Interaction of Land Use and Land Cover Change
... reanalysis (NNR) [solid blue]) (in mm) over Jiangxi relative to 1961-1990. Five decades (1950s-1990s) are compared. TOMR is observation minus reanalysis precipitation. r denotes correlation coefficient between NNR and surface observations......................................... 107 Figure 3.4 Decad ...
... reanalysis (NNR) [solid blue]) (in mm) over Jiangxi relative to 1961-1990. Five decades (1950s-1990s) are compared. TOMR is observation minus reanalysis precipitation. r denotes correlation coefficient between NNR and surface observations......................................... 107 Figure 3.4 Decad ...
Outlook on climate change adaptation in the Tropical Andes
... combination with projections. However, current institutional designs favour actions with shortterm gain. Too often stakeholders are forced to implement reactive policies instead of more costeffective preventive action. A long-term perspective towards adaptation also involves the development of indic ...
... combination with projections. However, current institutional designs favour actions with shortterm gain. Too often stakeholders are forced to implement reactive policies instead of more costeffective preventive action. A long-term perspective towards adaptation also involves the development of indic ...
About observed and future climate changes in Flanders and Belgium
... between the old and the new climate scenarios, a number of indications regarding the potential effects can be provided. The number of problematic floods has increased significantly since 1970, both worldwide and in Belgium. Climate change is only one of the possible factors responsible for this incr ...
... between the old and the new climate scenarios, a number of indications regarding the potential effects can be provided. The number of problematic floods has increased significantly since 1970, both worldwide and in Belgium. Climate change is only one of the possible factors responsible for this incr ...
Sensitivity of Northern Peatland Carbon
... the boreal ecoregion (Plate 2). Peatlands are often abundant in regions that receive <500 mm of mean annual precipitation, which is a broader climate range than suggested by previous analyses [Gignac and Vitt, 1994; Wieder et al., 2006]. This wide range in annual temperature versus precipitation (T- ...
... the boreal ecoregion (Plate 2). Peatlands are often abundant in regions that receive <500 mm of mean annual precipitation, which is a broader climate range than suggested by previous analyses [Gignac and Vitt, 1994; Wieder et al., 2006]. This wide range in annual temperature versus precipitation (T- ...
Dorrepall et al. 2006
... response to summer warming directly reduced its leaf litter mass, N concentration and N losses. The changed allocation prevented indirect, Sphagnum-mediated effects on its leaf and N dynamics through overgrowth of buds. In contrast, leaf litter mass, N concentrations or N losses of the forb Rubus ch ...
... response to summer warming directly reduced its leaf litter mass, N concentration and N losses. The changed allocation prevented indirect, Sphagnum-mediated effects on its leaf and N dynamics through overgrowth of buds. In contrast, leaf litter mass, N concentrations or N losses of the forb Rubus ch ...
Northern Victorian Wetlands: water requirements and impacts of
... catchment scale impacts on wetlands under water regime changes, due to difficulties in up-scaling the methodology and a paucity of available data. It is important that wetlands are considered adequately under the NSWS process. Wetlands are valuable to the Victorian community for environmental, socia ...
... catchment scale impacts on wetlands under water regime changes, due to difficulties in up-scaling the methodology and a paucity of available data. It is important that wetlands are considered adequately under the NSWS process. Wetlands are valuable to the Victorian community for environmental, socia ...
Minnesota Climate and Health Profile 2015
... Goal 6: MDH will communicate and educate public health professionals, healthcare providers, state agency personnel, policy-makers, vulnerable populations and the general public on climate change’s effects on human health. In 2010 MDH’s MN Climate & Health Program received funding from the Centers fo ...
... Goal 6: MDH will communicate and educate public health professionals, healthcare providers, state agency personnel, policy-makers, vulnerable populations and the general public on climate change’s effects on human health. In 2010 MDH’s MN Climate & Health Program received funding from the Centers fo ...
Development of a Coastal Community Climate Change Action Plan
... thesis entitled: “Development of a Coastal Community Climate Change Action Plan for Arviat, Nunavut.” Submitted by: Darren Thomas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Master of Natural Resources ...
... thesis entitled: “Development of a Coastal Community Climate Change Action Plan for Arviat, Nunavut.” Submitted by: Darren Thomas in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree, Master of Natural Resources ...
C. Survey on the impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage
... Presentations to the plenary: The Climate Change activities of relevant international Convention were presented to the plenary. A statement from the CBD was read on behalf of Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf (Executive Secretary of the CBD). Ms Habiba Gitay (World Resources Institute) presented the activities of t ...
... Presentations to the plenary: The Climate Change activities of relevant international Convention were presented to the plenary. A statement from the CBD was read on behalf of Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf (Executive Secretary of the CBD). Ms Habiba Gitay (World Resources Institute) presented the activities of t ...
Full Report
... temperature of the surface ocean layer of between 0.2° and 2.5°C. These scenarios pre-date, but are in line with, the recent assessment of Working Group I which, for a 'business-as-usual' scenario (scenario A in Working Group I Report) has estimated the magnitude of sea-level rise at about 20 cm by ...
... temperature of the surface ocean layer of between 0.2° and 2.5°C. These scenarios pre-date, but are in line with, the recent assessment of Working Group I which, for a 'business-as-usual' scenario (scenario A in Working Group I Report) has estimated the magnitude of sea-level rise at about 20 cm by ...
The Impacts of Climate Change on World Heritage Properties
... Presentations to the plenary: The Climate Change activities of relevant international Convention were presented to the plenary. A statement from the CBD was read on behalf of Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf (Executive Secretary of the CBD). Ms Habiba Gitay (World Resources Institute) presented the activities of t ...
... Presentations to the plenary: The Climate Change activities of relevant international Convention were presented to the plenary. A statement from the CBD was read on behalf of Mr Ahmed Djoghlaf (Executive Secretary of the CBD). Ms Habiba Gitay (World Resources Institute) presented the activities of t ...
development and climate change in egypt
... analysis is conducted for coastal zones as well as water resource management on the Nile. Given that Egypt’s population, land-use and agriculture, as well as its economic activity are all constrained along a narrow T-shaped strip of land along the Nile and the deltaic coast, it is extremely vulnerab ...
... analysis is conducted for coastal zones as well as water resource management on the Nile. Given that Egypt’s population, land-use and agriculture, as well as its economic activity are all constrained along a narrow T-shaped strip of land along the Nile and the deltaic coast, it is extremely vulnerab ...
Wyoming v. USDA: A Look Down the Road at Management of
... propose regulations that would protect certain roadless areas within the National Forest System (NFS). 6 Following this directive, the Forest Service developed the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (“Roadless Rule”), which prohibits road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvesting throughout m ...
... propose regulations that would protect certain roadless areas within the National Forest System (NFS). 6 Following this directive, the Forest Service developed the Roadless Area Conservation Rule (“Roadless Rule”), which prohibits road construction, reconstruction, and timber harvesting throughout m ...
- Arctic Monitoring and Assessment Programme
... One line often used to define the region is the Arctic Circle, drawn at the latitude north of which the sun does not rise above the horizon at winter solstice and does not set below it at summer solstice – “the land of the midnight sun”. Other boundaries used to define the Arctic include treeline, c ...
... One line often used to define the region is the Arctic Circle, drawn at the latitude north of which the sun does not rise above the horizon at winter solstice and does not set below it at summer solstice – “the land of the midnight sun”. Other boundaries used to define the Arctic include treeline, c ...
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... on Climate Change and Food Security, and Social Protection for Food Security, which we are presenting this year. --Food insecurity and climate change are, more than ever, the two major global challenges humanity is facing, and climate change is increasingly perceived as one of the greatest challenge ...
... on Climate Change and Food Security, and Social Protection for Food Security, which we are presenting this year. --Food insecurity and climate change are, more than ever, the two major global challenges humanity is facing, and climate change is increasingly perceived as one of the greatest challenge ...
FORESTS, LAND MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURE Chapter 13
... are dairy cattle and sheep, which have been declining, and diversified livestock such as bison or other native animals, which have generally been increasing in commercial operations (but not necessarily in semi-traditional reindeer production systems). This analysis focused on crop agriculture and d ...
... are dairy cattle and sheep, which have been declining, and diversified livestock such as bison or other native animals, which have generally been increasing in commercial operations (but not necessarily in semi-traditional reindeer production systems). This analysis focused on crop agriculture and d ...
Protected Areas: Buffering nature against climate change
... Identify and protect climate refugia “Refugia” is the scientific term for places where favourable habitat will persist or develop as the climate changes. Refugia may exist through natural processes or as a result of human actions (Sattler this volume). Refugia may already exist within the current ra ...
... Identify and protect climate refugia “Refugia” is the scientific term for places where favourable habitat will persist or develop as the climate changes. Refugia may exist through natural processes or as a result of human actions (Sattler this volume). Refugia may already exist within the current ra ...
Full Report - Evans School of Public Policy and Governance
... Sorghum and Millet Cultivars Although there is one predominant species of sorghum grown in Africa, Sorghum bicolor, Africa features a variety of millet species including pearl millet Pennisetum glaucum, finger or African millet Eleusine coracana, foxtail millet Setaria italica, kodo millet Paspalum ...
... Sorghum and Millet Cultivars Although there is one predominant species of sorghum grown in Africa, Sorghum bicolor, Africa features a variety of millet species including pearl millet Pennisetum glaucum, finger or African millet Eleusine coracana, foxtail millet Setaria italica, kodo millet Paspalum ...
Assessment of Health and Climate Preparedness (PDF)
... Extreme Heat and Extreme Weather Events Extreme heat events have well-documented health impacts, including breathing difficulties, heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness, fainting, heat stroke, and even death. Heat can exacerbate existing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pu ...
... Extreme Heat and Extreme Weather Events Extreme heat events have well-documented health impacts, including breathing difficulties, heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness, fainting, heat stroke, and even death. Heat can exacerbate existing conditions such as cardiovascular diseases, chronic obstructive pu ...
Impacts of climate change on disadvantaged UK coastal communities
... Coastal areas are likely to be more vulnerable to climate change than inland areas because, in addition to changes in flooding, temperature and precipitation, they will also be affected by a rise in sea level and wave heights. Both direct effects (such as accelerated coastal erosion and more powerfu ...
... Coastal areas are likely to be more vulnerable to climate change than inland areas because, in addition to changes in flooding, temperature and precipitation, they will also be affected by a rise in sea level and wave heights. Both direct effects (such as accelerated coastal erosion and more powerfu ...
development and climate change in bangladesh
... This report presents the integrated case study for Bangladesh carried out under an OECD project on Development and Climate Change. The report is structured around a three-tiered framework. First, recent climate trends and climate change scenarios for Bangladesh are assessed and key sectoral impacts ...
... This report presents the integrated case study for Bangladesh carried out under an OECD project on Development and Climate Change. The report is structured around a three-tiered framework. First, recent climate trends and climate change scenarios for Bangladesh are assessed and key sectoral impacts ...
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community
... Technical Report, a preliminary Adaptation Strategy Report, and a Community Action Plan with recommendations for future adaptation options and strategies. This technical report comprises the first milestone of the project. It represents the work of a multidisciplinary team led by staff of the Swinom ...
... Technical Report, a preliminary Adaptation Strategy Report, and a Community Action Plan with recommendations for future adaptation options and strategies. This technical report comprises the first milestone of the project. It represents the work of a multidisciplinary team led by staff of the Swinom ...
CIRES-Climate Change - Colorado Water Conservation Board
... changes “that cannot be avoided” (CCAP 2007, p. 3). Recommendations in the CCAP include assessing the vulnerability of Colorado’s water resources to climate change, analyzing impacts on interstate water compacts, and planning for extreme events such as drought and flooding. This report is a synthesi ...
... changes “that cannot be avoided” (CCAP 2007, p. 3). Recommendations in the CCAP include assessing the vulnerability of Colorado’s water resources to climate change, analyzing impacts on interstate water compacts, and planning for extreme events such as drought and flooding. This report is a synthesi ...
Major Tipping Points in the Earth`s Climate System
... impacts with increasing temperature. The reality, however, is that climate change is unlikely to be a smooth transition into the future and that there are a number of thresholds along the way that are likely to result in significant step changes in the level of impacts once triggered. The existence ...
... impacts with increasing temperature. The reality, however, is that climate change is unlikely to be a smooth transition into the future and that there are a number of thresholds along the way that are likely to result in significant step changes in the level of impacts once triggered. The existence ...