Annex D – EEA contributors and resource planning
... reports on climate change and impacts in Europe (CCIV) with a frequency of every 4 years (2004, 2008 and 2012). EEA plans to publish a new CCIV report in 2016, with most content work being done in 2015. The target audience of the 2012 CCIV report1 were decision-makers in EU institutions and in EEA m ...
... reports on climate change and impacts in Europe (CCIV) with a frequency of every 4 years (2004, 2008 and 2012). EEA plans to publish a new CCIV report in 2016, with most content work being done in 2015. The target audience of the 2012 CCIV report1 were decision-makers in EU institutions and in EEA m ...
National Climate Change Action Plan
... instrument that would commit industrialized nations to reducing their emissions (resulting in the Kyoto Protocol). In 2001, the Third Report went even further, affirming that “there is new and convincing evidence 1 This Panel was specially created by the United Nations in the late 1980s to assess av ...
... instrument that would commit industrialized nations to reducing their emissions (resulting in the Kyoto Protocol). In 2001, the Third Report went even further, affirming that “there is new and convincing evidence 1 This Panel was specially created by the United Nations in the late 1980s to assess av ...
Can forest watershed management mitigate climate change effects on water resources?
... changes in precipitation) will likely produce shifts in tree species distributions (Iverson et al., 2008). Many tree species differ considerably in the amount annual and seasonal water use via transpiration and interception loss (Ford et al., 2011a). For example, in some geographic regions, a shift ...
... changes in precipitation) will likely produce shifts in tree species distributions (Iverson et al., 2008). Many tree species differ considerably in the amount annual and seasonal water use via transpiration and interception loss (Ford et al., 2011a). For example, in some geographic regions, a shift ...
concluded
... h Regional to global-scale projected decreases in soil moisture and increased agricultural drought are likely (medium confidence) in presently dry regions by the end of this century under the RCP8.5 scenario. Soil moisture drying in the Mediterranean, Southwest US and southern African regions is co ...
... h Regional to global-scale projected decreases in soil moisture and increased agricultural drought are likely (medium confidence) in presently dry regions by the end of this century under the RCP8.5 scenario. Soil moisture drying in the Mediterranean, Southwest US and southern African regions is co ...
Climate Change Financing - SÜDWIND
... are currently a stronger moving agent than the 0.7 % target. Therefore, particular emphasis must be given to the problems of potential diversion from pledged levels of ODA and any definition of “new and additional” climate finance should include the pathway towards 0.7 %. There is no doubt that curr ...
... are currently a stronger moving agent than the 0.7 % target. Therefore, particular emphasis must be given to the problems of potential diversion from pledged levels of ODA and any definition of “new and additional” climate finance should include the pathway towards 0.7 %. There is no doubt that curr ...
Kenya National Adaptation Plan 2015-2030
... The ATAR provided a detailed analysis of sectors and vulnerabilities in the various counties, identified adaptation needs in various economic processes, and developed a long list of potential adaptation actions. The ATAR was informed by a highly participatory process that included meetings with the ...
... The ATAR provided a detailed analysis of sectors and vulnerabilities in the various counties, identified adaptation needs in various economic processes, and developed a long list of potential adaptation actions. The ATAR was informed by a highly participatory process that included meetings with the ...
The Impact of Climate Change on Ontario`s Forests
... Ontario; ground-level ozone pollution, primarily in southern and central Ontario, has direct damaging effects on forest vegetation; the reduction of ozone high in the earth’s atmosphere has increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth, with potentially serious effects on some plant species. Ea ...
... Ontario; ground-level ozone pollution, primarily in southern and central Ontario, has direct damaging effects on forest vegetation; the reduction of ozone high in the earth’s atmosphere has increased ultraviolet radiation reaching the earth, with potentially serious effects on some plant species. Ea ...
Asia - IPCC
... Who is most at risk from climate change in Asia? .......................................................................................................................... 1347 ...
... Who is most at risk from climate change in Asia? .......................................................................................................................... 1347 ...
Challenging Global Warming as a Social Problem
... in the social problems literature, pointing out that both give theoretical attention to the meaning construction process and both focus on the interaction between claimants and their target audiences (pp. 54-55). Troyer eventually erred on the side of caution in his conclusion: "In the final analysi ...
... in the social problems literature, pointing out that both give theoretical attention to the meaning construction process and both focus on the interaction between claimants and their target audiences (pp. 54-55). Troyer eventually erred on the side of caution in his conclusion: "In the final analysi ...
1. The Climate Change System Introduction
... Our anthropogenic views have influenced today‟s understanding of the Climate Change System, originating from national and international bureaucracies offering monetary gain to scientists in return of spoken and written material based on information that they wish to publicize to the world. Redirecti ...
... Our anthropogenic views have influenced today‟s understanding of the Climate Change System, originating from national and international bureaucracies offering monetary gain to scientists in return of spoken and written material based on information that they wish to publicize to the world. Redirecti ...
What Are Climate Forcings?
... sufficient portion of an ice sheet can spark a cataclysm. Ice sheet and ocean inertia provides only moderate delay to ice sheet disintegration and a burst of added global warming. Recent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions place the Earth perilously close to dramatic climate change that could run out of ...
... sufficient portion of an ice sheet can spark a cataclysm. Ice sheet and ocean inertia provides only moderate delay to ice sheet disintegration and a burst of added global warming. Recent greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions place the Earth perilously close to dramatic climate change that could run out of ...
Inter-hemispheric linkages in climate change
... The focus for much of this work has centred on the termination of the last ice-age. The primary reason for this is that the warming associated with this termination is of similar or even larger magnitude than the human-induced climate modification expected under future greenhouse-gas scenarios (Wats ...
... The focus for much of this work has centred on the termination of the last ice-age. The primary reason for this is that the warming associated with this termination is of similar or even larger magnitude than the human-induced climate modification expected under future greenhouse-gas scenarios (Wats ...
Climate change impacts on the burden of Ross River virus disease
... Although the ecology of Ross River virus has been substantially studied over the past 40 years, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of the influence of base-line climate on transmission at the regional level. Australia-wide models of the impact of climate change on dengue and malar ...
... Although the ecology of Ross River virus has been substantially studied over the past 40 years, there are still significant gaps in our understanding of the influence of base-line climate on transmission at the regional level. Australia-wide models of the impact of climate change on dengue and malar ...
Audubon`s Birds and Climate Change Report
... absence) in the summer (BBS) and winter (CBC) seasons along with historical climate data to build bioclimatic models for 588 species of North American birds. Models identify characteristics of seasonal and annual climate corresponding to where a species is found. The 17 biologically relevant climati ...
... absence) in the summer (BBS) and winter (CBC) seasons along with historical climate data to build bioclimatic models for 588 species of North American birds. Models identify characteristics of seasonal and annual climate corresponding to where a species is found. The 17 biologically relevant climati ...
THE ROLE OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND TRANSNATIONAL
... boundaries. According to a survey of 110 cities conducted by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in regard to climate change risks: 88 reported "risks from temperature increase I heatwaves"; 81 reported "risks from frequent I intense rainfall"; 49 reported "risks from drought"; 43 reported "risks fr ...
... boundaries. According to a survey of 110 cities conducted by the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) in regard to climate change risks: 88 reported "risks from temperature increase I heatwaves"; 81 reported "risks from frequent I intense rainfall"; 49 reported "risks from drought"; 43 reported "risks fr ...
Scoping Study: Reviewing the Coverage of Economic Impacts in the
... projections or that may arise post 2100. It then considers the geographical domain of the risks, i.e. whether these effects occur directly in the UK, whether the effects occur at the international level and then subsequently impact on the UK (i.e. they are imported into the UK), and a final wider ca ...
... projections or that may arise post 2100. It then considers the geographical domain of the risks, i.e. whether these effects occur directly in the UK, whether the effects occur at the international level and then subsequently impact on the UK (i.e. they are imported into the UK), and a final wider ca ...
Recent Changes in Arctic Vegetation
... Eurasia regionally using the divisions of Treshnikov (1985) (Fig. 2.3) and for the total Eurasian domain. NDVI and summer warmth index (SWI – sum of mean monthly temperatures >0◦ C) time series were constructed for the tundra between treeline and 72◦ N (the position of the discontinuity in the NDVI ...
... Eurasia regionally using the divisions of Treshnikov (1985) (Fig. 2.3) and for the total Eurasian domain. NDVI and summer warmth index (SWI – sum of mean monthly temperatures >0◦ C) time series were constructed for the tundra between treeline and 72◦ N (the position of the discontinuity in the NDVI ...
The demographic impacts of shifts in climate means and extremes
... 1968). Adults behaviourally thermoregulate to achieve the body temperatures required for flight, but do not elevate body temperatures through endogenous heat production (Watt 1968). Butterflies use a lateral basking posture with the wings closed and the ventral hindwing surfaces oriented perpendicular ...
... 1968). Adults behaviourally thermoregulate to achieve the body temperatures required for flight, but do not elevate body temperatures through endogenous heat production (Watt 1968). Butterflies use a lateral basking posture with the wings closed and the ventral hindwing surfaces oriented perpendicular ...
Public
... per year by 2030, of which half could be required by developing countries (Smith et al., 2007; Grainger-Jones, 2011, p. 6; FAO, 2010). This estimate is likely conservative; the cost of adaptation in the agricultural sector could in fact be two to three times greater (Grainger-Jones, 2011). • F or ...
... per year by 2030, of which half could be required by developing countries (Smith et al., 2007; Grainger-Jones, 2011, p. 6; FAO, 2010). This estimate is likely conservative; the cost of adaptation in the agricultural sector could in fact be two to three times greater (Grainger-Jones, 2011). • F or ...
a tool to enhanCe Conservation tillage praCtiCes in namiBia
... long-term and short-term objectives combine community skills and involvement with innovative agriculture practices; the project aims to increase community participation and awareness and build relevant capacity and skills to manage the uncertainties of climate change. The 12 villages participating i ...
... long-term and short-term objectives combine community skills and involvement with innovative agriculture practices; the project aims to increase community participation and awareness and build relevant capacity and skills to manage the uncertainties of climate change. The 12 villages participating i ...
Recent Changes in Arctic Vegetation
... Eurasia regionally using the divisions of Treshnikov (1985) (Fig. 2.3) and for the total Eurasian domain. NDVI and summer warmth index (SWI – sum of mean monthly temperatures >0◦ C) time series were constructed for the tundra between treeline and 72◦ N (the position of the discontinuity in the NDVI ...
... Eurasia regionally using the divisions of Treshnikov (1985) (Fig. 2.3) and for the total Eurasian domain. NDVI and summer warmth index (SWI – sum of mean monthly temperatures >0◦ C) time series were constructed for the tundra between treeline and 72◦ N (the position of the discontinuity in the NDVI ...
Preparing for the future – Ofwat`s climate change policy statement
... At the same time, even if all carbon emissions were held at today’s values, we would still face the impacts of climate change for decades to come. This means that adapting to these impacts is an equally, if not more, pressing challenge. Effective responses to climate change will demand leadership an ...
... At the same time, even if all carbon emissions were held at today’s values, we would still face the impacts of climate change for decades to come. This means that adapting to these impacts is an equally, if not more, pressing challenge. Effective responses to climate change will demand leadership an ...
Quaternary Vegetation Distribution
... At Quaternary time scales (101-105 years), vegetation dynamics are mainly forced by climate change, and plant taxa have primarily accommodated late-Quaternary climate change via local changes in abundance and regional to continental shifts in distribution (Huntley and Webb, 1989). These biogeographi ...
... At Quaternary time scales (101-105 years), vegetation dynamics are mainly forced by climate change, and plant taxa have primarily accommodated late-Quaternary climate change via local changes in abundance and regional to continental shifts in distribution (Huntley and Webb, 1989). These biogeographi ...
Divestment and Stranded Assets in the Low
... Keeping global average temperature increase to 2°C requires structural changes to reduce our economies’ reliance on fossil fuels and associated CO2 emissions. Vast quantities of recoverable fossil fuels will need to remain underground in order to stabilise the global climate. Energy-using equipment ...
... Keeping global average temperature increase to 2°C requires structural changes to reduce our economies’ reliance on fossil fuels and associated CO2 emissions. Vast quantities of recoverable fossil fuels will need to remain underground in order to stabilise the global climate. Energy-using equipment ...