Colorado Climate Change Vulnerability Study
... The authors would like to thank Jeffrey Ackermann, Tom Hunt, and Michael Turner from the Colorado Energy Office as well as Taryn Finnessey from the Colorado Water Conservation Board for their assistance and guidance. In addition to the many experts and reviewers listed separately, the authors receiv ...
... The authors would like to thank Jeffrey Ackermann, Tom Hunt, and Michael Turner from the Colorado Energy Office as well as Taryn Finnessey from the Colorado Water Conservation Board for their assistance and guidance. In addition to the many experts and reviewers listed separately, the authors receiv ...
Adaptation to a Changing Climate in the Arab Countries
... The governments of Arab countries have, on various occasions, requested World Bank assistance to provide analytical and technical inputs that address the critical challenges facing development in a changing climate. Based on these requests, the World Bank is producing this Flagship report in partner ...
... The governments of Arab countries have, on various occasions, requested World Bank assistance to provide analytical and technical inputs that address the critical challenges facing development in a changing climate. Based on these requests, the World Bank is producing this Flagship report in partner ...
TowARD ReSiLienCe
... excessive emission of these is causing more heat to be trapped in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures.5 Projected changes in the climate include temperature increases on land and at sea, sea-level rise, melting of glaciers and ice caps, and changing and irregular rainfall patterns. These ...
... excessive emission of these is causing more heat to be trapped in the atmosphere, leading to rising temperatures.5 Projected changes in the climate include temperature increases on land and at sea, sea-level rise, melting of glaciers and ice caps, and changing and irregular rainfall patterns. These ...
Climate Change Adaptation in Coffee Production
... around through horizontal and vertical currents. There may still be many years in which average ambient temperatures do not rise significantly. Parts of the world may even experience cooler seasons, as seasonal winds shift and cause warming in another part of the world. ...
... around through horizontal and vertical currents. There may still be many years in which average ambient temperatures do not rise significantly. Parts of the world may even experience cooler seasons, as seasonal winds shift and cause warming in another part of the world. ...
Vulnerability Does Not Fall From the Sky
... Environment and Urbanization. He served on the third and fourth assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and, in 2004, was awarded the Volvo Environment Prize. Recent books include Adapting Cities to Climate Change (co-edited with Jane Bicknell and David Dodman), published by Ear ...
... Environment and Urbanization. He served on the third and fourth assessments of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and, in 2004, was awarded the Volvo Environment Prize. Recent books include Adapting Cities to Climate Change (co-edited with Jane Bicknell and David Dodman), published by Ear ...
Tripura - Ministry of Environment and Forests
... the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the universe as a family. The state is always committed towards protecting its natural resources which acts as an insurance cover against the catastrophic disruption of life due to the impacts of climate change. In the light of risk and impact assessment hi ...
... the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, the universe as a family. The state is always committed towards protecting its natural resources which acts as an insurance cover against the catastrophic disruption of life due to the impacts of climate change. In the light of risk and impact assessment hi ...
Climate-Smart Conservation - National Wildlife Federation
... Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society Climate Adaptation Fund, Kresge Foundation, and Faucett Catalyst Fund. Note: Financial support does not imply endorsement of this document; use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes ...
... Engineers, U.S. Forest Service, Doris Duke Charitable Foundation, Wildlife Conservation Society Climate Adaptation Fund, Kresge Foundation, and Faucett Catalyst Fund. Note: Financial support does not imply endorsement of this document; use of trade, product, or firm names is for descriptive purposes ...
Impacts of Large-Scale Reforestation Programmes on Regional
... degradation problems and mitigating anthropogenic global warming in recent years. The ‘Grain for Green Project’ in China is one of the key reforestation programmes that have been implemented in recent years. The primary goal of the project is to mitigate soil erosion problems across the Loess Platea ...
... degradation problems and mitigating anthropogenic global warming in recent years. The ‘Grain for Green Project’ in China is one of the key reforestation programmes that have been implemented in recent years. The primary goal of the project is to mitigate soil erosion problems across the Loess Platea ...
The relationship between invasive annual grasses and biological
... pleasure to work so closely with her the past few years. I would also like to thank Suzanne Schwab for feedback on project design, insightful edits, and support throughout this process. I would like to thank Stacy Warren for reviewing my writing and providing supports for maps included in my thesis ...
... pleasure to work so closely with her the past few years. I would also like to thank Suzanne Schwab for feedback on project design, insightful edits, and support throughout this process. I would like to thank Stacy Warren for reviewing my writing and providing supports for maps included in my thesis ...
Treeline advance – driving processes and adverse factors
... Forest advance upwards and northwards primarily depends on successful regeneration and survival of young growth rather than on increasing growth rates of mature trees. Every assessment of treeline response to future climate change must consider the effects of local site conditions and feedbacks of i ...
... Forest advance upwards and northwards primarily depends on successful regeneration and survival of young growth rather than on increasing growth rates of mature trees. Every assessment of treeline response to future climate change must consider the effects of local site conditions and feedbacks of i ...
Discursive Constructions of Climate Change Engagement
... Roberto Carlos have made this journey possible and enjoyable. Tampere, October 27, 2014. Anna Heikkinen ...
... Roberto Carlos have made this journey possible and enjoyable. Tampere, October 27, 2014. Anna Heikkinen ...
Plant ecophysiological responses to experimentally drier and L
... least some species will become extinct, either as a direct result of physiological stress or via interactions with other species (Hughes 2000). Changes in species composition and abundance will affect ecosystem functions (net primary productivity, carbon and nutrient cycling, energy fluxes) through ...
... least some species will become extinct, either as a direct result of physiological stress or via interactions with other species (Hughes 2000). Changes in species composition and abundance will affect ecosystem functions (net primary productivity, carbon and nutrient cycling, energy fluxes) through ...
pLAnnIng fOR cLIMATE chAngE
... existing city plans, strategies and processes. With these planning themes as the foundation, this guide is designed to: 1. Provide city planners with practical tools for addressing climate change through different urban planning processes; 2. Help city planners to better plan for current and futu ...
... existing city plans, strategies and processes. With these planning themes as the foundation, this guide is designed to: 1. Provide city planners with practical tools for addressing climate change through different urban planning processes; 2. Help city planners to better plan for current and futu ...
Quantifying the cost of climate change impacts on local
... Evans, A – Bureau of Meteorology Climate Division South Australia Acknowledgement This work was carried out with financial support from the Australian Government (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The role of NCCARF is t ...
... Evans, A – Bureau of Meteorology Climate Division South Australia Acknowledgement This work was carried out with financial support from the Australian Government (Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency) and the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility. The role of NCCARF is t ...
Vulnerability ofPaci c Island agriculture and forestry to climate change
... the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The region has always been highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability and extreme weather, such as floods, intense rain, droughts and cyclones and these have been the cause of significant production losses to the agriculture and for ...
... the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. The region has always been highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate variability and extreme weather, such as floods, intense rain, droughts and cyclones and these have been the cause of significant production losses to the agriculture and for ...
Impact Assessment Part 2 - European Commission
... The IPCC related work has considered how, by 2100, the world will have changed. Each storyline assumes a distinctly different direction for future developments. Together they describe divergent futures that encompass a significant portion of the underlying uncertainties in the main driving forces. T ...
... The IPCC related work has considered how, by 2100, the world will have changed. Each storyline assumes a distinctly different direction for future developments. Together they describe divergent futures that encompass a significant portion of the underlying uncertainties in the main driving forces. T ...
Puerto Rico`s State of the Climate
... The DNER through the Puerto Rico Coastal Zone Management program continues the analysis of current and potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on coastal communities, infrastructure, ecosystems, habitats, and populations of coastal and marine species. Other partner organizations, as w ...
... The DNER through the Puerto Rico Coastal Zone Management program continues the analysis of current and potential impacts of climate change and sea level rise on coastal communities, infrastructure, ecosystems, habitats, and populations of coastal and marine species. Other partner organizations, as w ...
Climate Change Adaptation by Federal Agencies: An Analysis Jane A. Leggett, Coordinator
... between these topics are sometimes blurry. For example, agencies may consider that achieving their core missions may be at risk unless they assist nonfederal entities in addressing climate change-related risks. Programs within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may consider that they must assist a ...
... between these topics are sometimes blurry. For example, agencies may consider that achieving their core missions may be at risk unless they assist nonfederal entities in addressing climate change-related risks. Programs within the Department of Agriculture (USDA) may consider that they must assist a ...
The key role of heavy precipitation events in climate
... of changes in the incidence of rare heavy (> 60 mm/day) daily precipitation events ...
... of changes in the incidence of rare heavy (> 60 mm/day) daily precipitation events ...
Building Resilience for Adaptation to Climate Change in the Agriculture Sector
... adapted to changing conditions. It also briefly reviewed national adaptation plans for least developed countries (LDCs) as related to agriculture. The presentations stressed the fact that various biophysical risks (weather, animal diseases, plant pests) are going to change – in terms of their nature ...
... adapted to changing conditions. It also briefly reviewed national adaptation plans for least developed countries (LDCs) as related to agriculture. The presentations stressed the fact that various biophysical risks (weather, animal diseases, plant pests) are going to change – in terms of their nature ...
Submitted November 28, 2006 - Center for Biological Diversity
... (“DPS”) of a vertebrate species can be protected as a “species” under the ESA even though it has not formally been described as a “species” in the scientific literature. A species may be composed of several DPSs, some or all of which warrant listing under the ESA. As described in this Petition, peng ...
... (“DPS”) of a vertebrate species can be protected as a “species” under the ESA even though it has not formally been described as a “species” in the scientific literature. A species may be composed of several DPSs, some or all of which warrant listing under the ESA. As described in this Petition, peng ...
The impact of polar stratospheric ozone loss on Southern
... pre-ozone hole period. Statistically significant high-latitude Southern Hemisphere (SH) ozone loss begins in August and peaks in October–November, with > 75 % of ozone destroyed at 50 hPa. Associated with this ozone destruction is a > 12 K decrease of the lower polar stratospheric temperatures and a ...
... pre-ozone hole period. Statistically significant high-latitude Southern Hemisphere (SH) ozone loss begins in August and peaks in October–November, with > 75 % of ozone destroyed at 50 hPa. Associated with this ozone destruction is a > 12 K decrease of the lower polar stratospheric temperatures and a ...
climate change and african forest and wildlife resources
... in Africa is rain-fed and therefore very vulnerable to climate variability that is characterized by frequent droughts and occasional floods (a sign post for global climate change), which at times destroy crops and livestock. At such times the rural communities increase their reliance on the forests ...
... in Africa is rain-fed and therefore very vulnerable to climate variability that is characterized by frequent droughts and occasional floods (a sign post for global climate change), which at times destroy crops and livestock. At such times the rural communities increase their reliance on the forests ...
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... In addition, NDVI can be used to represent the proxy vegetation responses to climate changes since it is well correlated with the fraction of photosynthetically active radiation absorbed by plant canopies and thus leaf area, leaf biomass and potential photosynthesis [6]. In the latest 30 years, ther ...
... In addition, NDVI can be used to represent the proxy vegetation responses to climate changes since it is well correlated with the fraction of photosynthetically active radiation absorbed by plant canopies and thus leaf area, leaf biomass and potential photosynthesis [6]. In the latest 30 years, ther ...
IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 18 FIRST-‐ORDER DRAFT Expert Review
... (Seung-‐Ki Min, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research) This chapter is the result of an admirable attempt to extract relevant information from all WGII chapters while these were in the Thanks, all efforts ...
... (Seung-‐Ki Min, CSIRO Marine and Atmospheric Research) This chapter is the result of an admirable attempt to extract relevant information from all WGII chapters while these were in the Thanks, all efforts ...