting species like the brook trout – these impacts threaten the Highlands's distinctive outdoor recreation and hospitality industry. The Pennsylvania Climate Assessment forecasts that ski season length in the Highlands region under a high-emissions gree ...
Poverty and climate change: assessing impacts in developing
... Change (IPCC) Working Group’s Fifth Report; Climate change 2001 : impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability, predicts an average global temperature increase of 13.5ºC over the next 100 years. Taken by itself this small aggregate temperature change has little meaning, however there is general concern ov ...
... Change (IPCC) Working Group’s Fifth Report; Climate change 2001 : impacts, adaptation, and vulnerability, predicts an average global temperature increase of 13.5ºC over the next 100 years. Taken by itself this small aggregate temperature change has little meaning, however there is general concern ov ...
Tried and tested: Learning from farmers on adaptation to
... provide a solid grounding for how best to adapt to current and future climate change. Many of these strategies and knowledge have been documented and supported by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) over the last 40 years, working alongside vulnerable communities and l ...
... provide a solid grounding for how best to adapt to current and future climate change. Many of these strategies and knowledge have been documented and supported by the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) over the last 40 years, working alongside vulnerable communities and l ...
AN APPROACH TO SUSTAINABLE REFURBISHMENT OF
... in sustainability, technology, procurement and industry capacity in energy constrained world. However, the procurement and penetration of LZC in market is slow. Environment or ecology: There are five major areas in which the built environment can interact with the environment. They are in the form o ...
... in sustainability, technology, procurement and industry capacity in energy constrained world. However, the procurement and penetration of LZC in market is slow. Environment or ecology: There are five major areas in which the built environment can interact with the environment. They are in the form o ...
The Carbon Neutral Myth - Offset Indulgences for your Climate Sins
... to ‘neutralise’ an equivalent amount of emissions by energy-saving, or through carbon absorption in trees. The consumer pays according to the claimed project costs and the amount of emissions to be ‘neutralised’. Most carbon offset companies cater to both individuals and corporations. Corporations c ...
... to ‘neutralise’ an equivalent amount of emissions by energy-saving, or through carbon absorption in trees. The consumer pays according to the claimed project costs and the amount of emissions to be ‘neutralised’. Most carbon offset companies cater to both individuals and corporations. Corporations c ...
The Carbon Neutral Myth
... warming, British Airways is tackling the issue full on,” proclaimed the director of Climate Care, while Elliot Morley MP, the UK Government minister for climate change and environment, urged all air travellers to consider offsetting their flights.8 In the time that British Airways has been in partne ...
... warming, British Airways is tackling the issue full on,” proclaimed the director of Climate Care, while Elliot Morley MP, the UK Government minister for climate change and environment, urged all air travellers to consider offsetting their flights.8 In the time that British Airways has been in partne ...
Questionnaire design effects in climate change surveys
... change.” Specifically, respondents were asked, “If nothing is done to reduce [global warming/climate change/global climate change], how serious of a problem do you think it will be? {Extremely serious, Very serious, Moderately serious, Slightly serious, Not at all serious}.” In addition to the wordi ...
... change.” Specifically, respondents were asked, “If nothing is done to reduce [global warming/climate change/global climate change], how serious of a problem do you think it will be? {Extremely serious, Very serious, Moderately serious, Slightly serious, Not at all serious}.” In addition to the wordi ...
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... biodiversity. These incidences are further exacerbated by unimpeded deforestation, gas flaring, oil spills and other extractive activities that are hampering the environmental safety in the country. To contribute to the reduction of these hazards, Climate Change Network Nigeria (CCN-Nigeria) for alm ...
... biodiversity. These incidences are further exacerbated by unimpeded deforestation, gas flaring, oil spills and other extractive activities that are hampering the environmental safety in the country. To contribute to the reduction of these hazards, Climate Change Network Nigeria (CCN-Nigeria) for alm ...
CARE International Policy Brief
... CARE considers DRR foremost as a cross cutting issue in that all humanitarian and development activities need to be planned and implemented with an appropriate understanding and consideration of the entire risk constellation in which these activities are undertaken. This implies that risk analyses ...
... CARE considers DRR foremost as a cross cutting issue in that all humanitarian and development activities need to be planned and implemented with an appropriate understanding and consideration of the entire risk constellation in which these activities are undertaken. This implies that risk analyses ...
Adapting to climate change in England
... impacts of climate change that can be, but are not always, used. If we build new homes, schools and hospitals now that can cope with the very high summer temperatures we can expect in 20 years time, this will be far better and cheaper than rebuilding or re-engineering later. We also need to grasp th ...
... impacts of climate change that can be, but are not always, used. If we build new homes, schools and hospitals now that can cope with the very high summer temperatures we can expect in 20 years time, this will be far better and cheaper than rebuilding or re-engineering later. We also need to grasp th ...
Climate Change Vulnerabilities: Case Studies of the Maldives and
... also notes that these migrations, forced by “quick changes” of the climate and sudden effects on the population, are likely to increase in frequency and magnitude (Reuveny 2007). Some uptick in this frequency has already been noted: “in recent decades Asia, Africa, and Latin America have both faced ...
... also notes that these migrations, forced by “quick changes” of the climate and sudden effects on the population, are likely to increase in frequency and magnitude (Reuveny 2007). Some uptick in this frequency has already been noted: “in recent decades Asia, Africa, and Latin America have both faced ...
Livestock and climate change
... aquaculture, which is often limited by cold weather. Since many of the changes will entail warmer nights and winters, there should be longer periods of growth and growth should be enhanced. The cost of making structures ice-resistant and of heating water to optimum temperatures should also be lowere ...
... aquaculture, which is often limited by cold weather. Since many of the changes will entail warmer nights and winters, there should be longer periods of growth and growth should be enhanced. The cost of making structures ice-resistant and of heating water to optimum temperatures should also be lowere ...
Building Climate Resilience in the Blue Nile/Abay Highlands: A Role
... Coupled processes of low investment capacity and land degradation currently drive a cycle of depressed agricultural yields and persistent poverty through much of the Ethiopian Highlands, including the Blue Nile (Abay River) Highlands (BNH) region. There is reason for concern that conditions in the B ...
... Coupled processes of low investment capacity and land degradation currently drive a cycle of depressed agricultural yields and persistent poverty through much of the Ethiopian Highlands, including the Blue Nile (Abay River) Highlands (BNH) region. There is reason for concern that conditions in the B ...
Module: Introduction
... products provide a climate-friendly alternative to many products made from competing non-renewable materials, and have a smaller carbon footprint. Our solutions based on wood therefore have wide-reaching benefits for us as a business, for people and for the planet. Being responsible and fulfilling o ...
... products provide a climate-friendly alternative to many products made from competing non-renewable materials, and have a smaller carbon footprint. Our solutions based on wood therefore have wide-reaching benefits for us as a business, for people and for the planet. Being responsible and fulfilling o ...
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... required theoretical properties from micro-economics. Apart from the rich detail on the supply side of the model, CAPRI’s strengths are that it simulates results for the EU at sub-member state (NUTS-2) level, whilst at the same time being able to model consistently global world agricultural trade, w ...
... required theoretical properties from micro-economics. Apart from the rich detail on the supply side of the model, CAPRI’s strengths are that it simulates results for the EU at sub-member state (NUTS-2) level, whilst at the same time being able to model consistently global world agricultural trade, w ...
Bureaucratic Land Rush - Global Public Policy Institute
... topic in China was virtually nonexistent. This means that at the time, there was actually no significant bureaucratic turf to be quarreled over. Unintentionally, then, the CMA had become the first player to step into the arena of climate change policy. The CMA did not stay alone for long. With the e ...
... topic in China was virtually nonexistent. This means that at the time, there was actually no significant bureaucratic turf to be quarreled over. Unintentionally, then, the CMA had become the first player to step into the arena of climate change policy. The CMA did not stay alone for long. With the e ...
Opportunities and risks of climate change
... occurring climate change will affect our existence and what conclusions can be drawn from it. Nor can discussion be confined to the obvious dangers of extreme meteorological phenomena. Climate change does not merely imply a possible increase in extreme levels, such as higher wind speeds or an increa ...
... occurring climate change will affect our existence and what conclusions can be drawn from it. Nor can discussion be confined to the obvious dangers of extreme meteorological phenomena. Climate change does not merely imply a possible increase in extreme levels, such as higher wind speeds or an increa ...
NO to CO2lonialism!
... Indigenous Peoples are on the front lines of climate change. The Carbon Market and other False Solutions: • do not red uc e e miss io ns • int e ns ify c limate c ha ng e and cause conflicts thus thre ate ning the s urviv al of many of our peoples • Dest roy the f ut ure • Violate the principle of t ...
... Indigenous Peoples are on the front lines of climate change. The Carbon Market and other False Solutions: • do not red uc e e miss io ns • int e ns ify c limate c ha ng e and cause conflicts thus thre ate ning the s urviv al of many of our peoples • Dest roy the f ut ure • Violate the principle of t ...
chapter conduct a cl mate change vulnerab l ty assessment
... during times of unusually low precipitation). It is also important to ask whether climate change might push some planning areas that have not yet experienced this type of problem into a situation where they will in the future. • Does the system have limiting factors that may be affected by climate c ...
... during times of unusually low precipitation). It is also important to ask whether climate change might push some planning areas that have not yet experienced this type of problem into a situation where they will in the future. • Does the system have limiting factors that may be affected by climate c ...