Climate Change Threats and Effects: Challenges for Agriculture and
... the environment, natural resources (land, crops, animals and water) and peoples. These interactions are likely to change the ecological and agricultural landscape, and therefore influence agricultural production Analyses of the issues involved and well informed opinions clearly indicate that the loo ...
... the environment, natural resources (land, crops, animals and water) and peoples. These interactions are likely to change the ecological and agricultural landscape, and therefore influence agricultural production Analyses of the issues involved and well informed opinions clearly indicate that the loo ...
Forecasting climate change impacts on plant populations over large
... a density-dependent effect of log-transformed cover in the previous year (yi,t − 1), climate effects (xt), and a spatial random effect (η) for each pixel i. Climate effects were standardized [(xi − x̄ )∕σ(x)] to improve convergence during the model fitting stage and to allow for easier prior speci ...
... a density-dependent effect of log-transformed cover in the previous year (yi,t − 1), climate effects (xt), and a spatial random effect (η) for each pixel i. Climate effects were standardized [(xi − x̄ )∕σ(x)] to improve convergence during the model fitting stage and to allow for easier prior speci ...
Equity, Entitlements and Property Rights under the Kyoto Protocol
... of problems and building trust and confidence). Discussions about fairness are a form of institutionalized political dialogue essential for oiling the wheels of negotiations. They are not a fanciful diversion getting in the way of the ‘real’ negotiations. By extending and deepening the horizontal bo ...
... of problems and building trust and confidence). Discussions about fairness are a form of institutionalized political dialogue essential for oiling the wheels of negotiations. They are not a fanciful diversion getting in the way of the ‘real’ negotiations. By extending and deepening the horizontal bo ...
Recent climate change in Japan
... oceans (IPCC, 2007). Therefore, climate change and its impacts are an issue of a great and rapidly accelerating concern since the 1990s. Because of the spatial and temporal distinctions of temperature trends, it is very important to analyse station data for a better understanding of trend behaviours ...
... oceans (IPCC, 2007). Therefore, climate change and its impacts are an issue of a great and rapidly accelerating concern since the 1990s. Because of the spatial and temporal distinctions of temperature trends, it is very important to analyse station data for a better understanding of trend behaviours ...
Climate policy convergence in Europe: an assessment based on
... Different stakeholders – industrialized countries, developing countries, industrial groups and non-governmental organizations – start from different ‘value systems’ on the basis of which they promote or put into critical perspective the need to protect the climate system. The main contradiction in t ...
... Different stakeholders – industrialized countries, developing countries, industrial groups and non-governmental organizations – start from different ‘value systems’ on the basis of which they promote or put into critical perspective the need to protect the climate system. The main contradiction in t ...
On the relationship between metrics to compare greenhouse gases
... following a pulse emission of a gas X compared to “the integral of the temperature change” following a pulse emission of CO2 . Such a measure has been discussed previously by, for instance, Fisher et al. (1990), Rotmans and den Elzen (1992), Shine et al. (2005, p. 298), IPCC (2009), Gillet and Matth ...
... following a pulse emission of a gas X compared to “the integral of the temperature change” following a pulse emission of CO2 . Such a measure has been discussed previously by, for instance, Fisher et al. (1990), Rotmans and den Elzen (1992), Shine et al. (2005, p. 298), IPCC (2009), Gillet and Matth ...
The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax
... compels the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if they “cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare,” would be extremely difficult. While a reversal could come administratively from some future EPA, that reversal would surely fac ...
... compels the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if they “cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare,” would be extremely difficult. While a reversal could come administratively from some future EPA, that reversal would surely fac ...
Royal Government of Cambodia Climate Change
... On behalf of National Council for Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Environment, I would like to express my profound admiration and sincere gratitude to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for his full support and strong commitment to addr ...
... On behalf of National Council for Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Environment, I would like to express my profound admiration and sincere gratitude to Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo HUN SEN, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Cambodia, for his full support and strong commitment to addr ...
Increase of carbon cycle feedback with climate sensitivity
... of the conventionally accepted range (1.5 to 4.5 K per CO 2 doubling; IPCC, 2001). The land surface is more likely to damp the effects of CO 2 emissions if climate sensitivity is low, with carbon uptake by the biosphere dominated by CO 2 fertilization. Higher climate sensitivity is more likely to am ...
... of the conventionally accepted range (1.5 to 4.5 K per CO 2 doubling; IPCC, 2001). The land surface is more likely to damp the effects of CO 2 emissions if climate sensitivity is low, with carbon uptake by the biosphere dominated by CO 2 fertilization. Higher climate sensitivity is more likely to am ...
climate change WG II
... and environmental resources. In this report, the term hazard usually refers to climate-related physical events or trends or their physical impacts. Exposure: The presence of people, livelihoods, species or ecosystems, environmental functions, services, and resources, infrastructure, or economic, soc ...
... and environmental resources. In this report, the term hazard usually refers to climate-related physical events or trends or their physical impacts. Exposure: The presence of people, livelihoods, species or ecosystems, environmental functions, services, and resources, infrastructure, or economic, soc ...
Climate Change Adaptation Discussion Paper MS Word
... The purpose of the discussion paper ................................................................................................................... 2 Climate change adaptation context ................................................................................................................ ...
... The purpose of the discussion paper ................................................................................................................... 2 Climate change adaptation context ................................................................................................................ ...
Young People`s Burden: Requirement of Negative CO2 Emissions
... alleged climate change consequences, if accurate, could be considered “beyond the pale”, and he rejected the motion to dismiss the case. Judge Coffin’s ruling must be certified by a second judge, after which the case can proceed to trial. It is anticipated that the plausibility of achieving the emis ...
... alleged climate change consequences, if accurate, could be considered “beyond the pale”, and he rejected the motion to dismiss the case. Judge Coffin’s ruling must be certified by a second judge, after which the case can proceed to trial. It is anticipated that the plausibility of achieving the emis ...
How much risk ought we to take? Exploring the possibilities of
... actions are laden with risks and uncertainties (Norcross, 1999; Lenman, 2000). While it is true that factors such as risk and uncertainty present a major challenge for correctly assessing the deontic status of actions, it is highly questionable whether consequentialism as such should be dismissed o ...
... actions are laden with risks and uncertainties (Norcross, 1999; Lenman, 2000). While it is true that factors such as risk and uncertainty present a major challenge for correctly assessing the deontic status of actions, it is highly questionable whether consequentialism as such should be dismissed o ...
Section 4: Investigating the changing environment
... information.) He realises that he can do this by taking them on a field trip to the local river, which is littered with rubbish. At the river, he asks them to make a list of everything they can find that is polluting the water. Once the pupils have done this, they sit on the riverbank and Mamadou as ...
... information.) He realises that he can do this by taking them on a field trip to the local river, which is littered with rubbish. At the river, he asks them to make a list of everything they can find that is polluting the water. Once the pupils have done this, they sit on the riverbank and Mamadou as ...
what is climate change? and how it will affect bangladesh
... It is with the backdrop of the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC which now establishes human caused climate change as a certainty and the responsibility as a group of Christians in a country that will experience most of the adverse effects predicted as a result of global warming, that the Church ...
... It is with the backdrop of the Fourth Assessment Report of the IPCC which now establishes human caused climate change as a certainty and the responsibility as a group of Christians in a country that will experience most of the adverse effects predicted as a result of global warming, that the Church ...
Contribution of oceanic and vegetation feedbacks to Holocene
... for half of the year. Huge mountains and high-elevated plateaus as well as wet plains around large rivers form the landscape. Due to this heterogeneity it can be assumed that the atmospheric response to the orbital forcing and the strength of the feedbacks differ for different regions. This hypothes ...
... for half of the year. Huge mountains and high-elevated plateaus as well as wet plains around large rivers form the landscape. Due to this heterogeneity it can be assumed that the atmospheric response to the orbital forcing and the strength of the feedbacks differ for different regions. This hypothes ...
Cambodia Climate Change Strategic Plan 2014 – 2023
... intrusion and extreme weather events, especially over the last decade. Research and study have indicated this trend is projected to further increase by the end of this century. Therefore, climate change has become a primary issue, requiring urgent attention in designing appropriate climate change po ...
... intrusion and extreme weather events, especially over the last decade. Research and study have indicated this trend is projected to further increase by the end of this century. Therefore, climate change has become a primary issue, requiring urgent attention in designing appropriate climate change po ...
The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax
... compels the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if they “cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare,” would be extremely difficult. While a reversal could come administratively from some future EPA, that reversal would surely fac ...
... compels the EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions if they “cause or contribute to air pollution that may reasonably be anticipated to endanger public health or welfare,” would be extremely difficult. While a reversal could come administratively from some future EPA, that reversal would surely fac ...
Impact of bark beetle (Ips typographus L.) disturbance on timber
... The likely environmental changes throughout the next century have the potential to strongly alter forest disturbance regimes which may heavily affect forest functions as well as forest management. Forest stands already poorly adapted to current environmental conditions, such as secondary Norway spru ...
... The likely environmental changes throughout the next century have the potential to strongly alter forest disturbance regimes which may heavily affect forest functions as well as forest management. Forest stands already poorly adapted to current environmental conditions, such as secondary Norway spru ...
The impact of Atmospheric and Oceanic Resolution on
... the Large-Scale Climate System – Interactions Among Climate System Components – Justification for High Resolution Climate Modeling ...
... the Large-Scale Climate System – Interactions Among Climate System Components – Justification for High Resolution Climate Modeling ...
Green Resilience: Climate Adaptation + Mitigation Synergies
... With this background on how the process of connecting adaptation and mitigation, we can now delve into how climate A+M fits into the policy, research, and funding aspects at the community and national levels. Susan Ruffo provided a brief overview of the Administration’s climate actions. On June 25, ...
... With this background on how the process of connecting adaptation and mitigation, we can now delve into how climate A+M fits into the policy, research, and funding aspects at the community and national levels. Susan Ruffo provided a brief overview of the Administration’s climate actions. On June 25, ...
Modelling the effects of climate and land cover change on
... 10 percent led to a reduction in stream flow of 30 percent, while an increase in temperature of 1.5 ◦ C reduced stream flow by 15 percent. In Australia, there are many potential impacts of climate change, summarised by Preston and Jones (2006). In the specific case of south-west Western Australia, t ...
... 10 percent led to a reduction in stream flow of 30 percent, while an increase in temperature of 1.5 ◦ C reduced stream flow by 15 percent. In Australia, there are many potential impacts of climate change, summarised by Preston and Jones (2006). In the specific case of south-west Western Australia, t ...
Impact of Climate Change on the Boreal Forest in Finland and Sweden
... forest fire potential and heavier rainfalls have an opposite effect, estimation of the impact of climate change on the forest fire danger is not a straightforward issue. The magnitude of climate change is also uncertain and dependent on the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, several ...
... forest fire potential and heavier rainfalls have an opposite effect, estimation of the impact of climate change on the forest fire danger is not a straightforward issue. The magnitude of climate change is also uncertain and dependent on the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. However, several ...
Faith Based Statements on Climate Change
... It ends with the commitments: to develop an energy fund for carbon reduction; to teach climate justice at all ages and levels of the church; to stay connected as a consortium for climate justice; to support outside initiatives aimed at emissions reduction, to provide support for people directly affe ...
... It ends with the commitments: to develop an energy fund for carbon reduction; to teach climate justice at all ages and levels of the church; to stay connected as a consortium for climate justice; to support outside initiatives aimed at emissions reduction, to provide support for people directly affe ...
Incorporating estuaries as a source or sink of
... marine climate drivers. However, along the New South Wales coast, many more people live on the margins of estuaries or other coastal water bodies than along the open shoreline. The impact of climate change will be felt differently within estuaries. Their response to climate change is mediated by est ...
... marine climate drivers. However, along the New South Wales coast, many more people live on the margins of estuaries or other coastal water bodies than along the open shoreline. The impact of climate change will be felt differently within estuaries. Their response to climate change is mediated by est ...