climate change, conflict and cooperation in southern africa
... gained great momentum over the past years. The adoption of the Presidential Statement by the Security Council during its debate on climate change and security at the 20th of July 2011 is the most recent and a powerful example in this regard. Today, there is little doubt that climate change poses one ...
... gained great momentum over the past years. The adoption of the Presidential Statement by the Security Council during its debate on climate change and security at the 20th of July 2011 is the most recent and a powerful example in this regard. Today, there is little doubt that climate change poses one ...
Climate dangers and atoll countries
... motu with a mean height above sea-level of approximately two meters. There are five countries comprised entirely of low-lying atolls: Kiribati (population 78,000), the Maldives (population 269,000), the Marshall Islands (population 58,000), Tokelau (population 2,000), and Tuvalu (population 9,000). ...
... motu with a mean height above sea-level of approximately two meters. There are five countries comprised entirely of low-lying atolls: Kiribati (population 78,000), the Maldives (population 269,000), the Marshall Islands (population 58,000), Tokelau (population 2,000), and Tuvalu (population 9,000). ...
Food security in-depth (PDF 196 KB)
... In mid to high latitudes increasing average temperatures can have a positive impact on crop production, but in seasonally arid and tropical regions the impact is likely to be detrimental.12 Mean precipitation On average an increase in global precipitation is expected, but the regional patterns of ra ...
... In mid to high latitudes increasing average temperatures can have a positive impact on crop production, but in seasonally arid and tropical regions the impact is likely to be detrimental.12 Mean precipitation On average an increase in global precipitation is expected, but the regional patterns of ra ...
MEDIA ADVISORY Friends of the Earth International August 26
... annual global emissions every year. “This is larger than the emissions of most countries in the world; in fact 150 countries emit less each year,” said Cam Walker. [2] "Taking on a billion dollar mining giant like Xstrata is no mean feat, however it’s a fight worth having. Together with the land hol ...
... annual global emissions every year. “This is larger than the emissions of most countries in the world; in fact 150 countries emit less each year,” said Cam Walker. [2] "Taking on a billion dollar mining giant like Xstrata is no mean feat, however it’s a fight worth having. Together with the land hol ...
An Update on Global Warming
... Annual mean temperature change, 2071 to 2100, relative to 1990: global average in 2085 = +3.1oC ...
... Annual mean temperature change, 2071 to 2100, relative to 1990: global average in 2085 = +3.1oC ...
Information and communication technologies, the
... that the issue of protection of the environment including climate change is rapidly emerging as a global concern and requires global collaboration; b) that the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions had risen by more than ...
... that the issue of protection of the environment including climate change is rapidly emerging as a global concern and requires global collaboration; b) that the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) estimated that global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions had risen by more than ...
Climate Change and impact assessment
... practices which contributed to outcome three of enhancing community capacity for climate change adaptation. The inclusion of climate risks in the methodology also led to one of the main impact assessment recommendations incorporated in the project: to consider the cumulative impacts of the project a ...
... practices which contributed to outcome three of enhancing community capacity for climate change adaptation. The inclusion of climate risks in the methodology also led to one of the main impact assessment recommendations incorporated in the project: to consider the cumulative impacts of the project a ...
Climate Change in Arkansas - Southern Climate Impacts Planning
... Major consequences of warming include a significant increase in the number of hot days (above 95 degrees) each year and an overall decrease in freezing events and frosts (NCA). More heat and less cooling are expected to result in more heat-related deaths, more vector-borne illnesses and a major shif ...
... Major consequences of warming include a significant increase in the number of hot days (above 95 degrees) each year and an overall decrease in freezing events and frosts (NCA). More heat and less cooling are expected to result in more heat-related deaths, more vector-borne illnesses and a major shif ...
Integrating climate science with regional planning and policy
... Brainstorming II-- uses of GEOSS, who, for what, how • Reducing vulnerability requires consideration of a range of climate scenarios in planning and policy development – multi-year droughts and the impacts increased temperatures – Support for 20-50 yr planning horizons • Capability to view and comp ...
... Brainstorming II-- uses of GEOSS, who, for what, how • Reducing vulnerability requires consideration of a range of climate scenarios in planning and policy development – multi-year droughts and the impacts increased temperatures – Support for 20-50 yr planning horizons • Capability to view and comp ...
Pittsburgh`s Climate Action Plan - Keystone Energy Efficiency Alliance
... Climate change is a serious problem with major potential impacts for global and local economies, environments and society. By joining the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in 2006 City leaders demonstrated their commitment to climate protection and agreed that unless ...
... Climate change is a serious problem with major potential impacts for global and local economies, environments and society. By joining the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI) in 2006 City leaders demonstrated their commitment to climate protection and agreed that unless ...
Using Climate Research to Introduce Sustainability in a Computer
... radically revised in order to fully enable students to become change agents for a sustainable society [5], [6], others outline models for integrating sustainable development in curricula that do not require radical departures from what we mean by higher education [7]. Just as with other approaches t ...
... radically revised in order to fully enable students to become change agents for a sustainable society [5], [6], others outline models for integrating sustainable development in curricula that do not require radical departures from what we mean by higher education [7]. Just as with other approaches t ...
Safe Climate Policy - Public Health Association of Australia Inc
... 20. Changes in vector- borne diseases are anticipated (12), although the magnitude and direction of these changes are unclear (21). 21. Mitigation and adaptation measures have the potential for unintended health consequences that will need to be avoided where possible; for instance there may be and ...
... 20. Changes in vector- borne diseases are anticipated (12), although the magnitude and direction of these changes are unclear (21). 21. Mitigation and adaptation measures have the potential for unintended health consequences that will need to be avoided where possible; for instance there may be and ...
The Sky`s Limit: No New Fossil Fuel Development
... temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change.”1 Now, the Paris Agreement has entered into force and the t ...
... temperature to well below 2°C above pre-industrial levels and pursuing efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5˚C above pre-industrial levels, recognizing that this would significantly reduce the risks and impacts of climate change.”1 Now, the Paris Agreement has entered into force and the t ...
334_2008_156_MOESM1_ESM - Springer Static Content Server
... NATO ASI Series. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg. Martin, R. J., P. D. Jamieson. 1996. Effect of timing and intensity of drought on the growth and yield of field peas (Pisum sativum L.). New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 24, 167-174. Mitchell, J. F. B. 2001. Detection of clim ...
... NATO ASI Series. Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg. Martin, R. J., P. D. Jamieson. 1996. Effect of timing and intensity of drought on the growth and yield of field peas (Pisum sativum L.). New Zealand Journal of Crop and Horticultural Science 24, 167-174. Mitchell, J. F. B. 2001. Detection of clim ...
paleoclimatology
... The Chinook River now seemed to be a gully of rock and mud, with giant ferns sprouting in several directions. The air was steamy and humid. And it was hot. It felt like being in the tropics. The Cascade Mountains were still in the east— but without a trace of snow. Sara realized with a shock that sh ...
... The Chinook River now seemed to be a gully of rock and mud, with giant ferns sprouting in several directions. The air was steamy and humid. And it was hot. It felt like being in the tropics. The Cascade Mountains were still in the east— but without a trace of snow. Sara realized with a shock that sh ...
What is climate justice - Scottish Human Rights Commission
... Forestry is likely to benefit through increased growth rates and potential for increased biomass fuel usage. ...
... Forestry is likely to benefit through increased growth rates and potential for increased biomass fuel usage. ...
Climate Change problems in Aral Sea basin ( example of
... formulates due of precipitation deficit •As example, 2000 in Uzbekistan was extremal drying year ( 68.6% from norm) •In future a decrease of snow and ice share of ...
... formulates due of precipitation deficit •As example, 2000 in Uzbekistan was extremal drying year ( 68.6% from norm) •In future a decrease of snow and ice share of ...
Yes, He Can: President Obama`s Power to Enter a Legally Binding
... A “Congressional-Executive” or “legislative-executive” agreement is made by the President under authority granted by a statute (a law passed by both houses of Congress). Relevant to COP21, Congressional approval can be given ahead of time, in the form of express authority to negotiate and make inter ...
... A “Congressional-Executive” or “legislative-executive” agreement is made by the President under authority granted by a statute (a law passed by both houses of Congress). Relevant to COP21, Congressional approval can be given ahead of time, in the form of express authority to negotiate and make inter ...
PowerPoint Presentation - University of Reading, Meteorology
... GCM HadCM3 are compared. The L30 version is used as it better simulates intraseasonal tropical convection and features a more realistic atmospheric response to El Niño (Inness et al. 2003; Spencer & Slingo 2003). • The impact of systematic model bias is studied by applying an annual cycle of equator ...
... GCM HadCM3 are compared. The L30 version is used as it better simulates intraseasonal tropical convection and features a more realistic atmospheric response to El Niño (Inness et al. 2003; Spencer & Slingo 2003). • The impact of systematic model bias is studied by applying an annual cycle of equator ...
observed changes and projections
... Climate models are the best tools we have for projecting the future climate. A climate model is a mathematical representation of the Earth’s climate system based on well-established laws of physics, but involving simplifications of biophysical processes. Projections ...
... Climate models are the best tools we have for projecting the future climate. A climate model is a mathematical representation of the Earth’s climate system based on well-established laws of physics, but involving simplifications of biophysical processes. Projections ...
Slide 1
... – Rapid action on priority areas to conserve diversity (stop gap measures) – Take action even with uncertain information (precautionary approach) – Timely management response to new information – Apply short, medium and long term strategies ...
... – Rapid action on priority areas to conserve diversity (stop gap measures) – Take action even with uncertain information (precautionary approach) – Timely management response to new information – Apply short, medium and long term strategies ...
A CAse For environmentAl investing
... just over 80% in 2004, as shown in the chart above. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),6 a scientific intergovernmental body established by the World Meteorological Organization and by the United Nations Environment Programme, punctuates our effect on climate change, concluding “mo ...
... just over 80% in 2004, as shown in the chart above. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC),6 a scientific intergovernmental body established by the World Meteorological Organization and by the United Nations Environment Programme, punctuates our effect on climate change, concluding “mo ...
Section 2: The Impacts of Climate Change
... Average Global Temperatures These scenarios each combine the results of 19 different temperature models. Models use variables such as fossil fuel use to estimate changes in average global temperature. While many scenarios have been developed, these exemplify a range of potential outcomes. The bottom ...
... Average Global Temperatures These scenarios each combine the results of 19 different temperature models. Models use variables such as fossil fuel use to estimate changes in average global temperature. While many scenarios have been developed, these exemplify a range of potential outcomes. The bottom ...
PRECIS Training Workshop
... systems running the Linux operating system. On such systems (those not requiring job control / scheduling / queuing software), PRECIS runs on any version of Linux (32 or 64 bit). The PRECIS software itself is offered freely to users from countries classed as non-Annex II by the UNFCCC, but is only d ...
... systems running the Linux operating system. On such systems (those not requiring job control / scheduling / queuing software), PRECIS runs on any version of Linux (32 or 64 bit). The PRECIS software itself is offered freely to users from countries classed as non-Annex II by the UNFCCC, but is only d ...
Ecological Effect of Pollution - International Journal of Chemical
... A planned and orderly global phase-out of fossil fuels and their replacement by the efficient use of renewable and clean energy sources, including the immediate reduction of greenhouse gas levels by at least 20 percent by 2005. An end to global deforestation and the introduction of a programme of ec ...
... A planned and orderly global phase-out of fossil fuels and their replacement by the efficient use of renewable and clean energy sources, including the immediate reduction of greenhouse gas levels by at least 20 percent by 2005. An end to global deforestation and the introduction of a programme of ec ...