The State of Marine and Coastal Adaptation in North America: A
... adaptation options available to and in use by marine and coastal managers. This report presents the results of EcoAdapt’s efforts to survey, inventory, and assess adaptation projects from different regions, jurisdictions, and scales throughout North America’s marine and coastal environments. First, ...
... adaptation options available to and in use by marine and coastal managers. This report presents the results of EcoAdapt’s efforts to survey, inventory, and assess adaptation projects from different regions, jurisdictions, and scales throughout North America’s marine and coastal environments. First, ...
Climate Futures for Tasmania: water and catchments technical report
... 1.2 Runoff and river modelling outputs.......................................................................................................... 13 1.3 Terms used in this report........................................................................................................................... ...
... 1.2 Runoff and river modelling outputs.......................................................................................................... 13 1.3 Terms used in this report........................................................................................................................... ...
Collared Pika Ochotona collaris
... Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. This region comprises over half the global range of this species, and is witnessing climate-driven shifts in habitat, temperature, and precipitation at faster rates than elsewhere in Canada. A demonstrated sensitivity to climate variability, coupled with p ...
... Columbia, Yukon, and Northwest Territories. This region comprises over half the global range of this species, and is witnessing climate-driven shifts in habitat, temperature, and precipitation at faster rates than elsewhere in Canada. A demonstrated sensitivity to climate variability, coupled with p ...
Adaptation to climate change in desert contexts
... adaptive capacity by using the current indicators. Moreover, the indicators do not discriminate between climate elements (such as temperature, rainfall, evaporation and wind) which have different individual impacts in different regions. Based on these findings, the argument is advanced that ‘measura ...
... adaptive capacity by using the current indicators. Moreover, the indicators do not discriminate between climate elements (such as temperature, rainfall, evaporation and wind) which have different individual impacts in different regions. Based on these findings, the argument is advanced that ‘measura ...
Final Consultants Report
... be slightly warmer, but the daily and seasonal warm periods will become much longer in the future, especially in the latter half of the century. Both daily maximum temperature and daily minimum temperatures will increase. In addition, the hot season will become longer, and expand to a wider area of ...
... be slightly warmer, but the daily and seasonal warm periods will become much longer in the future, especially in the latter half of the century. Both daily maximum temperature and daily minimum temperatures will increase. In addition, the hot season will become longer, and expand to a wider area of ...
River Basin Management in a changing climate
... bodies may be further modified by growing pressures from the direct and indirect effects of climate variability and change. ...
... bodies may be further modified by growing pressures from the direct and indirect effects of climate variability and change. ...
Turkey`s National Climate Change Adaptation Strategy and
... The fact that climate change will lead to consequences other than expected natural impacts on the planet’s transformation process necessitates urgent measures for lightening the negative impacts we will be facing. Being an issue beyond an environmental problem at the global level, climate change wil ...
... The fact that climate change will lead to consequences other than expected natural impacts on the planet’s transformation process necessitates urgent measures for lightening the negative impacts we will be facing. Being an issue beyond an environmental problem at the global level, climate change wil ...
Preparing for an Uncertain Climate—Vol. I
... reparing for an Uncertain Climate is OTA’S second report on climate change. In 1991, we published Changing by Degrees: Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, ...
... reparing for an Uncertain Climate is OTA’S second report on climate change. In 1991, we published Changing by Degrees: Steps to Reduce Greenhouse Gases, ...
Torres Strait Regional Adaptation and Resilience Plan
... well our region will be able to respond to climate change. Whilst the challenges before us are great, so is our resolve to meet them to ensure a strong and vibrant future for our communities. In this Plan we have rigorously assessed the risks we face and identified the actions we need to take to pro ...
... well our region will be able to respond to climate change. Whilst the challenges before us are great, so is our resolve to meet them to ensure a strong and vibrant future for our communities. In this Plan we have rigorously assessed the risks we face and identified the actions we need to take to pro ...
The Economic Impacts of Climate Change for Canada
... competing interests around one table to create consensus ideas and viable suggestions for sustainable development. The NRTEE focuses on sustaining Canada’s prosperity without borrowing resources from future generations or compromising their ability to live securely. The NRTEE is in the unique positi ...
... competing interests around one table to create consensus ideas and viable suggestions for sustainable development. The NRTEE focuses on sustaining Canada’s prosperity without borrowing resources from future generations or compromising their ability to live securely. The NRTEE is in the unique positi ...
A Review of Academic Literature Related to
... Unlike the challenges facing other sectors, those facing transportation and energy can be localized, and adaptations are already underway. Adaptive capacity is limited primarily by technical and financial considerations. In addition to impacts on offshore petroleum extraction, research could focus o ...
... Unlike the challenges facing other sectors, those facing transportation and energy can be localized, and adaptations are already underway. Adaptive capacity is limited primarily by technical and financial considerations. In addition to impacts on offshore petroleum extraction, research could focus o ...
Lee County Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment
... provided for informational and discussion purposes only. This document is not intended, nor can it be relied upon, to create any rights enforceable by any party in litigation with the United States. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, non-profit organization, process, or service by ...
... provided for informational and discussion purposes only. This document is not intended, nor can it be relied upon, to create any rights enforceable by any party in litigation with the United States. Reference herein to any specific commercial products, non-profit organization, process, or service by ...
Societal Adaptation to Abrupt Climate Change and Monsoon
... gradual changes, had come as surprises that are likely to become more frequent because of the anthropogenic forcing. Although some human societies have adapted to rapid climate changes in the past, but there are also examples of civilization-collapse under the persistent influence of climate change. ...
... gradual changes, had come as surprises that are likely to become more frequent because of the anthropogenic forcing. Although some human societies have adapted to rapid climate changes in the past, but there are also examples of civilization-collapse under the persistent influence of climate change. ...
Untitled - The Pew Charitable Trusts
... Climate Action Plan (RCAP) health impact assessment (HIA) steering committee members for their commitment to monthly meetings, reviewing HIA materials in a timely manner, and valuable expert input and guidance into this HIA process. An additional thank you is due to the Southeast Florida Regional Cl ...
... Climate Action Plan (RCAP) health impact assessment (HIA) steering committee members for their commitment to monthly meetings, reviewing HIA materials in a timely manner, and valuable expert input and guidance into this HIA process. An additional thank you is due to the Southeast Florida Regional Cl ...
Full-Text
... monoculture-dominated agriculture. Raising awareness and increasing communication on the method among farmers, researchers, farm advisors and other rural stakeholders can help assess the associated benefits and risks and encourage the development of innovative intercropping solutions [20]. Farmers i ...
... monoculture-dominated agriculture. Raising awareness and increasing communication on the method among farmers, researchers, farm advisors and other rural stakeholders can help assess the associated benefits and risks and encourage the development of innovative intercropping solutions [20]. Farmers i ...
LCCARL299_en.pdf
... The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years involved, including the beginning a ...
... The following symbols have been used in this study: A full stop (.) is used to indicate decimals n.a. is used to indicated that data are not available The use of a hyphen (-) between years, for example, 2010-2019, signifies an annual average for the calendar years involved, including the beginning a ...
Establishing a Climate Change Department in
... Between 2001 and 2010, on an average, Jamaica has been affected by a disaster event per year. Such disasters not only reveal underlying social, economic and developmental vulnerabilities, they contribute to worsening them. It is the marginalized members of the population, including women and girls t ...
... Between 2001 and 2010, on an average, Jamaica has been affected by a disaster event per year. Such disasters not only reveal underlying social, economic and developmental vulnerabilities, they contribute to worsening them. It is the marginalized members of the population, including women and girls t ...
Climate Change Scenarios for the United Kingdom
... and many of these changes are consistent with the warming of global climate. Central England temperature rose by almost 1ºC through the twentieth century. The decade of the 1990s was the warmest in central England since records began in the 1660s. The warming over land has been accompanied by a warm ...
... and many of these changes are consistent with the warming of global climate. Central England temperature rose by almost 1ºC through the twentieth century. The decade of the 1990s was the warmest in central England since records began in the 1660s. The warming over land has been accompanied by a warm ...
Climate Change in Colorado: A Synthesis to Support Water Resources Management and Adaptation.
... In the past 30 years, Colorado’s climate has become substantially warmer. The recent warming trend in Colorado is in step with regional and global warming that has been linked to increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. Annual precipitation, which has high natural variability, has ...
... In the past 30 years, Colorado’s climate has become substantially warmer. The recent warming trend in Colorado is in step with regional and global warming that has been linked to increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases. Annual precipitation, which has high natural variability, has ...
Take a look at the complete Ghent Climate Adaptation
... solar panels on green roofs even have a higher yield than those placed atop conventional roof coverings. Likewise, the residence renovation programme, which focuses on more energy-efficient homes, contributes to the enhancement of our resilience by emphasizing quality ventilation, countering the ris ...
... solar panels on green roofs even have a higher yield than those placed atop conventional roof coverings. Likewise, the residence renovation programme, which focuses on more energy-efficient homes, contributes to the enhancement of our resilience by emphasizing quality ventilation, countering the ris ...
A Climate Change Vulnerability and Risk Assessment
... In 2007, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that the planet’s climate is already changing (International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007). Since then, climate change response efforts have expanded beyond mitigation to include adaptation. Mitigation efforts include any act ...
... In 2007, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) concluded that the planet’s climate is already changing (International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2007). Since then, climate change response efforts have expanded beyond mitigation to include adaptation. Mitigation efforts include any act ...
Building climate change resilience for African livestock in sub
... Causes of climate change: links to the African livestock sector...................................................................................... 11 Impact of climate change on the livestock sector in Africa......................................................................................... ...
... Causes of climate change: links to the African livestock sector...................................................................................... 11 Impact of climate change on the livestock sector in Africa......................................................................................... ...
Climate change, water and food security
... land that rely on snowmelt and high mountain glaciers for water will be affected by changes in runoff patterns, while highly populated deltas are at risk from a combination of reduced inflows, increased salinity and rising sea levels. Everywhere, rising temperatures will translate into increased cro ...
... land that rely on snowmelt and high mountain glaciers for water will be affected by changes in runoff patterns, while highly populated deltas are at risk from a combination of reduced inflows, increased salinity and rising sea levels. Everywhere, rising temperatures will translate into increased cro ...
Distribution and diversity of Acacia in East Africa
... habitats, providing shelter and nesting sites for animals, as well as contributing to climate-change mitigation through carbon sequestration and moderation of nutrient and hydrological flows. As conservation continues to develop a ‘biodiversity for livelihoods’ mandate, information on plant distribu ...
... habitats, providing shelter and nesting sites for animals, as well as contributing to climate-change mitigation through carbon sequestration and moderation of nutrient and hydrological flows. As conservation continues to develop a ‘biodiversity for livelihoods’ mandate, information on plant distribu ...
TEM simulated monthly net methane emissions
... methane (CH4 ) exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in Northern Eurasia from 1971 to 2100. Multiple model simulations using various wetland extent datasets and climate change scenarios were conducted to assess the uncertainty of CH4 fluxes, including emissions and consumption. ...
... methane (CH4 ) exchanges between terrestrial ecosystems and the atmosphere in Northern Eurasia from 1971 to 2100. Multiple model simulations using various wetland extent datasets and climate change scenarios were conducted to assess the uncertainty of CH4 fluxes, including emissions and consumption. ...