- Centre for Climate Change Research (CCCR)
... • Rank 1: least vulnerable (Highest index values), Rank 13: most vulnerable (Lowest index values). ...
... • Rank 1: least vulnerable (Highest index values), Rank 13: most vulnerable (Lowest index values). ...
Recommendations on Early Actions on Climate Change for the 44th
... The following analysis provides concrete recommendations and a detailed timeline for early action addressing each of these seven benchmarks. These early efforts will be instrumental in building a foundation for successful climate change policy over an entire Presidential term. This report is unique ...
... The following analysis provides concrete recommendations and a detailed timeline for early action addressing each of these seven benchmarks. These early efforts will be instrumental in building a foundation for successful climate change policy over an entire Presidential term. This report is unique ...
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... Climate is an important factor in the destination choice of tourists. Previous versions of the Hamburg Tourism Model (HTM) found that climate change shifts international tourism flows towards higher altitudes and latitudes (Hamilton et al., 2005a, b). The redistribution of tourism flows could negati ...
... Climate is an important factor in the destination choice of tourists. Previous versions of the Hamburg Tourism Model (HTM) found that climate change shifts international tourism flows towards higher altitudes and latitudes (Hamilton et al., 2005a, b). The redistribution of tourism flows could negati ...
From the report accepted by Working Group I
... solved problem than forecasting weather patterns just weeks from now. To put it another way, long-term variations brought about by changes in the composition of the atmosphere are much more predictable than individual weather events. As an example, while we cannot predict the outcome of a single coi ...
... solved problem than forecasting weather patterns just weeks from now. To put it another way, long-term variations brought about by changes in the composition of the atmosphere are much more predictable than individual weather events. As an example, while we cannot predict the outcome of a single coi ...
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... world. There are no associated probabilities, although some, like the middle of the road, appear more likely than others. The essential challenge in this decision making problem boils down to the following: what if we choose the optimal R&D action today with one SSP in mind, and then discover that t ...
... world. There are no associated probabilities, although some, like the middle of the road, appear more likely than others. The essential challenge in this decision making problem boils down to the following: what if we choose the optimal R&D action today with one SSP in mind, and then discover that t ...
Science - Global Policy Lab
... the notion that environmental conditions played the primary role in shaping social, economic and political outcomes, with little scope for leadership, innovation, institutions, or social will to alter societal trajectories. Some of these hypotheses were invoked to justify European colonialism as res ...
... the notion that environmental conditions played the primary role in shaping social, economic and political outcomes, with little scope for leadership, innovation, institutions, or social will to alter societal trajectories. Some of these hypotheses were invoked to justify European colonialism as res ...
Climate Change and Existing Law: A Survey Robert Meltz Legislative Attorney
... account of climate change and government responses thereto. At the threshold of many climate-change-related lawsuits are two barriers—whether the plaintiff has standing to sue and whether the claim being made presents a political question. Both barriers have forced courts to apply amorphous standard ...
... account of climate change and government responses thereto. At the threshold of many climate-change-related lawsuits are two barriers—whether the plaintiff has standing to sue and whether the claim being made presents a political question. Both barriers have forced courts to apply amorphous standard ...
FINANCING THE BLUE ECONOMY IN SMALL STATES POLICY
... objectives. It offers small island and coastal developing states, and the regions in which they are located — primarily the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Oceans — a unique and untapped opportunity to break their dependence on a narrow range of goods and services, predominantly tourism, fisheries and ...
... objectives. It offers small island and coastal developing states, and the regions in which they are located — primarily the Caribbean, Pacific and Indian Oceans — a unique and untapped opportunity to break their dependence on a narrow range of goods and services, predominantly tourism, fisheries and ...
Turning points in climate change adaptation
... expected to suffice and when adjustments will be required. This recognizes that climate change will become salient for practitioners if it threatens management objectives or results in conditions that society perceives as unacceptable. It presumes that adaptation becomes relevant only if the amount ...
... expected to suffice and when adjustments will be required. This recognizes that climate change will become salient for practitioners if it threatens management objectives or results in conditions that society perceives as unacceptable. It presumes that adaptation becomes relevant only if the amount ...
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... Solar -Lunar magnetic modulation – Minimum around 2030-32 probably similar to late 1970s levels. Magnetic Hale cycle The 22yr peaks of world temps are at Odd max + 2 years (ie around 2002/03). The Temp minima are at Even max plus 2 (for cycle 24, max = 2013+2=2015). At such times Geomagnetic activit ...
... Solar -Lunar magnetic modulation – Minimum around 2030-32 probably similar to late 1970s levels. Magnetic Hale cycle The 22yr peaks of world temps are at Odd max + 2 years (ie around 2002/03). The Temp minima are at Even max plus 2 (for cycle 24, max = 2013+2=2015). At such times Geomagnetic activit ...
the results of the scientific congress
... challenge of climate change. The report has been produced by a writing team comprised of members of the Scientific Steering Committee for the IARU Congress and individuals invited to give the writing team academic and geographic breadth. It is based on the 16 plenary talks given at the Congress as w ...
... challenge of climate change. The report has been produced by a writing team comprised of members of the Scientific Steering Committee for the IARU Congress and individuals invited to give the writing team academic and geographic breadth. It is based on the 16 plenary talks given at the Congress as w ...
Climate-Smart Agriculture in Peru
... associated with El Niño and ocean atmospheric disturbances generated in the equatorial Pacific Ocean [11]. Climate projections for 2030 indicate that changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as stronger and more frequent El Niño events, can be expected (CCSM-NCAR/RAMS Model). Climate change ...
... associated with El Niño and ocean atmospheric disturbances generated in the equatorial Pacific Ocean [11]. Climate projections for 2030 indicate that changes in temperature and precipitation, as well as stronger and more frequent El Niño events, can be expected (CCSM-NCAR/RAMS Model). Climate change ...
SustainablePanel - Academic Program Pages at Evergreen
... Organizers of the annual Capital Lakefair Festival in Olympia, Wash., blamed heat for lagging attendance from last year. "When in Olympia, Wash., do you see temperatures of 101 degrees?" asked Teri Chmielewski, vice president of the fair. "People just don't want to come out of their houses." ...
... Organizers of the annual Capital Lakefair Festival in Olympia, Wash., blamed heat for lagging attendance from last year. "When in Olympia, Wash., do you see temperatures of 101 degrees?" asked Teri Chmielewski, vice president of the fair. "People just don't want to come out of their houses." ...
Climate Change and Health: Is There a Role for the Health Care
... change. Existing illnesses and challenges in daily life are further complicated by disruptions in access to public services, displacement from homes and the need to migrate with limited transportation options, and increased stress as a result of extreme climate events. Worldwide, adverse health impa ...
... change. Existing illnesses and challenges in daily life are further complicated by disruptions in access to public services, displacement from homes and the need to migrate with limited transportation options, and increased stress as a result of extreme climate events. Worldwide, adverse health impa ...
CBIS` Perspective on Fossil Fuel Divestment
... it in order that it may support and sustain all human life, including those yet to be born. Catholic institutions can play an important role in addressing climate change by accepting the call to action. The long-term solution to the climate issue is likely a multi-faceted one that CBIS believes will ...
... it in order that it may support and sustain all human life, including those yet to be born. Catholic institutions can play an important role in addressing climate change by accepting the call to action. The long-term solution to the climate issue is likely a multi-faceted one that CBIS believes will ...
Assessing Future Climate Risks
... future climates, again by applying a range of climate scenarios. Outcomes used as criteria for risk assessment can be desirable (e.g., a future sustainable state) or undesirable (e.g., an important activity losing viability). ...
... future climates, again by applying a range of climate scenarios. Outcomes used as criteria for risk assessment can be desirable (e.g., a future sustainable state) or undesirable (e.g., an important activity losing viability). ...
Impact analysis of climate change for an Alpine catchment using
... simulations for the alpine catchment of the river Mangfall. Kunstmann and Stadler (2003), using an extremely high resolution (2 × 2 km²) of the meteorological model, found very good agreement between observed and simulated discharges at 18 gauges for the year 1997. Kleinn (2002) used a surrogate cli ...
... simulations for the alpine catchment of the river Mangfall. Kunstmann and Stadler (2003), using an extremely high resolution (2 × 2 km²) of the meteorological model, found very good agreement between observed and simulated discharges at 18 gauges for the year 1997. Kleinn (2002) used a surrogate cli ...
Climate change impacts on terrestrial ecosystems in metropolitan
... advanced by 1 to 1½ days per decade during the past 50 years (Schwartz et al., 2006). The extent to which climate alters the composition and functioning of the region's ecosystems will vary according to the different emission scenarios (e.g., see Hayhoe et al., 2010). In addition, ecosystems will be ...
... advanced by 1 to 1½ days per decade during the past 50 years (Schwartz et al., 2006). The extent to which climate alters the composition and functioning of the region's ecosystems will vary according to the different emission scenarios (e.g., see Hayhoe et al., 2010). In addition, ecosystems will be ...
Salick BygKonchar_Tibetan Agriculture and Climate
... (Christensen et al. 2007). Correspondingly, in a 40 year assessment of climate changes in the Tibetan Plateau, approximately 90% of meteorological stations sampled showed increases in annual precipitation in the autumn, winter, and spring months, yet showed decreases in summer months (Xu et al. 2008 ...
... (Christensen et al. 2007). Correspondingly, in a 40 year assessment of climate changes in the Tibetan Plateau, approximately 90% of meteorological stations sampled showed increases in annual precipitation in the autumn, winter, and spring months, yet showed decreases in summer months (Xu et al. 2008 ...
Framing Strategies to Minimize Impacts on Pennsylvania
... wildlife population viability regardless of climate change impacts). The interviews helped characterize how different types of organizations are engaged in climate change adaptation issues. These are summarized below. Research Organizations Individuals from research organizations were careful to sta ...
... wildlife population viability regardless of climate change impacts). The interviews helped characterize how different types of organizations are engaged in climate change adaptation issues. These are summarized below. Research Organizations Individuals from research organizations were careful to sta ...
Modeling the Monsoons in a Changing Climate
... feed the monsoon rainfall (Fig. 1a). The warm sea surface temperature (SST) in the northern Indian Ocean and tropical western Pacific (Fig. 1b) and the barrier layer beneath it maintain the deep monsoon convection (Shenoi et al. 2006). In retrospect, the in-situ heavy rainfall and river run-off main ...
... feed the monsoon rainfall (Fig. 1a). The warm sea surface temperature (SST) in the northern Indian Ocean and tropical western Pacific (Fig. 1b) and the barrier layer beneath it maintain the deep monsoon convection (Shenoi et al. 2006). In retrospect, the in-situ heavy rainfall and river run-off main ...
Economic and social benefits of meteorology and
... change of the farmers’ own subjective considerations. The value of rainfall information at the level of the individual farmer is then reflected in the change of the revenue generated from improved decisions associated with the additional meteorological and climatic information. This means that meteo ...
... change of the farmers’ own subjective considerations. The value of rainfall information at the level of the individual farmer is then reflected in the change of the revenue generated from improved decisions associated with the additional meteorological and climatic information. This means that meteo ...
How do carbon cycle uncertainties affect IPCC temperature
... concentration-driven projections. The global-mean surface air temperature anomalies derived from CMIP5 are illustrated here in Figure 1. This is the data used to calculate the likely range for the AR5 projections for each of the RCPs shown in Table 1. The calculation for the 5–95% interval is set ar ...
... concentration-driven projections. The global-mean surface air temperature anomalies derived from CMIP5 are illustrated here in Figure 1. This is the data used to calculate the likely range for the AR5 projections for each of the RCPs shown in Table 1. The calculation for the 5–95% interval is set ar ...
Implementation Plan for the AMY modeling activity
... • Improve atmosphere-ocean initial conditions and develop coupled oceanatmosphere-land data assimilation. • Improve and develop new reanalysis datasets that use new satellite observations and Argo observations. (Global & regional) • Promote model and observation studies for understanding of predicta ...
... • Improve atmosphere-ocean initial conditions and develop coupled oceanatmosphere-land data assimilation. • Improve and develop new reanalysis datasets that use new satellite observations and Argo observations. (Global & regional) • Promote model and observation studies for understanding of predicta ...