Barriers to Municipal Climate Adaptation: Examples From Coastal
... 14 coastal cities and towns in Massachusetts; our findings are thus limited to planners’ perceptions of efforts and barriers in one region of the United States. These communities are very early in the uptake of climate adaptation policies and use a range of approaches when they do begin adaptation, ...
... 14 coastal cities and towns in Massachusetts; our findings are thus limited to planners’ perceptions of efforts and barriers in one region of the United States. These communities are very early in the uptake of climate adaptation policies and use a range of approaches when they do begin adaptation, ...
how does the theologizing of physics contribute to - Philsci
... an image of science that is drawn from the theologized conception of physics so prominent in Whewell. That is, many are still drawn to the idea that successful science results in theories unified under “simple and general” laws from which the more mundane “proximate principles” flow by ‘deduction’. ...
... an image of science that is drawn from the theologized conception of physics so prominent in Whewell. That is, many are still drawn to the idea that successful science results in theories unified under “simple and general” laws from which the more mundane “proximate principles” flow by ‘deduction’. ...
Alberto Montanari - University of Bologna
... rates in all regions after 1850 lasting throughout the 20th century. A slowdown of retreats between about 1970 and 1990 is evident in the raw data. Retreats were again generally rapid in the 1990s; though advances of glaciers have been observed in western Scandinavia and New Zealand. • There are few ...
... rates in all regions after 1850 lasting throughout the 20th century. A slowdown of retreats between about 1970 and 1990 is evident in the raw data. Retreats were again generally rapid in the 1990s; though advances of glaciers have been observed in western Scandinavia and New Zealand. • There are few ...
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... adding additional analysis that examines global trends and other factors that are changing with the climate, including gross domestic products (GDPs), populations, and agricultural technology development and use (Thomas and Rosegrant, Chapter 5). The model identifies hotspots under climate change wh ...
... adding additional analysis that examines global trends and other factors that are changing with the climate, including gross domestic products (GDPs), populations, and agricultural technology development and use (Thomas and Rosegrant, Chapter 5). The model identifies hotspots under climate change wh ...
REPORT - BC3 Basque Centre for Climate Change
... in 2008, as one of the centres of excellence established under the BERC programme. As the name suggests, it is devoted to studying the causes and consequences of climate change and the best ways of addressing it. Given the vast range of the topic, BC3 was designed to focus on the socio-economic aspe ...
... in 2008, as one of the centres of excellence established under the BERC programme. As the name suggests, it is devoted to studying the causes and consequences of climate change and the best ways of addressing it. Given the vast range of the topic, BC3 was designed to focus on the socio-economic aspe ...
Fear Won`t Do It - Center for Science and Technology Policy Research
... reinsurance difficulties (e.g., Munich Re, 2004). These impacts are often forecast as a smooth, linear progression. However, Lenton et al. (2008) highlight that this may not be the case, illustrating the concept that the Earth’s system may pass “tipping points” in the Earth system. Both mitigation a ...
... reinsurance difficulties (e.g., Munich Re, 2004). These impacts are often forecast as a smooth, linear progression. However, Lenton et al. (2008) highlight that this may not be the case, illustrating the concept that the Earth’s system may pass “tipping points” in the Earth system. Both mitigation a ...
NAF Public Consultation
... The existing Framework (2012) was the first step for Ireland in developing a comprehensive national policy position to address the anticipated impacts of climate change through a structured programme of action on adaptation. The current Framework requires the development and implementation of sector ...
... The existing Framework (2012) was the first step for Ireland in developing a comprehensive national policy position to address the anticipated impacts of climate change through a structured programme of action on adaptation. The current Framework requires the development and implementation of sector ...
Towards Adaptive Spatial Planning for Climate Change
... (1) The main water system and fresh water supply; (2) Agriculture and nature; (3) The urban environment; (4) The various networks (infrastructure, energy, transport, IT). However, the question is whether our current way of organizing spatial planning (in terms of design, decision-making and impl ...
... (1) The main water system and fresh water supply; (2) Agriculture and nature; (3) The urban environment; (4) The various networks (infrastructure, energy, transport, IT). However, the question is whether our current way of organizing spatial planning (in terms of design, decision-making and impl ...
The Rules of the Game
... These reports have already drawn together the majority of the evidence base on behaviour change and the communication of sustainable development issues. Rather than duplicate the effort and insight of these experts, we have stood upon their shoulders to create this applicable set of principles for ...
... These reports have already drawn together the majority of the evidence base on behaviour change and the communication of sustainable development issues. Rather than duplicate the effort and insight of these experts, we have stood upon their shoulders to create this applicable set of principles for ...
Development of a metamodel tool for regional integrated climate
... Defra recognises that in a small minority of cases there may be information, such as intellectual property or commercially confidential data, used in or generated by the research project, which should not be disclosed. In these cases, such information should be detailed in a separate annex (not to b ...
... Defra recognises that in a small minority of cases there may be information, such as intellectual property or commercially confidential data, used in or generated by the research project, which should not be disclosed. In these cases, such information should be detailed in a separate annex (not to b ...
Building Climate Resilience in the Blue Nile/Abay Highlands: A Role
... research and applications aimed at building greater climate resilience in the area. In this context, we examine climate resilience at the community level, defining it as the ability of communities to withstand and recover from climate-induced stresses. Communities can engage in resilience-building a ...
... research and applications aimed at building greater climate resilience in the area. In this context, we examine climate resilience at the community level, defining it as the ability of communities to withstand and recover from climate-induced stresses. Communities can engage in resilience-building a ...
Tonga Climate Change Policy
... country hence considers these issues as high priorities in its National Strategic Development Framework 2015-2025. In 2005, Tonga had completed the preparation of its Initial National Communication (INC) on Climate Change Report, the ultimate output of its INC Project. This report was also approved ...
... country hence considers these issues as high priorities in its National Strategic Development Framework 2015-2025. In 2005, Tonga had completed the preparation of its Initial National Communication (INC) on Climate Change Report, the ultimate output of its INC Project. This report was also approved ...
Rapporteurs Report (RapporteurReport2012)
... Various analyses have been performed to study the sea level variation such as El Nino, Pacific Warm Pool and Cold Tongue Index which appear to be mirrored each other while the El Nino followed the fluctuation of sea level anomaly. Easterly wind anomaly at 925-hPa over the SCS also showed consistent ...
... Various analyses have been performed to study the sea level variation such as El Nino, Pacific Warm Pool and Cold Tongue Index which appear to be mirrored each other while the El Nino followed the fluctuation of sea level anomaly. Easterly wind anomaly at 925-hPa over the SCS also showed consistent ...
How can decision-makers in developing countries incorporate uncertainty about future climate risks into existing planning and policymaking processes? (424 kB) (opens in new window)
... Environment was established in 2008 at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Institute bring together international expertise on economics, as well as finance, geography, the environment, international development and political economy to establish a world-leading centre for poli ...
... Environment was established in 2008 at the London School of Economics and Political Science. The Institute bring together international expertise on economics, as well as finance, geography, the environment, international development and political economy to establish a world-leading centre for poli ...
Low-carbon resilient development in the least developed countries
... agendas. This has been supported by decisions at the UNFCCC that seek to incorporate a joint approach to mitigation and adaptation from the Cancun decision, including an encouragement for developing countries These countries are ‘early adopters’ of the low-carbon to ‘develop low-carbon development s ...
... agendas. This has been supported by decisions at the UNFCCC that seek to incorporate a joint approach to mitigation and adaptation from the Cancun decision, including an encouragement for developing countries These countries are ‘early adopters’ of the low-carbon to ‘develop low-carbon development s ...
An Analysis of Senator McConnell`s Letter Urging States Not to
... performance" for emissions of carbon dioxide from power plants.14 The statute defines "standard of performance" as "a standard for emissions of air pollutants which reflects the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the best system of emission reduction . . . ."15 The s ...
... performance" for emissions of carbon dioxide from power plants.14 The statute defines "standard of performance" as "a standard for emissions of air pollutants which reflects the degree of emission limitation achievable through the application of the best system of emission reduction . . . ."15 The s ...
Utilization of Science-Based Information on Climate Change in
... our society, as shown in Figure 2, a majority of the respondents believe that the impacts will be felt in the near term, i.e. in the 10-25 and 25-50 year time frame. Just under 20% believe that climate change will have a significant impact on the US within the next 10 years. ...
... our society, as shown in Figure 2, a majority of the respondents believe that the impacts will be felt in the near term, i.e. in the 10-25 and 25-50 year time frame. Just under 20% believe that climate change will have a significant impact on the US within the next 10 years. ...
4.3 Approach to CLIMATE CHANGE Scenario Development
... Although it is likely that temperatures will rise in most regions of the world,2 changes at the regional scale in many other key variables, such as precipitation, are uncertain for most regions. Even if the direction of change is likely, there can be uncertainty about the magnitude and path of chang ...
... Although it is likely that temperatures will rise in most regions of the world,2 changes at the regional scale in many other key variables, such as precipitation, are uncertain for most regions. Even if the direction of change is likely, there can be uncertainty about the magnitude and path of chang ...
A district level assessment of vulnerability of
... as well as by the availability of appropriate data. We have adopted the indicator method to construct vulnerability of agriculture to climate change and variability at the district level. Because of its transparency, this method was followed in many studies that assessed vulnerability. Deressa et al ...
... as well as by the availability of appropriate data. We have adopted the indicator method to construct vulnerability of agriculture to climate change and variability at the district level. Because of its transparency, this method was followed in many studies that assessed vulnerability. Deressa et al ...
Climate Change and Geohazards in South West England
... have also been postulated to exist. The main known cause of present-day irradiance variability is the presence of sunspots and faculae on the Sun’s disc: respectively, dark regions with locally depleted radiation, and bright regions with locally enhanced radiation (Solomon et al., 2007). Larger numb ...
... have also been postulated to exist. The main known cause of present-day irradiance variability is the presence of sunspots and faculae on the Sun’s disc: respectively, dark regions with locally depleted radiation, and bright regions with locally enhanced radiation (Solomon et al., 2007). Larger numb ...
VSO and Climate Change
... experience exclusion from services, including those related to climate change impacts, because they are not provided in a way that is accessible to that group. More specifically, people living with disabilities (and HIV/AIDS) that restrict mobility are also more vulnerable to climate-related disaste ...
... experience exclusion from services, including those related to climate change impacts, because they are not provided in a way that is accessible to that group. More specifically, people living with disabilities (and HIV/AIDS) that restrict mobility are also more vulnerable to climate-related disaste ...
adapt to climate change
... There are several approaches to helping waterbirds adapt to climate change. Site and species-based approaches should consider that the resources available for helping waterbirds to adapt to climate change are finite and priority measures are therefore needed. However, waterbirds migrate between diff ...
... There are several approaches to helping waterbirds adapt to climate change. Site and species-based approaches should consider that the resources available for helping waterbirds to adapt to climate change are finite and priority measures are therefore needed. However, waterbirds migrate between diff ...