Climate Change Adaptation Position Paper
... 1. Why is adaptation planning important for rail Adapting to future climate change is an important concept both on a national and global scale. Both ecosystems and society will need to adapt to the new climatic conditions that global warming will inevitably bring. Society will face significant chall ...
... 1. Why is adaptation planning important for rail Adapting to future climate change is an important concept both on a national and global scale. Both ecosystems and society will need to adapt to the new climatic conditions that global warming will inevitably bring. Society will face significant chall ...
Air-mass Origin in the Arctic. Part II: Response to Increases in
... It is now well appreciated that nearly all of the pollution in the Arctic originates over Northern Hemisphere (NH) midlatitudes (Law and Stohl 2007). Since the distributions of trace species reflect the full interplay between emissions, chemistry, and transport, Arctic pollution in the future will r ...
... It is now well appreciated that nearly all of the pollution in the Arctic originates over Northern Hemisphere (NH) midlatitudes (Law and Stohl 2007). Since the distributions of trace species reflect the full interplay between emissions, chemistry, and transport, Arctic pollution in the future will r ...
SJmaintext
... measurements and thorough understanding of species’ susceptibility to climate change, which are critical to both the quality of science and its application to public policy (Berteaux et al. 2006). The goal of this review is to illustrate a general and comprehensive three-step approach to (1) Measure ...
... measurements and thorough understanding of species’ susceptibility to climate change, which are critical to both the quality of science and its application to public policy (Berteaux et al. 2006). The goal of this review is to illustrate a general and comprehensive three-step approach to (1) Measure ...
Australia and New Zealand
... and frequency (high confidence). Floods, landslides, droughts and storm surges are very likely to become more frequent and intense, and snow and frost are very likely to become less frequent (high confidence). Large areas of mainland Australia and eastern New Zealand are likely to have less soil moi ...
... and frequency (high confidence). Floods, landslides, droughts and storm surges are very likely to become more frequent and intense, and snow and frost are very likely to become less frequent (high confidence). Large areas of mainland Australia and eastern New Zealand are likely to have less soil moi ...
Bradford, Mark A., et al. "Climate fails to predict wood decomposition
... adaptation under environmental change. Our results suggest that to predict accurately how decomposition will respond to climate change, models must account for local-scale factors that control regional dynamics. Climate is traditionally thought to be the predominant control on decomposition rates at ...
... adaptation under environmental change. Our results suggest that to predict accurately how decomposition will respond to climate change, models must account for local-scale factors that control regional dynamics. Climate is traditionally thought to be the predominant control on decomposition rates at ...
A Practitioner`s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation
... below 1990 levels by 2020 (a reduction of 99 megatonnes relative to business-as-usual), and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (Government of Ontario, 2007). These progressive targets were accompanied by a commitment to support adaptation programs to help Ontarians prepare for climate change. The Governm ...
... below 1990 levels by 2020 (a reduction of 99 megatonnes relative to business-as-usual), and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (Government of Ontario, 2007). These progressive targets were accompanied by a commitment to support adaptation programs to help Ontarians prepare for climate change. The Governm ...
A Practitioner`s Guide to Climate Change Adaptation
... below 1990 levels by 2020 (a reduction of 99 megatonnes relative to business-as-usual), and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (Government of Ontario, 2007). These progressive targets were accompanied by a commitment to support adaptation programs to help Ontarians prepare for climate change. The Governm ...
... below 1990 levels by 2020 (a reduction of 99 megatonnes relative to business-as-usual), and 80% below 1990 levels by 2050 (Government of Ontario, 2007). These progressive targets were accompanied by a commitment to support adaptation programs to help Ontarians prepare for climate change. The Governm ...
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... overestimates corn yields damages by 30 to 70% under a 5ºF warming scenario in the Upper Midwest. They rely on the fact that a warmer climate results in a longer non-freezing period that provides greater flexibility in the choice of planting date. Because yield sensitivity to high temperatures is st ...
... overestimates corn yields damages by 30 to 70% under a 5ºF warming scenario in the Upper Midwest. They rely on the fact that a warmer climate results in a longer non-freezing period that provides greater flexibility in the choice of planting date. Because yield sensitivity to high temperatures is st ...
Issues in Ecology Issues in Ecology
... water, appropriate substrates for sessile organisms, or breeding partners. The destruction and degradation of natural habitats on which all organisms rely – including humans – is occurring at an unprecedented rate across most regions of our planet. As humans convert land for resource extraction and ...
... water, appropriate substrates for sessile organisms, or breeding partners. The destruction and degradation of natural habitats on which all organisms rely – including humans – is occurring at an unprecedented rate across most regions of our planet. As humans convert land for resource extraction and ...
A comparison of structural and behavioural adaptations to future
... scenario predicts, and hence A1FI can no longer be considered a worst case. This implies that several highly populated regions not used to high temperatures will be exposed to a very different summertime experience. As the events in Paris in 2003 showed, temperature rises and reductions in the diurn ...
... scenario predicts, and hence A1FI can no longer be considered a worst case. This implies that several highly populated regions not used to high temperatures will be exposed to a very different summertime experience. As the events in Paris in 2003 showed, temperature rises and reductions in the diurn ...
Adapting to Climate Change in Tasmania
... shortages will pose serious challenges to the agricultural sector and may threaten some vulnerable ecological systems. While Tasmania is expected to experience less severe climate change impacts compared to other parts of Australia (due to its temperate maritime climate), it is important to recognis ...
... shortages will pose serious challenges to the agricultural sector and may threaten some vulnerable ecological systems. While Tasmania is expected to experience less severe climate change impacts compared to other parts of Australia (due to its temperate maritime climate), it is important to recognis ...
AN ABSTRACT OF THE PROJECT OF
... strong example of a renewable stock of natural capital from which goods and services can be derived into the future. In the context of the community capitals framework, Beckley et al. (2008) defines natural capital as the abundance and diversity of natural resources, recreational opportunities, and ...
... strong example of a renewable stock of natural capital from which goods and services can be derived into the future. In the context of the community capitals framework, Beckley et al. (2008) defines natural capital as the abundance and diversity of natural resources, recreational opportunities, and ...
Climate change intensification of horizontal water vapor transport in
... Pathways (RCPs; RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 are named to reflect the radiative forcing change at the end of the 21st century, in Wm 2) over 2073–2099 (on days available between 1 January 2073 and 31 December 2099). The specific humidity (in kg/kg) and zonal and meridional winds (in ms 1) were retrieved at a dai ...
... Pathways (RCPs; RCP4.5 and RCP8.5 are named to reflect the radiative forcing change at the end of the 21st century, in Wm 2) over 2073–2099 (on days available between 1 January 2073 and 31 December 2099). The specific humidity (in kg/kg) and zonal and meridional winds (in ms 1) were retrieved at a dai ...
Extreme climatic events in relation to global change and their impact
... ge to coral reefs and massive blow-downs of trees in tropical forests are typical effects of such weather disturbances. Hurricanes can strip all living coral from long stretches of reef (Levinton, 1982). Hurricane Hugo destroyed 70% of the nesting trees of the largest population of the endangered re ...
... ge to coral reefs and massive blow-downs of trees in tropical forests are typical effects of such weather disturbances. Hurricanes can strip all living coral from long stretches of reef (Levinton, 1982). Hurricane Hugo destroyed 70% of the nesting trees of the largest population of the endangered re ...
Fors..a og baks..a - Arctic Portal Library
... 4. That sets of selected individuals in field transplant gardens be subjected to a common garden (environmental) experiment and assessed in terms of genetic variation within each species population and its phenotypic response in order to evaluate probable adaptations to climate change; 5. The more c ...
... 4. That sets of selected individuals in field transplant gardens be subjected to a common garden (environmental) experiment and assessed in terms of genetic variation within each species population and its phenotypic response in order to evaluate probable adaptations to climate change; 5. The more c ...
Weathercaster Views on Informal Climate Education: Similarities
... ‘‘the science and only the science.’’ Looking specifically at factual statements on climate change, all weathercasters classified the statement, ‘‘Climate is always changing,’’ as significant for informal climate education. However, there were differences in how weathercasters perceived the importan ...
... ‘‘the science and only the science.’’ Looking specifically at factual statements on climate change, all weathercasters classified the statement, ‘‘Climate is always changing,’’ as significant for informal climate education. However, there were differences in how weathercasters perceived the importan ...
esitys
... Possible drivers of the observed changes 1/2 Trade liberalizations : Movement of planting material fast and easy ...
... Possible drivers of the observed changes 1/2 Trade liberalizations : Movement of planting material fast and easy ...
Central Mekong Delta Region Connectivity Project
... Over the last decade, Viet Nam has made significant advancements in the development of its transport infrastructure. In particular, approximately 30,000 kilometers (km) of roads were added to the network, and the amount of paved roads has increased five times in the last 7 years. However, as Viet Na ...
... Over the last decade, Viet Nam has made significant advancements in the development of its transport infrastructure. In particular, approximately 30,000 kilometers (km) of roads were added to the network, and the amount of paved roads has increased five times in the last 7 years. However, as Viet Na ...
allele frequency shifts in response to climate change and
... Abstract. Rapid changes in climate may impose strong selective pressures on organisms. Evolutionary responses to climate change have been observed in natural populations, yet no example has been documented for a metabolic enzyme locus. Furthermore, few studies have linked physiological responses to ...
... Abstract. Rapid changes in climate may impose strong selective pressures on organisms. Evolutionary responses to climate change have been observed in natural populations, yet no example has been documented for a metabolic enzyme locus. Furthermore, few studies have linked physiological responses to ...
Bangladesh: Climate Change Impacts and
... ADB (1994) study also made use of four GCMs: CSIRO9, CCC, GFDLH, and UKMOH. A host of IPCC scenarios available at that point have been considered which provided a number of scenarios. In order to avoid complications, only the IPCC IS92a and its results (modelling outputs) are summarized here. It was ...
... ADB (1994) study also made use of four GCMs: CSIRO9, CCC, GFDLH, and UKMOH. A host of IPCC scenarios available at that point have been considered which provided a number of scenarios. In order to avoid complications, only the IPCC IS92a and its results (modelling outputs) are summarized here. It was ...
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... which contributes to the wellbeing of communities. There is also growing consensus that coastal wetland ecosystems are more important as carbon stores than any other ecosystem. The importance of conserving coastal wetlands to prevent increases in greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon and protec ...
... which contributes to the wellbeing of communities. There is also growing consensus that coastal wetland ecosystems are more important as carbon stores than any other ecosystem. The importance of conserving coastal wetlands to prevent increases in greenhouse gas emissions, sequester carbon and protec ...
FINAL DRAFT IPCC WGII AR5 Chapter 24 Subject to Final Copyedit
... The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region with many regions to experience a decline in productivity (medium confidence) [24.4.4]. This is evident in the case of rice production. Most models, using a range of GCMs and SRES scenarios, show that high ...
... The impacts of climate change on food production and food security in Asia will vary by region with many regions to experience a decline in productivity (medium confidence) [24.4.4]. This is evident in the case of rice production. Most models, using a range of GCMs and SRES scenarios, show that high ...
Stakeholder mapping report - final version
... regional levels will therefore focus on engaging with individuals responsible for shaping this agenda, and understanding how these organisation and groups can best deliver effective adaptation responses. Where appropriate, this stakeholder map splits stakeholders into organisations and working grou ...
... regional levels will therefore focus on engaging with individuals responsible for shaping this agenda, and understanding how these organisation and groups can best deliver effective adaptation responses. Where appropriate, this stakeholder map splits stakeholders into organisations and working grou ...
Vulnerability of fishes of the Great Barrier Reef to climate
... period of eggs for both pelagic and demersal spawning fishes. After hatching, increased temperature tends to increase larval growth rate, decrease the age at metamorphosis, and increase swimming ability11,76. In a recent experimental analysis, Green and Fisher58 showed that larval duration of the an ...
... period of eggs for both pelagic and demersal spawning fishes. After hatching, increased temperature tends to increase larval growth rate, decrease the age at metamorphosis, and increase swimming ability11,76. In a recent experimental analysis, Green and Fisher58 showed that larval duration of the an ...
2009-PIK-Additional Study-WP1
... numbers should be handled with care as up to 30-50% of water is lost during transportation and a significant amount of groundwater extraction cannot be documented (van Rooijen et al, 2005; Zérah, 2005). Groundwater resources are extremely stressed as exploitation and recharge are highly mismatching. ...
... numbers should be handled with care as up to 30-50% of water is lost during transportation and a significant amount of groundwater extraction cannot be documented (van Rooijen et al, 2005; Zérah, 2005). Groundwater resources are extremely stressed as exploitation and recharge are highly mismatching. ...