IIASA - International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis Global Climate Change Adaptation Priorities for Biodiversity and Food Security International policy is placing increasing emphasis on adaptation to climate change, including the allocation of new funds to assist adaptation efforts. Climate change adaptation funding may be most effective where it meets integrated goals, but global geographic priorities based on multiple development and ecological criteria are not well characterized. Here we show that human and natural adaptation needs related to maintaining agricultural productivity and ecosystem integrity intersect in ten major areas globally, providing a coherent set of international priorities for adaptation funding. An additional seven regional areas are identified as worthy of additional study. Figures Citation: Hannah L, Ikegami M, Hole DG, Seo C, Butchart SHM, et al. (2013) Global Climate Change Adaptation Priorities for Biodiversity and Food Security. Editor: Alex J Cannon, Pacific Climate Impacts Consortium, Canada Received: November 13, 2012; Accepted: July 14, 2013; Published: August 21, 2013 Introduction
Heartland Institute The Heartland Institute, according to the Institute's web site, is a nonprofit "think tank" that questions the reality and import of climate change, second-hand smoke health hazards, and a host of other issues that might seem to require government regulation. A July 2011 Nature editorial points out the group's lack of credibility: "Despite criticizing climate scientists for being overconfident about their data, models and theories, the Heartland Institute proclaims a conspicuous confidence in single studies and grand interpretations....makes many bold assertions that are often questionable or misleading.... Many climate sceptics seem to review scientific data and studies not as scientists but as attorneys, magnifying doubts and treating incomplete explanations as falsehoods rather than signs of progress towards the truth. ... The Heartland Institute and its ilk are not trying to build a theory of anything. They have set the bar much lower, and are happy muddying the waters About Founding
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kelvy bird | surfacing latent, intuited, potential Nueva Comunidad de Práctica REGATTA: NAMAs - UNEP-REGATTA La plataforma cuenta con una biblioteca, calendario de eventos, foros de discusión, noticias, seminarios virtuales y otros contenidos relacionados con el intercambio de información y experiencias sobre las NAMA. Los resultados de las dos últimas sesiones de la Conferencia de las Partes de la Convención Marco de las Naciones Unidas sobre el Cambio Climático mostraron progresos respecto a la elaboración del concepto de NAMA, incluyendo la creación de un registro, el acceso a los recursos financieros y las orientaciones para elaborar criterios para que las reducciones sean sometidas a escrutinio de manera medible, reportable y verificable (MRV). Para su lanzamiento, la Comunidad emitió el seminario virtual “NAMAs: subiendo la cuesta”. La grabación del mismo está disponible en:
Evidence is there, so what are we waiting for? Climate change's link to disasters Not all extreme weather events can be attributed to climate change, but many now can, and researchers say the risk of some disasters is growing. P So what now? In their more reflective moments, mainstream climate scientists will tell you they wish they were wrong and that the Andrew Bolts of the world were right. After all, who would want to be right about the planet facing an enormous, transformative threat at the hands of its most powerful custodians? Advertisement Those working on climate science, of course, do not believe they have erred. Yes, warming has slowed in the past 15 years to rates below the long-term average. But nor has it become any cooler - each of the past three decades were warmer than any preceding decade since records began. This is a cautious, and largely technical report. But self-interest will only go so far. Otherwise we chose to engage in an act of self-harm.
Secondary Curriculum Resources Secondary Energy Infobook (e-publication) Energy Infobooks are the resource for many NEED activities and include an introduction to energy, information on major sources of energy, new technologies, energy conservation, electricity, climate change, and other energy information. They are available on four reading levels and are revised and updated annually. Blueprint for Success (e-publication) This essential guide helps educators develop effective energy education programs. It provides an outline of a basic energy curriculum unit and matrix of all curriculum options. also included within the Blueprint for Success is a sample work plan and suggestions for energy outreach activities to conduct other classes, schools, families, and communities. The Youth Awards Program Guide and Application Form can also be found in the Blueprint for Success. Energy Analysis This activity emphasizes research and analysis of information in graph format to discern energy trends.
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