• The aim of the Peoples' Climate Vote is to connect the public to policymakers - and to provide the latter with reliable information on whether people considered climate change an emergency, and how they would like their countries to respond. (undp.org)
  • We are delighted to share that CACCI presented a breakout session at the Aim for Climate Summit, held from May 8-10, 2023. (constantcontact.com)
  • May 16, 2023 - Important concessions will reduce risks to birds while allowing for wind energy development needed to act on climate. (audubon.org)
  • May 11, 2023 - Climate pollution standards would reduce emissions from power plants to slow global temperature rise. (audubon.org)
  • April 20, 2023 - A plan to raise the nation's debt ceiling would reverse job-creating tax incentives and jeopardize climate and conservation protections. (audubon.org)
  • Creative Commons launched the Open Climate Data project in Spring 2023 to facilitate the opening and sharing of large climate datasets and climate data models available around the world. (creativecommons.org)
  • Will 2023 be the year this begins to change thanks to new innovations in climate tech? (forbes.com)
  • During the Argentinian presidency of the G20/B20 process in 2018, BASF co-chaired the task force on Energy, Climate & Resource Efficiency and Sustainability and advocated intensively for ambitious global climate action in this context. (basf.com)
  • The 2018 Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report Global Warming of 1.5°C highlighted the grave risks of global warming beyond 1.5°C, the already evident impact of climate change, and the limited time to arrest it. (imf.org)
  • Preparing for the Regional Health Impacts of Climate Change in the United States. (cdc.gov)
  • As a coalition of partners dedicated to understanding the impacts of climate change and finding solutions to mitigate its effects, CACCI recognizes the critical importance of this event. (constantcontact.com)
  • Pakistan, the eighth most-affected country due to adverse impacts of climate change, has decided to deal with this threat with a range of measures including environmental-friendly nuclear energy as one of the top options. (com.pk)
  • The inevitable impacts of climate change, alongside the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act, will create the conditions/precedent for a long bull run across the climate tech landscape. (forbes.com)
  • As a student you will receive a close understanding of the intertwined social and biophysical dynamics of both drivers and impacts of climate change, and of the different solutions that are being proposed. (lu.se)
  • Our efforts are centred around five pillars drawing on the OECD's key strengths: 1) supporting policy pathways to net zero 2) enhancing adaptation and building resilience to climate impacts 3) mobilising finance, investment and business action 4) monitoring and measuring progress towards climate ambitions, and 5) multilateral and multi-disciplinary approaches to build co-operation. (oecd.org)
  • Victoria is a social and environmental scientist specialising in climate change risk, adaptation, resilience and disaster risk reduction. (deloitte.com)
  • Victoria has worked across the Asia Pacific Regional developing strategies and frameworks that support cities and communities to build resilience, adapt to climate change, reduce disaster risk and explore nature-based solutions for thriving and sustainable environments. (deloitte.com)
  • She has in-depth experience in government policy and strategy particularly in relation to climate change risk, adaptation, and resilience. (deloitte.com)
  • During the forum, we will hear more from Mayor Jichkar on her plans for environmental protection, climate change mitigation and building climate resilience in Nagpur. (nrdc.org)
  • Tracking data may be used to inform decision-making and policies that can help local communities assess vulnerabilities, estimate the burden, and build overall resilience against the effects of a changing climate. (cdc.gov)
  • The group of African negotiators on climate change are exploring investments in responsiveness and building resilience for better management of the direct and indirect impact of climate change on health. (who.int)
  • We focus on mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions but also connect to adaptation, resilience, social justice and sustainable development in the context of cities, climate and change. (lu.se)
  • The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) 2001 glossary definition is as follows: Climate in a narrow sense is usually defined as the "average weather", or more rigorously, as the statistical description in terms of the mean and variability of relevant quantities over a period ranging from months to thousands or millions of years. (wikipedia.org)
  • Global climate models developed by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predict glacial retreat, rises in sea level, and other impacts on human and natural activity, from agriculture to migratory patterns. (rand.org)
  • For more information about how climate change disproportionately affects some communities, visit CDC's webpage on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) in climate adaptation planning . (cdc.gov)
  • A panel of researchers also facilitated a discussion surrounding the issues Ghana is facing in the implementation of effective climate change adaptation and mitigation. (constantcontact.com)
  • From community science observations to in-depth research from our staff scientists, Audubon applies its cutting-edge science in conservation, mitigation, and adaptation efforts across the United States and into Central and South America, where many of North America's climate-sensitive birds spend their winters. (audubon.org)
  • Impacts, adaptation, and dynamics - Develops analysis tools and methods for assessing adaptation strategies at the intersection of climate science, energy use, and environmental justice. (ornl.gov)
  • As extreme weather events are becoming more frequent and severe over time, our findings indicate that the Caribbean countries need to pursue comprehensive adaptation policies to reduce vulnerabilities to climate change. (imf.org)
  • Climate Change Adaptation actors within this field of study. (lu.se)
  • We have created a programme that has synergies between disaster risk management and climate change adaptation because these two areas are strongly interlinked. (lu.se)
  • Magnus Hagelsteen, Programme Director, MSc in Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation. (lu.se)
  • Risk Management and Climate Change Adaptation will be at- universityadmissions.se. (lu.se)
  • These data can be used to document changes over place and time, monitor vulnerable areas, and evaluate the results of local climate-adaptation strategies. (cdc.gov)
  • The course also provides an understanding of and an ability to analyse and understand political questions and decision making in relation to climate mitigation and climate adaptation. (lu.se)
  • However, it is also important to understand how trade may be affected by climate change. (worldbank.org)
  • For example, Texas' severe winter storms in February 2021 demonstrate how the climate isn't merely warming. (ecowatch.com)
  • In September 2021, City Council adopted the Austin Climate Equity Plan. (austintexas.gov)
  • The IPCC's 2021 report documents the rapid acceleration of climate change, dramatically narrowing the window for limiting global warming from 2°C to 1.5°C and underscoring the imperative to reach net zero emissions by 2050. (imf.org)
  • The Peoples' Climate Vote is a pillar of the Mission 1.5 campaign launched in 2020 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and partners, including the University of Oxford, and a number of non-governmental organisations (NGOs), to educate people about climate change solutions and ask them about the actions that they think governments should take. (undp.org)
  • The Florida Climate Institute, along with the Patel College of Global Sustainability, hosted the National Climate Assessment Southeast Town Hall Meeting in Tampa. (constantcontact.com)
  • Climate change and sustainability have been hot topics for decades, but progress has been painfully slow and the stakes get higher with every year that passes. (forbes.com)
  • The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) describes "climate normals" as "reference points used by climatologists to compare current climatological trends to that of the past or what is considered typical. (wikipedia.org)
  • We share highlights from our partners' work categorized according to the four pillars of the CACCI approach to shine a spotlight on the innovative approaches, transformative outcomes, and collaborative efforts addressing the urgent challenges posed by climate change. (constantcontact.com)
  • To address the challenges posed by climate change to achieve the goals established in the 2015 Paris Agreement, nuclear power has been identified to have great potential to contribute to the 1.5 C climate change/global warming mitigation target. (com.pk)
  • Climate change affects everyone, but the impacts are not felt equally among all communities . (austintexas.gov)
  • The Thornthwaite system, in use since 1948, incorporates evapotranspiration along with temperature and precipitation information and is used in studying biological diversity and how climate change affects it. (wikipedia.org)
  • Climate change is a tangible reality that affects our daily lives. (ornl.gov)
  • Realizing how climate change affects the health sector, there has been a call for climate justice among the stakeholders. (who.int)
  • You will learn about climate variations and climatological processes and how those affects the global and local climate. (lu.se)
  • The 2022 Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai volcano eruption may have contributed to this year's heat, but it's not causing climate change. (livescience.com)
  • USDA first announced details of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities opportunity in February 2022 . (usda.gov)
  • On September 14, 2022, Secretary Vilsack announced USDA would be investing up to $2.8 billion in 70 selected projects under the first pool of the Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities funding opportunity. (usda.gov)
  • Using a novel multidimensional index, this study investigates the long-term impact of climate change vulnerability on international tourism in a panel of 15 Caribbean countries over the period 1995-2017. (imf.org)
  • Appreciating the consequences of the lack of investments in health issues as an impact of climate change and how that resonates with the African continent. (who.int)
  • Data integration, dissemination, and informatics - Merges data from diverse sources and distributes them through single portals to a broad range of scientists and stakeholders interested in climate change information. (ornl.gov)
  • Provides data to stakeholders who must prepare community members and infrastructure for risks associated with climate change. (ornl.gov)
  • The EY climate and decarbonization services help businesses respond to the physical and transition risks associated with climate change, as well as advise on how to operate in new markets and regulatory environments related to carbon and renewable energy. (ey.com)
  • While all communities are vulnerable to health effects associated with climate change, not everyone is equally at risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Many of these factors are already contributing to climate migration, forcing large numbers of people to relocate to other parts of the world in search of better living conditions. (ecowatch.com)
  • As climate change drives an increase in costly natural disasters, U.S. policymakers need to consider different mitigation policies. (rand.org)
  • IPCC Summary for Policymakers Climate Change 2013: The Physical Science Basis (eds Stocker, T. F. et al. (nature.com)
  • We were one of the initial 33 signatories of the Climate Declaration in 2013 urging federal policymakers to tackle climate change. (thenorthface.com)
  • More than 1,000 companies across the country have signed the Declaration, demonstrating to policymakers that the U.S. business community is ready for comprehensive climate change policies. (thenorthface.com)
  • In the context of Germany's G20 presidency a task force of the Business 20 (company representatives of the 20 states) chaired by Kurt Bock, former Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of BASF, has prepared recommendations on energy, climate and resource efficiency for policymakers. (basf.com)
  • Therefore, species are expected to move upwards in elevation or towards the poles in latitude in response to shifting climate zones. (wikipedia.org)
  • As the world's largest provider of support to countries for NDC design, UNDP has found that a key factor for countries raising levels of climate ambition is popular support for policies that address climate change. (undp.org)
  • Climate data that is open, accessible, and easy to use is critical for those that want to find it, read it and build on it in order to address climate change. (creativecommons.org)
  • BASF is member of the UN Caring for Climate initiative, the largest global business movement to address climate change, endorsed by 400 companies from 60 countries. (basf.com)
  • The U.S. Global Change Research Program (USGCRP) released the National Climate Assessment (NCA) draft report last month to be reviewed by scientists and experts from inside and outside the federal government, the National Academy of Sciences, and the public. (constantcontact.com)
  • These measures were developed through a collaborative project that was funded by the NASA National Climate Assessment (NCA) Program among the following organizations: NASA Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), Universities Space Research Association (USRA), University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH) and CDC. (cdc.gov)
  • Climate change will continue in the decades ahead, superimposed on natural variability. (www.csiro.au)
  • they involve understanding the role of cloud feedbacks and convective organization in climate, and the factors that control the position, the strength and the variability of the tropical rain belts and the extratropical storm tracks. (nature.com)
  • Understanding the processes responsible for trends and variability of the carbon cycle, and where they occur, provides insight into the future evolution of the carbon sink in a warmer world and the vital role natural ecosystems may play in accelerating or slowing down human-induced climate change", says Anders Ahlström. (lu.se)
  • How does weather and climate variability affect the Middle East in regards to migration, decarbonisation, and food security? (lu.se)
  • Climate variability, drought for example, is nothing new or unexpected for the Middle East. (lu.se)
  • With the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, the Peoples' Climate Vote took on added meaning by providing insight into perceptions about the climate crisis in the context of a global pandemic. (undp.org)
  • As touched upon earlier, it's one thing to be inconvenienced by a lack of romaine lettuce for a couple of weeks or higher coffee bean prices, but reports warn how climate change will continue to threaten global food security, to the point of triggering a worldwide food crisis if temperatures surpass two degrees Celsius. (ecowatch.com)
  • To help address these disparities, we created the plan through the lens of racial equity and attempted to learn from people in our community while exploring solutions to the climate crisis. (austintexas.gov)
  • We're delivering education that empowers students to become future leaders and innovators in our response to the climate crisis. (bath.ac.uk)
  • We're working with schools, the local community, and other organisations to address the climate crisis. (bath.ac.uk)
  • UNODC is leading the narrative on crimes that affect the environment, which contribute to the triple planetary crisis of biodiversity loss, pollution, and climate change. (unodc.org)
  • The side event will explore the role of international regulations and national actions in driving waste management and circular economies in order to respond to the climate crisis. (unodc.org)
  • Global efforts to mitigate climate change must include initiatives to combat crimes that affect the environment as well as the corruption that enables the exploitation of our planet. (unodc.org)
  • More sustainable production would mitigate climate impacts and support more nutritious diets that could prevent close to 11 million premature deaths a year. (who.int)
  • By 2050, in accordance with the Paris Climate Agreement, we're aiming for net-zero CO- 2 emissions 1 . (basf.com)
  • We support the Paris Climate Agreement and are a signatory of the Business Backs Low-Carbon USA statement . (thenorthface.com)
  • Except climate change encompasses a greater realm than just rising temperatures. (ecowatch.com)
  • Trade can help countries adapt to higher average temperatures and more extreme weather events by offering consumers lower-emissions goods and services and facilitating the use of climate-friendly technology. (worldbank.org)
  • Left unchecked, warming temperatures and increased climate threats could affect environmental conditions for half of the birds throughout all of the system's refuges. (audubon.org)
  • The shaded bands are the 10-90% range of the 20-year running mean temperatures simulated from the latest generation of Global Climate Models. (www.csiro.au)
  • This indicator shows modeled county-level data to look at projections of extreme daytime and nighttime temperatures to better understand how our climate is changing. (cdc.gov)
  • Uniting forces and mobilizing health arguments and evidence to promote the inclusion of health content into negotiations directly through climate diplomacy channels to transform the climate narrative and contribute to ensuring a healthy, sustainable future for all. (who.int)
  • Local content requirements for renewable energy can increase domestic support for climate policy, but are also a barrier to diffusion. (lu.se)
  • He later participated in the ASEAN-CRN Knowledge Exchange Event, presenting insights on climate change initiatives and collaboration opportunities among ASEAN-CRN partners, met with researchers at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji to explore collaborations under CACCI Asia, and engaged with USAID Uzbekistan's Agribusiness Development Activity and CACCARI in Central Asia. (constantcontact.com)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/forest-pests-supply-chain-wood-packaging-greenwood/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"A shipping yard with large containers and wood packaging materials. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/canada-natural-climate-solutions-bolster-climate-targets/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"River in foreground with canadian parliament building in background. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/nature-of-innovation-critical-natural-climate-solutions/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"left-top","mobileImageCrop":"left-top","pageImageAlt":"Aerial view of Holmes River, British Columbia. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/climate-potential-natural-regrowth-forests/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"left-top","mobileImageCrop":"left-top","pageImageAlt":"New longleaf pine growth. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/climate-solution-circular-economy/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"left-top","mobileImageCrop":"left-top","pageImageAlt":"TNC works here on ecologically compatible forestry: working with forest landowners to demonstrate the connections between ecosystem health and economic return. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/regenerative-agriculture-food-system-restore-planet/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"Large piles of vegetables on display at a fresh market. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/yes-trees-are-a-viable-climate-solution/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"left-top","mobileImageCrop":"left-top","pageImageAlt":"Planting of new reforestation areas. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/five-solutions-ipcc-climate-change-land-report/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"A colorful sunset in Marin County, California. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/climate-courage-and-the-ambition-we-need-now/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"Collaged illustration showing a brighter future. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/protecting-restoring-mantiqueira-forest-brazil/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"A person in a large straw hat holds a sapling ready to be planted. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/cutting-carbon-with-greener-chainsaws/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"A man walks Chico Zapote logs waiting to be hauled off. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/the-soil-science-imperative/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"Chamberlain Farm, California. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/from-climate-agreements-to-action-lessons-from-cop24/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"Elizar Samuel Gamara waters plantings under solar panels that generate electricity for a water well pump at the 4,500 acre Kaxil Kiuic Biocultural Reserve. (nature.org)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-insights/perspectives/five-reflections-on-the-ipcc-climate-change-report/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"left-top","mobileImageCrop":"left-top","pageImageAlt":"and the 13 other undeveloped barrier islands of the Virginia Coast Reserve help buffer Eastern Shore communities from storms. (nature.org)
  • Use our insights below to prepare for new requirements on climate disclosures and greater scrutiny from auditors, regulators and investors. (ey.com)
  • Research suggests that E. Coli bacteria are becoming more common in our food sources as it adapts to climate change. (ecowatch.com)
  • In this series of webinars, World Bank researchers and external panellists discuss new research and analysis on trade and climate change and the emerging policies and strategies that governments and firms are developing in response, especially on the implications for low-income countries. (worldbank.org)
  • A presentation on Support for the Implementation of NDCs and NAPs in Africa Under the Paris Agreement on Climate Change Through CACCI was given by Dr. Antony Chapoto of the Indaba Agricultural Policy Research Institute (IAPRI). (constantcontact.com)
  • At the 11th Asian Society of Agricultural Economists International Conference (ASAE) in Tokyo, Japan, Babu delivered an in-person presentation titled Climate Change and Food Systems: From Research to Action , contributing to discussions on sustainable Asian agriculture and food systems. (constantcontact.com)
  • This work is in addition to our Open Climate Campaign (with our partners SPARC and EIFL) which is focussed on opening up research and research data on climate change. (creativecommons.org)
  • in Monograph on Climate Science for Serving Society: Research, Modelling and Prediction Priorities (eds Hurrell, J. W. & Asrar, G.) 391-413 (Springer, 2013). (nature.com)
  • In his remarks, AFIDEP's Executive Director Dr Eliya Zulu underscored the significance of tax justice specific for financing health research, innovation and integrated approaches that would inform a nexus programming to the effects of climate change. (who.int)
  • The CEC has a number of research groups working on different approaches to address environmental and climate challenges. (lu.se)
  • In this week we connect climate action to research, evaluation and innovation. (lu.se)
  • In the journal Science, an international research team - with several researchers affiliated with Lund University - has now shed light on how trade policy can help the climate. (lu.se)
  • Senior researcher Michael Jakob of the Berlin-based climate research institute Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC), has led an international team of experts in analysing how the global trade regime can become more compatible with the climate regime. (lu.se)
  • In the renowned journal Science, an international research team has now shed light on how trade policy can help the climate. (lu.se)
  • Experts estimate that about a quarter of Pakistan's land area and half of its population are vulnerable to climate change-related disasters, and several weeks ago Sindh's environment minister said that millions of people across the province face 'acute environmental threats. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • 8. The majority of countries identify health as a priority sector vulnerable to climate change. (who.int)
  • For more information on the health effects of climate change, visit the Third National Climate Assessment's Health Chapter external icon , Fourth National Climate Assessment's Health Chapter external icon , and the USGCRP Climate and Health Assessment external icon . (cdc.gov)
  • Both the FCI and Southeast Climate Consortium (SECC) played major leadership and writing roles in this assessment for the southeastern states. (constantcontact.com)
  • Keith Ingram of UF (Director of the SECC) was the lead author on the SE technical report and Jim Jones (UF Director of the Florida Climate Institute) was co-lead author on the SE Assessment chapter in this report. (constantcontact.com)
  • Likewise, carbon-intensive economies depend on jobs that may be eliminated in the future to reduce pollution and avert catastrophic climate change. (imf.org)
  • 4. Over 90 per cent of people breathe unhealthy levels of air pollution, largely resulting from burning fossil fuels driving climate change. (who.int)
  • Climates can be classified according to the average and typical variables, most commonly temperature and precipitation. (wikipedia.org)
  • A climate normal is defined as the arithmetic average of a climate element (e.g. temperature) over a 30-year period. (wikipedia.org)
  • Aside from collecting from the most common atmospheric variables (air temperature, pressure, precipitation and wind), other variables such as humidity, visibility, cloud amount, solar radiation, soil temperature, pan evaporation rate, days with thunder and days with hail are also collected to measure change in climate conditions. (wikipedia.org)
  • Read Audubon's new climate report, which finds that two-thirds of North American birds are at increasing risk of extinction from global temperature rise. (audubon.org)
  • The pledge affirms the signatories' strong commitment to a safe and stable climate in which temperature rise is limited to under 2 degrees Celsius and their support to ensuring that the level of ambition set by the agreement is met or exceeded. (basf.com)
  • While there is a global consensus that nuclear energy can play a vital role in reducing the rising global temperature, there is also a contradiction in global powers' policies to deal with climate change. (com.pk)
  • Climate change is major change in temperature, rainfall, snow, or wind patterns lasting for many years. (medlineplus.gov)
  • and the Amazon basin has tropical climates , mostly with abundant precipitation, along with sub-tropical climates in elevations above 1,550 m (5,090 ft). (wikipedia.org)
  • "THESE REGIONS HAVE SIMILAR CLIMATE CHANGE and precipitation, so comparing their agricultural trends and differences can show how governmental support is influencing farming practices", says Lina. (lu.se)
  • Maine Won't Wait is Maine's four-year climate plan packed with actionable strategies and goals to emit less carbon, produce energy from renewable sources and protect our natural resources, communities and people from the effects of climate change. (maine.gov)
  • link":"https://www.nature.org/en-us/what-we-do/our-priorities/tackle-climate-change/climate-change-stories/africa-forest-carbon-projects-interview/","target":"_self","desktopImageCrop":"center-middle","mobileImageCrop":"center-middle","pageImageAlt":"Photo of two women in brightly colored African garb handling a mangrove sapling in preparation for planting in Kenya. (nature.org)
  • Pathways to net-zero carbon emissions - Uses artificial intelligence and high-performance computing to integrate data from diverse sources into regional climate models to determine decarbonization pathways and to inform mitigation strategies and technology development. (ornl.gov)
  • In 2015 we wrote an op-ed , "Washington Must Act on Climate Change," calling for impactful action to address carbon emissions. (thenorthface.com)
  • To offset the emissions from our owned and operated facilities, we invest in Green-E Climate Certified carbon offsets and Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) through BEF. (thenorthface.com)
  • She has worked with a diverse range of clients across the public, private and non-government sectors, support them to navigate responses to both the physical risks of climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy including with National and State Governments, businesses, and communities across the Asia Pacific. (deloitte.com)
  • In an open letter published within the UN Global Compact-Accenture CEO study 'A call to climate action', Kurt Bock, CEO of BASF, stressed the importance of a reliable global emission reduction framework as a basis for innovation and investments in future low-carbon technologies. (basf.com)
  • More and more companies and funds will realize that 'climate tech' isn't only 'carbon tech. (forbes.com)
  • Second with soil-as a critical carbon sequestration tool, it is imperative that we support regionalized, regenerative solutions, and this requires climate-first agtech, supply chain tech, and fintech solutions. (forbes.com)
  • In the absence of strong measures to cut carbon emissions and protect populations from the effects of climate change, rising sea levels will submerge extensive and densely populated coastal areas, including some entire small island nations, by the end of this century. (who.int)
  • Currently, the EU is introducing Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanisms (CBAM) as a measure to both protect domestic industry and to "incentivise" EU's trading partners to strengthen their climate ambitions. (lu.se)
  • Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs) as a basis for a Climate Club? (lu.se)
  • Tropical rainforests have long been considered the Earth's lungs, sequestering large amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and thereby slowing down the increasing greenhouse effect and associated human-made climate change. (lu.se)
  • An international study released this week, led by Anders Ahlström, researcher at Lund University and Stanford University, shows that semi-arid ecosystems-savannahs and shrublands-play an extremely important role in controlling carbon sinks and the climate-mitigating ecosystem service they represent. (lu.se)
  • The resultant carbon sink slows down the rate of increase of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere and helps mitigate global climate change, a vital ecosystem service. (lu.se)
  • Scientists have been studying the connection between human activity and the effect on the climate since the 1800s, although it took until the 1950s to find evidence suggesting a link. (ecowatch.com)
  • Here's where you'll find the latest on the effects of climate change, and the measures that scientists, world leaders and innovators are taking to reduce our harmful impact on the planet and mitigate the damage already done. (livescience.com)
  • We are building on our long-standing experience in climate-related policies to contribute by supporting the UNFCCC to monitor progress and by supporting countries to implement effective climate action. (oecd.org)
  • The "Conference of the Parties" (COP) is the global decision-making body of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). (unodc.org)
  • He reinforced the importance of building political momentum on the global climate change diplomacy and the UNFCCC negotiations to build evidence and arguments that will support Africa's motion and agenda to reshape health preparedness and responsiveness to climate change effects. (who.int)
  • This data is preliminary, for access to the complete period of record of finalized data for this site and more, visit NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) Climate Data Online (CDO) . (weather.gov)
  • A number of today's summit events focus on the critical role of women in achieving our collective climate ambitions. (nrdc.org)
  • The climate is changing and we need action now. (austintexas.gov)
  • Successfully implementing the Climate Equity Plan will require collective awareness, action, and participation from all members of the Austin community. (austintexas.gov)
  • In partnership with EcoRise, the Austin Youth Climate Equity Council helps engage area high school students around climate action and the Climate Equity Plan. (austintexas.gov)
  • There are many City of Austin departments working on climate action across the organization. (austintexas.gov)
  • A monthly Net-Zero Hero series on the Sustainable Austin blog tells the stories of regular Ausinities taking action on climate change. (austintexas.gov)
  • Find out about our transformational climate action work as we implement our Climate Action Principles and embrace the concept of 'whole institution' change. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Our 11 Climate Action Framework Principles guide how we respond to the challenge of Climate Change. (bath.ac.uk)
  • We explore our whole institution response on our Climate Action blog . (bath.ac.uk)
  • The Climate Action Steering Group is responsible for governing the University's climate action agenda. (bath.ac.uk)
  • The Climate Action Team help the University to deliver a whole institution response to the challenge of Climate Change. (bath.ac.uk)
  • Our Climate Action graphic represents our whole institution response, both the challenge of a labyrinth and the solution of collective thinking. (bath.ac.uk)
  • We know action on climate change is urgent and we know more needs to be done. (oecd.org)
  • IPAC explores climate action across countries, creating a dedicated space for the exchange of best practices to encourage dialogue and pragmatic solutions towards advancing climate objectives. (oecd.org)
  • This year's Climate Action Monitor continues this work and presents new data sets developed by the Programme to permanently monitor climate impacts by evaluating climate‑related hazards and climate action through a comprehensive climate policy measurement framework. (oecd.org)
  • In this edition, we share upcoming events and showcase the tangible results and inspiring stories that exemplify the power of collective action and the potential for positive change in the face of a rapidly changing climate. (constantcontact.com)
  • The session, titled Innovation for Integrating and Mainstreaming Agriculture in the NDCs, featured a distinguished panel discussing challenges and collaborative efforts in accelerating agricultural innovation and climate action. (constantcontact.com)
  • The GST will help align efforts on climate action, including putting measures in place to bridge the gaps in progress. (unodc.org)
  • Reinforcing the need for strengthening rule-based ocean climate action through continued collaboration, panellists will deliberate on how environmental authorities, maritime actors, technology providers and the justice system can together bring forward recommendations from the conference. (unodc.org)
  • Watch what happens behind the scenes: With every small action BASF takes to change for the climate it's actually the people behind the scenes making climate protection a priority. (basf.com)
  • BASF is a member of the WBCSD and supports the „Climate Action and Policy" project to promote the development of effective global climate protection mechanisms by the interaction of business and political efforts. (basf.com)
  • The High-Level Forum on India Climate Actions at the Global Climate Action Summit will feature women leaders from India. (nrdc.org)
  • Representatives from around the world have gathered in San Francisco this week for the Global Climate Action Summit . (nrdc.org)
  • However, if we do not take action now against climate change, the damage could be even greater and more lasting than the effects of the pandemic. (imf.org)
  • Committing to supporting countries in implementing their pledges under the Alliance for Transformative Action on Climate and Health (ATACH). (who.int)
  • We target how to support individuals and organisations in developing transformative skills and capacities for climate action in cities. (lu.se)
  • In this week we begin with looking at visions for climate action and the plans or strategies on how to achieve ambitious goals. (lu.se)
  • In this week we explore tools and data for climate action and creating both immediate and long-lasting impacts. (lu.se)
  • In this week we tackle the key challenge of financing climate action and the vital role of partnerships. (lu.se)
  • In this week we delve into community and citizen engagement and how it underpins climate action. (lu.se)
  • Lecture films on the 5 core topics of the course as well as highlights on leading international initiatives on climate action in cities. (lu.se)
  • The course also pursues a number of cross-cutting themes, for example on the unequal dimensions to both climate change responsibility and vulnerability, and a focus on questions of power for understanding the obstacles to, and opportunities for, climate action. (lu.se)
  • Integrative ecosystem science - Captures model-inspired measurements and observations from a range of biomes and biogeochemical processes, leveraging unique ecosystem-scale climate change experiments managed by ORNL. (ornl.gov)
  • Paleoclimatologists seek to explain climate variations for all parts of the Earth during any given geologic period, beginning with the time of the Earth's formation. (wikipedia.org)
  • Methane emissions from tropical wetlands have been soaring since 2006 and accelerating at the same breakneck speed as when Earth's climate has flipped from a glacial to an interglacial period. (livescience.com)
  • Despite efforts from forward thinkers such as SpaceX Founder Elon Musk to colonize Mars, Earth remains our home for the foreseeable future, and the more human activity negatively impacts the climate, the less habitable it will become. (ecowatch.com)
  • But climate change may also negatively affect trade as extreme weather events raise the cost of trade, by destroying or degrading transport infrastructure and reducing agricultural production. (worldbank.org)
  • We argue that countries need BCAs to enable ambitious domestic climate policies, but that BCA is not a sufficient incentive for club membership. (lu.se)
  • This effort will expand markets for America's climate-smart commodities, leverage the greenhouse gas benefits of climate-smart commodity production, and provide direct, meaningful benefits to production agriculture, including for small and underserved producers. (usda.gov)
  • Collectively, we have the ingenuity, human capital and financial resources to avoid the worst consequences of climate change. (oecd.org)
  • The past decade was the hottest on record, and extreme events such as wildfires, hurricanes, and flooding are becoming more frequent and intense.These events and other consequences of climate change, including droughts and sea level rise, pose serious threats to communities, national security, and the economy. (ornl.gov)
  • COP28 is an opportunity to integrate justice responses into the climate agenda, for more comprehensive, impactful and sustainable solutions. (unodc.org)
  • The Climate Change Science Institute (CCSI) at Oak Ridge National Laboratory is addressing these challenges by translating data, knowledge, and applied understanding of climate change science into equitable and sustainable solutions for our communities, the nation, and the world. (ornl.gov)
  • Climate leadership by women in India also extends into areas of sustainable development, such as increasing energy access and creating green jobs. (nrdc.org)
  • This course explores how we can design, create and achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities. (lu.se)
  • How can we develop transformative skills and capacities to achieve climate neutral and sustainable cities? (lu.se)
  • In 1982, the WMO agreed to update climate normals, and these were subsequently completed on the basis of climate data from 1 January 1961 to 31 December 1990. (wikipedia.org)
  • The 1961-1990 climate normals serve as the baseline reference period. (wikipedia.org)
  • Climate averages are also available for earlier periods 1981-2010, 1971-2000 and 1961-1990. (metoffice.gov.uk)
  • The recent increase in incidence of tick-borne encephalitis (TBE) in central and eastern Europe, especially since 1990, has been attributed to climate warming ( 1 - 5 ) or various socioeconomic factors ( 6 , 7 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Continued positive U.S. engagement in the Arctic Council could be important for balancing the influence of Russia and China, and in moving toward the Biden administration's climate change goals. (rand.org)
  • CACCI's contributions were recognized as a significant step towards meeting these needs, with ongoing efforts to foster innovation and address climate-related goals. (constantcontact.com)
  • The term global warming entered the lexicon in the 1950s, but didn't become a common buzzword until a few decades later when more people started taking notice of a warming climate. (ecowatch.com)
  • Climate change, and the resulting harm to our global biodiversity, has been one of the world's most pressing problems for decades. (creativecommons.org)
  • The Himalaya will be affected by a warming climate in the coming decades. (thenorthface.com)
  • On behalf of World Health Organization (WHO) representative, Ishmael Nyasulu stated that climate change is the single biggest health threat facing humanity today as it threatens the essential ingredients of good health and has the potential to undermine decades of progress in global health. (who.int)
  • Climate warming in Europe during the past decades has been shown to influence the distribution of Ixodes ricinus ticks, the main TBE vector, in several European countries ( 4 , 5 , 8 ). (cdc.gov)
  • Solutions to climate change and energy crises already exist: clean, renewable energy, energy efficiency and an end to deforestation. (greenpeace.org)
  • Access to renewable energy sources and energy efficiency deliver better health, greater economic independence, and long-term climate benefits. (nrdc.org)
  • The climate of a location is affected by its latitude, longitude, terrain, altitude, land use and nearby water bodies and their currents. (wikipedia.org)
  • The main objective of the meeting is to identify common agenda and position for Africa for sustained inclusion of health in the climate change narrative. (who.int)
  • He stated that it is time Africa set its priorities and drove formal and informal discussions critical at this time when the continent has been hit hard by climate change as evidenced by the Cyclone Freddy and other incidents in Malawi and other African countries. (who.int)
  • Using our scientific understanding of the climate system, and advanced computer simulations, we can analyse the causes of past climate changes and explore projected future climate under differing scenarios of human emissions of greenhouse gases and aerosols. (www.csiro.au)
  • The amount of climate change expected in the next decade or so is similar under all plausible global emissions pathways. (www.csiro.au)
  • The G20 states emit around three-quarters of global CO 2 emissions and therefore play a significant role in the implementation of the Paris Agreement on climate change. (basf.com)
  • If we are going to tackle our great climate challenge, we have to address the food system, as it accounts for 1/3 of total emissions. (forbes.com)
  • Not least, many preliminary studies have also drawn a line between climate change and the deadly COVID-19 pandemic that is still gripping much of the world. (ecowatch.com)
  • While the world's attention is on dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change remains a greater existential threat to vulnerable countries that are highly dependent on a weather-sensitive sector like tourism. (imf.org)
  • IPAC, among other initiatives, co‑ordinates these actions on climate change. (oecd.org)
  • The various examples of local initiatives display that even in areas with numerous challenges, people can still succeed in combatting climate change while simultaneously helping their communities. (lu.se)
  • Lilongwe- A Regional Summit on Health and Climate Change for the African Region is taking place at BICC in Lilongwe in pursuit of a unified African position on health in climate change negotiations. (who.int)
  • Speaking at the opening of the summit, Minister of Health, Honorable Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, MP stated there is need to recognize the intersectionality of issues arising from the effects of climate change which does not leave out the health sector. (who.int)
  • Washington's new priority on climate change could be an issue that will now bind, rather than divide, Arctic states. (rand.org)
  • In the Medscape report, 61% of physicians described themselves as "very concerned" or "concerned" about climate change, and about 7 in 10 agreed with the statement that it should be a top worldwide priority. (medscape.com)
  • We've surveyed the open climate data landscape to better understand the permissible uses of existing large climate datasets. (creativecommons.org)
  • But climate change is not a synonym for global warming. (ecowatch.com)
  • As climate impacts are increasingly widespread, rapid, and intensifying, this year the world is at a critical juncture to meet the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels, as committed to in the Paris Agreement . (unodc.org)
  • One of the most imminent threats currently faced by the world is a disruption in the ecosystem due to climate change and global warming. (com.pk)
  • Happy Thursday - How would you grade the Biden administration's approach to addressing climate risks in finance? (politico.com)
  • We are excited to bring you the latest edition of our newsletter, focusing on the remarkable work being done by CACCI to build evidence-based, actionable plans for NDC implementation to combat climate change in some of the most vulnerable regions of the globe. (constantcontact.com)
  • For some countries, this is the first time they have access to systematically gathered and analysed information on public opinion on climate change and policy solutions. (undp.org)
  • Even for countries that have an understanding of overall public sentiment on climate change, it is often the first time that detailed questions have been asked about policy solutions on this scale. (undp.org)
  • The World Bank is engaged with external partners and academic experts to deepen our understanding of the complex dynamics between trade and climate change, to help us identify the critical solutions required to inform our work with client governments. (worldbank.org)
  • Visit usda.gov/climate-solutions/climate-smart-commodities/projects for details on individual Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities projects grouped by approximate funding ceiling and location. (usda.gov)
  • 7. Health systems are the main line of defence for populations faced with emerging health threats, including from climate change. (who.int)
  • Climate poses many threats to biological, ecological, and societal systems. (cdc.gov)
  • Empirical results show that climate vulnerability already has a statistically and economically significant negative effect on international tourism revenues across the region. (imf.org)
  • The last two years have provided ample proof of Pakistan's climate-change vulnerability. (foreignpolicy.com)
  • The fact that observations have been tracking within the envelope of projections builds confidence that climate models represent the key processes responsible for the warming trend and therefore these projections were a useful resource for future planning when they were released. (www.csiro.au)
  • Students come from all over the world and from various ac- processes of change such as climate change, urbanisation, ademic disciplines, such as engineering science, social science, and the increasing complexity of modern society poses major political science, natural science and environmental science. (lu.se)
  • RAND researchers have studied and are continuing to examine the effects of climate change, particularly how governments and businesses respond to both observed changes and projected scenarios. (rand.org)
  • Projecting the effects on federal spending and revenue depends on a model that captures important relationships between climate, federal policy, and the economy. (rand.org)
  • Geoengineering is the intentional manipulation of an environmental process on Earth to counteract the effects of climate change. (rand.org)
  • As a high-altitude climber, I have seen the effects of a warmer climate firsthand. (thenorthface.com)
  • Our athletes travel to some of the most remote places on the planet and they have seen firsthand the effects of climate change. (thenorthface.com)
  • In addition, CDC is supporting statistical modeling work to explore the effects of climate features on fungi, their habitats, seasonality, and fungal infections. (cdc.gov)
  • She emphasized on the need for member states to build strong collaborated efforts and create strong actions as the effects of climate change are interlinked in all sectors- women's rights, education, agriculture, finance. (who.int)
  • Having responded to multiple climate change health related events, WHO is aware that without assistance to prepare and respond, weak health systems as is the case in most in developing countries will be the least able to cope with effects of climate change on health," Nyasulu said. (who.int)
  • This infographic (PDF, 1.3 MB) includes additional metrics on projects from Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities. (usda.gov)
  • He highlighted that WHO's intention is to build on its strong involvement in climate and health globally. (who.int)