Dr Cathy Daly delivered this fascinating presentation at the Royal Irish Academy, in Dublin, during National Heritage Week 2017
Dr Daly is a lecturer in Conservation
School of History and Heritage, at the University of Lincoln
Climate change is now accepted among scientists as human activities like carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion, agriculture, and deforestation are major contributors to global warming. These factors have led to extreme events including increased flooding, drought, and rising sea levels.
This document discusses key environmental issues including the greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, and acid rain. It defines each issue and explains their causes and effects. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface through greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat in the lower atmosphere. Global warming refers to the ongoing rise in average temperatures due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change more broadly encompasses shifting weather patterns that threaten ecosystems and food production. Acid rain occurs when sulfur and nitrogen emissions from burning fossil fuels fall to Earth in acidic forms, damaging trees and aquatic environments.
Climate Change is the defining issue of our time. From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and unprecedented in scale. Without drastic action today, adapting to these impacts in the future will be more difficult and costly (United Nations).
CLIMATE CHANGE presentation is prepared by Meena A S for school and collage students and teachers for easy understanidg of the concept, its causes, effects and solutions.
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate. It finds that glaciers and snow cover are declining rapidly around the world, including in regions like Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. This is increasing hazards like floods and landslides. Peak water levels in glacier-fed rivers have already passed or will pass by mid-century in many areas. This will significantly impact downstream water supply for billions of people. Adaptation measures are needed to help communities adjust and ensure sustainable water resources in a warming world. Limiting warming to 1.5C compared to 2C could help reduce these risks.
Climate change refers to changes in global weather patterns caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the atmosphere. The Philippines has implemented several programs and passed laws to respond to climate change impacts like rising seas and more extreme weather. Programs educate people on environmental protection, promote reforestation and clean energy to reduce emissions. Laws regulate pollution, mining practices, and solid waste management to mitigate climate change impacts on health, agriculture and ecosystems in the Philippines.
Global climate change is affecting coastal environments in several ways:
1) Sea-level rise is leading to inundation and erosion of coastal areas and saline intrusion into waterways.
2) Low-lying coastal deltas, floodplains, and estuaries are particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise.
3) Changes in ocean currents are also impacting coastal environments.
The document discusses several major environmental issues threatening the planet:
Climate change has caused 9 of the past 10 years to be the hottest on record. Conservation of species is important to prevent ecosystem imbalances from species extinctions. We are heavily dependent on fossil fuels but renewable alternatives have not been sufficient to replace them. Exploitation of natural resources through activities like mining, agriculture and fishing has led to deforestation and reduction of marine populations. Land degradation due to pollution and desertification has made the surface unsuitable for human use. Overpopulation puts increasing pressure on limited resources and strains economies. Pollution from industries, vehicles and waste is contaminating air, water and land. The rate of waste production exceeds treatment capabilities, leading to
The document introduces approaches to reconstructing past environments from geological records, which provide evidence of environmental variation and change over time. Key points include:
1) The geological record reveals periods of both local and global environmental change through features like sediment cycles and extinction events.
2) Fossils are very useful proxies for indicating environmental conditions, and microfossil analysis can provide information about factors like temperature and ocean chemistry.
3) Reconstructing past environments is challenging and uncertain, but tools like isotope analysis of microfossils have improved understanding of global environmental shifts.
Climate change is now accepted among scientists as human activities like carbon emissions from fossil fuel combustion, agriculture, and deforestation are major contributors to global warming. These factors have led to extreme events including increased flooding, drought, and rising sea levels.
This document discusses key environmental issues including the greenhouse effect, global warming, climate change, and acid rain. It defines each issue and explains their causes and effects. The greenhouse effect is a natural process that warms the Earth's surface through greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and methane trapping heat in the lower atmosphere. Global warming refers to the ongoing rise in average temperatures due to human-caused greenhouse gas emissions. Climate change more broadly encompasses shifting weather patterns that threaten ecosystems and food production. Acid rain occurs when sulfur and nitrogen emissions from burning fossil fuels fall to Earth in acidic forms, damaging trees and aquatic environments.
Climate Change is the defining issue of our time. From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production, to rising sea levels that increase the risk of catastrophic flooding, the impacts of climate change are global in scope and unprecedented in scale. Without drastic action today, adapting to these impacts in the future will be more difficult and costly (United Nations).
CLIMATE CHANGE presentation is prepared by Meena A S for school and collage students and teachers for easy understanidg of the concept, its causes, effects and solutions.
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate. It finds that glaciers and snow cover are declining rapidly around the world, including in regions like Europe, Africa, South America and Asia. This is increasing hazards like floods and landslides. Peak water levels in glacier-fed rivers have already passed or will pass by mid-century in many areas. This will significantly impact downstream water supply for billions of people. Adaptation measures are needed to help communities adjust and ensure sustainable water resources in a warming world. Limiting warming to 1.5C compared to 2C could help reduce these risks.
Climate change refers to changes in global weather patterns caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This releases greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide that trap heat in the atmosphere. The Philippines has implemented several programs and passed laws to respond to climate change impacts like rising seas and more extreme weather. Programs educate people on environmental protection, promote reforestation and clean energy to reduce emissions. Laws regulate pollution, mining practices, and solid waste management to mitigate climate change impacts on health, agriculture and ecosystems in the Philippines.
Global climate change is affecting coastal environments in several ways:
1) Sea-level rise is leading to inundation and erosion of coastal areas and saline intrusion into waterways.
2) Low-lying coastal deltas, floodplains, and estuaries are particularly vulnerable to sea-level rise.
3) Changes in ocean currents are also impacting coastal environments.
The document discusses several major environmental issues threatening the planet:
Climate change has caused 9 of the past 10 years to be the hottest on record. Conservation of species is important to prevent ecosystem imbalances from species extinctions. We are heavily dependent on fossil fuels but renewable alternatives have not been sufficient to replace them. Exploitation of natural resources through activities like mining, agriculture and fishing has led to deforestation and reduction of marine populations. Land degradation due to pollution and desertification has made the surface unsuitable for human use. Overpopulation puts increasing pressure on limited resources and strains economies. Pollution from industries, vehicles and waste is contaminating air, water and land. The rate of waste production exceeds treatment capabilities, leading to
The document introduces approaches to reconstructing past environments from geological records, which provide evidence of environmental variation and change over time. Key points include:
1) The geological record reveals periods of both local and global environmental change through features like sediment cycles and extinction events.
2) Fossils are very useful proxies for indicating environmental conditions, and microfossil analysis can provide information about factors like temperature and ocean chemistry.
3) Reconstructing past environments is challenging and uncertain, but tools like isotope analysis of microfossils have improved understanding of global environmental shifts.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change on oceans and cryosphere (ice) as outlined in the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC). It notes that sea level rise will continue beyond 2100 and could reach 1 meter by 2300 under low emissions scenarios but up to 5.4 meters under high emissions. Adaptation will be necessary to address sea level rise impacts, with low emissions giving the best chance of successful adaptation. The document emphasizes that every fraction of a degree of warming, every year of action or inaction, and every mitigation or adaptation action matters to address the threats of climate change on oceans, coasts, and low-lying islands.
The document provides an overview of the key topics, subtopics, and learning objectives for a geography revision unit on physical geography. It covers several topics including restless earth, climate, the biosphere, water systems, coastal environments, and extreme environments. For each topic, it lists several subtopics and specifics that students should be able to explain, describe, analyze, or evaluate based on examples. The objectives focus on both conceptual understanding of processes and application of knowledge to case studies.
This document discusses biodiversity, green roofs, and greenhouses. It notes that biodiversity encompasses genetic, species, and ecosystem variety but is declining due to habitat changes from agriculture, construction, pollution, and climate change. Green roofs can improve building insulation and air quality while reducing pollution. Greenhouses contribute to increased temperatures through carbon dioxide and methane emissions.
Human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation are increasing greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere like carbon dioxide and methane. This is causing the planet to warm through the greenhouse effect. Some impacts of the warming include rising sea levels, changes in rainfall patterns, and effects on plants, wildlife and humans. The surface temperature of the Earth has increased 0.5-1.0 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 1800s, sea levels have risen by 4-8 inches in the last century, and seasonal changes like plant growing periods are occurring. Actions are being taken at global, national and local levels to measure, reduce and address the risks of climate change.
The document discusses several issues related to nature conservation in South Africa, including population growth, deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It notes that the population has increased without bounds in recent years, putting pressure on resources and leading to a 67.7% rise in deforestation over 10 years. Animals are being poached from reserves while water, air, and other biotic factors are being polluted. Deforestation and pollution contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. The document also discusses the threats of climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, floods, and heat waves due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Students are assigned a group project to create a poster addressing various environmental issues and how to prevent
Central Australia, also known as the Dead Heart, is uninhabitable by humans due to its dry nature and immense heat. Human settlement in Australia has been restricted to areas near water sources like river systems or the coast, as rainfall is too little inland. While Australia's population contributes a small percentage to global pollution, their concentration along the coasts isolates those living more inland. The environment has significantly shaped how and where humans live in Australia.
Cambio climatico desertificacion y deforestacion en mexicoSagrario Gamez
Climate change, desertification and deforestation in Mexico. The document discusses how climate change is altering the climate significantly due to factors like latitude, altitude, winds, and more. It then discusses how human influence on climate can be both systematic and part of the biosphere. Deforestation and desertification are also covered, with deforestation decreasing water supply and climate balance, while desertification can be caused by overfarming and results in loss of vegetation and soil erosion. Desertification affects a quarter of the planet and many poor regions. The main causes are overfarming, overgrazing, deforestation, and lack of irrigation.
Weather and climate have both short-term and long-term impacts on livestock development and management. This talk will focus on longer-term trends in climate and drought over time across the United States and the impacts of changes in these factors on animal agriculture. We will start by examining the trends in temperature and precipitation that have occurred over different regions of the US over the past century and how they have varied from one area to another. Then we will look at how future climate is predicted and problems in making useful predictions. We will follow that by looking at some of the most reliable predictions of future climate and discuss the potential impacts on livestock health, forage and feed supply, and farm management practices and the importance of resilience in farm practices. We will conclude by identifying both the challenges and the opportunities for future livestock producers in a changing climate.
http://www.extension.org/pages/67615/impacts-of-a-changing-cimate-on-animal-agriculture
I. The polar regions are rapidly losing ice and experiencing changes in their oceans, with regional and global impacts.
II. The future polar regions will look profoundly different depending on how much warming occurs.
III. Choices exist to limit impacts and build resilience, but concerted action is needed to enable effective solutions.
Through the project the students will learn that the temperature of Earth is increasing which is threat to human civilization.We should minimise the fuel consumption to reduce green house gases.The students will learn real life Mathematics .They will learn to predict the amount of ice amount of Arctic sea by using linear equation.
The amount of sea ice in ( sq km) is a linear function of year.
Some pictures are taken from www.nasaclimate.org
The project was selected for seminar " Development of quality teaching in Mathematics" at RIE, Ajmer under Poster presentation category .
Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo BasinCIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes projections for climate change impacts in the Congo Basin region. It finds that annual temperatures are expected to increase under both high and low emission scenarios. Precipitation projections are more uncertain, but increases are expected in wet season rainfall and river discharge, potentially causing more flooding. Droughts and lower dry season flows are also projected for some northern and southern areas. These changes could impact hydropower production, ecosystem carbon storage, agriculture, and increase needs for adaptation strategies around extreme weather preparedness, diversification of crops and energy sources, and forest and water management.
The document summarizes impacts of climate change including rising global temperatures, sea levels, and shifts in ecosystems. Continued carbon emissions are expected to lead to more warming, melting of ice sheets and glaciers, and sea level rise of several meters over centuries. This poses risks to coastal cities and islands. Certain tipping points such as thawing permafrost and collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet could have irreversible consequences if crossed. Urgent action is needed to reduce carbon emissions according to the IPCC.
Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere. The oceans absorb much of this increased heat and carbon dioxide, leading to changes like rising temperatures, shifting currents, and acidification. These changes threaten marine life and ecosystems by disrupting food sources, forcing migrations, damaging coral reefs, and allowing invasive species to outcompete natives. Without action to address climate change, its impacts on the ocean environment will continue to intensify.
This family letter from Amity Global School outlines the upcoming 3rd grade study unit on how changes in Earth and its atmosphere impact human lives. Students will examine how Earth's components interact, why and how the planet has changed over time, and how humans respond to those changes. Key concepts include change, causation, and responsibility. Students will develop research and self-management skills by independently researching natural disasters and presenting their findings. Assessments will include a comic strip or puppet show illustrating preparedness and safety plans for disasters. Lessons will also cover adjectives in English, multiplication in Math, birthday celebrations in Hindi, dragon eyes in art, and creating animated natural disaster presentations in ICT.
This document discusses climate change and its impacts. It defines climate change as a significant change in weather patterns over decades or longer that can include changes in average conditions or more/fewer extreme weather events. Climate change is caused by both natural factors and certain human activities like greenhouse gas emissions. The document notes that climate change poses major challenges and will profoundly impact factors like health, food, air and water. Poor communities are most vulnerable to its effects. It raises issues of climate justice since less developed nations contribute very little to emissions but experience major impacts. Adaptation strategies are needed to help communities adjust to climate change impacts.
A presentation on impact of human activities on weather and climateVasu Malhotra
This document is a report by students in New Delhi analyzing changes to weather and climatic conditions in nearby areas and the human factors responsible. It discusses how human activities like changed lifestyles, deforestation, agriculture, energy production and waste generation are contributing to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases and modifying the environment. The impacts of climate change include rising sea levels, worsening health issues, more severe droughts and melting ice sheets. The report urges actions like preserving forests, transitioning to renewable energy and obtaining a global climate deal to address this urgent problem.
The document discusses several topics related to climate change and the environment:
1) It describes how climate change can cause increases in global temperatures, floods, droughts and heat waves as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere. Oceans are also warming and sea levels are rising.
2) It explains that human activities over the past century, like burning fossil fuels, have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are causing the greenhouse effect and global warming.
3) The document then discusses topics like the ozone layer, acid rain, and concludes that collective action is needed to address climate change and its effects on the planet.
Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification for the Future of...CIFOR-ICRAF
The document summarizes various impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on tropical marine ecosystems in Indonesia. It notes that oceans have absorbed over 1/3 of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, leading to ocean acidification, sea level rise, and warming temperatures that affect corals, fish, and other marine life. Studies from Bali show bleaching has killed 60% of corals at one reef and lower pH and higher temperatures reduce coral and algal growth. The document also discusses impacts to blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses, including coastal squeeze from rising seas, changes in hydrology and salinity, and thermal stress. Cumulative impacts are expected to reduce carbon capture and sequestration. Solutions
Tikopia: A climate smart, sustainable and multifunctional islandSIANI
Presentation by Thilde Bech Bruun, University of Copenhagen - at the young researchers meeting on multifunctional landscapes, Gothenburg June 7-8, 2016.
The document discusses the risks of climate change, especially for small island states. It outlines that greenhouse gas concentrations are rising and global temperatures have increased over the past century. Small island states face risks from sea level rise such as coastal flooding, damage to infrastructure, and salination of freshwater supplies. Climate change can also exacerbate health issues like temperature-related illness, diseases spread by food and water, and vector-borne diseases. The document calls for health ministries to assess climate change risks and work with other agencies to implement adaptation strategies.
The document discusses the impacts of climate change on oceans and cryosphere (ice) as outlined in the IPCC's Special Report on the Ocean and Cryosphere in a Changing Climate (SROCC). It notes that sea level rise will continue beyond 2100 and could reach 1 meter by 2300 under low emissions scenarios but up to 5.4 meters under high emissions. Adaptation will be necessary to address sea level rise impacts, with low emissions giving the best chance of successful adaptation. The document emphasizes that every fraction of a degree of warming, every year of action or inaction, and every mitigation or adaptation action matters to address the threats of climate change on oceans, coasts, and low-lying islands.
The document provides an overview of the key topics, subtopics, and learning objectives for a geography revision unit on physical geography. It covers several topics including restless earth, climate, the biosphere, water systems, coastal environments, and extreme environments. For each topic, it lists several subtopics and specifics that students should be able to explain, describe, analyze, or evaluate based on examples. The objectives focus on both conceptual understanding of processes and application of knowledge to case studies.
This document discusses biodiversity, green roofs, and greenhouses. It notes that biodiversity encompasses genetic, species, and ecosystem variety but is declining due to habitat changes from agriculture, construction, pollution, and climate change. Green roofs can improve building insulation and air quality while reducing pollution. Greenhouses contribute to increased temperatures through carbon dioxide and methane emissions.
Human activities like burning fossil fuels and deforestation are increasing greenhouse gas levels in the atmosphere like carbon dioxide and methane. This is causing the planet to warm through the greenhouse effect. Some impacts of the warming include rising sea levels, changes in rainfall patterns, and effects on plants, wildlife and humans. The surface temperature of the Earth has increased 0.5-1.0 degrees Fahrenheit since the late 1800s, sea levels have risen by 4-8 inches in the last century, and seasonal changes like plant growing periods are occurring. Actions are being taken at global, national and local levels to measure, reduce and address the risks of climate change.
The document discusses several issues related to nature conservation in South Africa, including population growth, deforestation, pollution, and climate change. It notes that the population has increased without bounds in recent years, putting pressure on resources and leading to a 67.7% rise in deforestation over 10 years. Animals are being poached from reserves while water, air, and other biotic factors are being polluted. Deforestation and pollution contribute to global warming and ozone depletion. The document also discusses the threats of climate change, such as rising sea levels, droughts, floods, and heat waves due to increasing greenhouse gas emissions. Students are assigned a group project to create a poster addressing various environmental issues and how to prevent
Central Australia, also known as the Dead Heart, is uninhabitable by humans due to its dry nature and immense heat. Human settlement in Australia has been restricted to areas near water sources like river systems or the coast, as rainfall is too little inland. While Australia's population contributes a small percentage to global pollution, their concentration along the coasts isolates those living more inland. The environment has significantly shaped how and where humans live in Australia.
Cambio climatico desertificacion y deforestacion en mexicoSagrario Gamez
Climate change, desertification and deforestation in Mexico. The document discusses how climate change is altering the climate significantly due to factors like latitude, altitude, winds, and more. It then discusses how human influence on climate can be both systematic and part of the biosphere. Deforestation and desertification are also covered, with deforestation decreasing water supply and climate balance, while desertification can be caused by overfarming and results in loss of vegetation and soil erosion. Desertification affects a quarter of the planet and many poor regions. The main causes are overfarming, overgrazing, deforestation, and lack of irrigation.
Weather and climate have both short-term and long-term impacts on livestock development and management. This talk will focus on longer-term trends in climate and drought over time across the United States and the impacts of changes in these factors on animal agriculture. We will start by examining the trends in temperature and precipitation that have occurred over different regions of the US over the past century and how they have varied from one area to another. Then we will look at how future climate is predicted and problems in making useful predictions. We will follow that by looking at some of the most reliable predictions of future climate and discuss the potential impacts on livestock health, forage and feed supply, and farm management practices and the importance of resilience in farm practices. We will conclude by identifying both the challenges and the opportunities for future livestock producers in a changing climate.
http://www.extension.org/pages/67615/impacts-of-a-changing-cimate-on-animal-agriculture
I. The polar regions are rapidly losing ice and experiencing changes in their oceans, with regional and global impacts.
II. The future polar regions will look profoundly different depending on how much warming occurs.
III. Choices exist to limit impacts and build resilience, but concerted action is needed to enable effective solutions.
Through the project the students will learn that the temperature of Earth is increasing which is threat to human civilization.We should minimise the fuel consumption to reduce green house gases.The students will learn real life Mathematics .They will learn to predict the amount of ice amount of Arctic sea by using linear equation.
The amount of sea ice in ( sq km) is a linear function of year.
Some pictures are taken from www.nasaclimate.org
The project was selected for seminar " Development of quality teaching in Mathematics" at RIE, Ajmer under Poster presentation category .
Climate Change Scenarios for the Congo BasinCIFOR-ICRAF
This document summarizes projections for climate change impacts in the Congo Basin region. It finds that annual temperatures are expected to increase under both high and low emission scenarios. Precipitation projections are more uncertain, but increases are expected in wet season rainfall and river discharge, potentially causing more flooding. Droughts and lower dry season flows are also projected for some northern and southern areas. These changes could impact hydropower production, ecosystem carbon storage, agriculture, and increase needs for adaptation strategies around extreme weather preparedness, diversification of crops and energy sources, and forest and water management.
The document summarizes impacts of climate change including rising global temperatures, sea levels, and shifts in ecosystems. Continued carbon emissions are expected to lead to more warming, melting of ice sheets and glaciers, and sea level rise of several meters over centuries. This poses risks to coastal cities and islands. Certain tipping points such as thawing permafrost and collapse of the West Antarctic ice sheet could have irreversible consequences if crossed. Urgent action is needed to reduce carbon emissions according to the IPCC.
Global warming is caused by greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trapping heat in the atmosphere. The oceans absorb much of this increased heat and carbon dioxide, leading to changes like rising temperatures, shifting currents, and acidification. These changes threaten marine life and ecosystems by disrupting food sources, forcing migrations, damaging coral reefs, and allowing invasive species to outcompete natives. Without action to address climate change, its impacts on the ocean environment will continue to intensify.
This family letter from Amity Global School outlines the upcoming 3rd grade study unit on how changes in Earth and its atmosphere impact human lives. Students will examine how Earth's components interact, why and how the planet has changed over time, and how humans respond to those changes. Key concepts include change, causation, and responsibility. Students will develop research and self-management skills by independently researching natural disasters and presenting their findings. Assessments will include a comic strip or puppet show illustrating preparedness and safety plans for disasters. Lessons will also cover adjectives in English, multiplication in Math, birthday celebrations in Hindi, dragon eyes in art, and creating animated natural disaster presentations in ICT.
This document discusses climate change and its impacts. It defines climate change as a significant change in weather patterns over decades or longer that can include changes in average conditions or more/fewer extreme weather events. Climate change is caused by both natural factors and certain human activities like greenhouse gas emissions. The document notes that climate change poses major challenges and will profoundly impact factors like health, food, air and water. Poor communities are most vulnerable to its effects. It raises issues of climate justice since less developed nations contribute very little to emissions but experience major impacts. Adaptation strategies are needed to help communities adjust to climate change impacts.
A presentation on impact of human activities on weather and climateVasu Malhotra
This document is a report by students in New Delhi analyzing changes to weather and climatic conditions in nearby areas and the human factors responsible. It discusses how human activities like changed lifestyles, deforestation, agriculture, energy production and waste generation are contributing to climate change by releasing greenhouse gases and modifying the environment. The impacts of climate change include rising sea levels, worsening health issues, more severe droughts and melting ice sheets. The report urges actions like preserving forests, transitioning to renewable energy and obtaining a global climate deal to address this urgent problem.
The document discusses several topics related to climate change and the environment:
1) It describes how climate change can cause increases in global temperatures, floods, droughts and heat waves as greenhouse gas emissions trap heat in the atmosphere. Oceans are also warming and sea levels are rising.
2) It explains that human activities over the past century, like burning fossil fuels, have released large amounts of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that are causing the greenhouse effect and global warming.
3) The document then discusses topics like the ozone layer, acid rain, and concludes that collective action is needed to address climate change and its effects on the planet.
Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification for the Future of...CIFOR-ICRAF
The document summarizes various impacts of climate change and ocean acidification on tropical marine ecosystems in Indonesia. It notes that oceans have absorbed over 1/3 of anthropogenic CO2 emissions, leading to ocean acidification, sea level rise, and warming temperatures that affect corals, fish, and other marine life. Studies from Bali show bleaching has killed 60% of corals at one reef and lower pH and higher temperatures reduce coral and algal growth. The document also discusses impacts to blue carbon ecosystems like mangroves and seagrasses, including coastal squeeze from rising seas, changes in hydrology and salinity, and thermal stress. Cumulative impacts are expected to reduce carbon capture and sequestration. Solutions
Tikopia: A climate smart, sustainable and multifunctional islandSIANI
Presentation by Thilde Bech Bruun, University of Copenhagen - at the young researchers meeting on multifunctional landscapes, Gothenburg June 7-8, 2016.
The document discusses the risks of climate change, especially for small island states. It outlines that greenhouse gas concentrations are rising and global temperatures have increased over the past century. Small island states face risks from sea level rise such as coastal flooding, damage to infrastructure, and salination of freshwater supplies. Climate change can also exacerbate health issues like temperature-related illness, diseases spread by food and water, and vector-borne diseases. The document calls for health ministries to assess climate change risks and work with other agencies to implement adaptation strategies.
Climate change poses new challenges for human health in the Pacific Basin. Increased extreme weather, rising temperatures and sea levels will impact the region. More intense storms, droughts, and flooding are expected. Disease transmission may change, increasing risks like dengue fever. Both mitigation of further climate change and adaptation to impacts already occurring are needed responses.
Climate Change Impacts Overview Delhi April 06_David Warrilo.pptFahadAli189139
This document discusses the impacts of climate change that are already evident such as melting glaciers and rising sea levels. It also outlines economic losses from extreme weather events like floods and hurricanes. Temperatures are predicted to continue rising significantly by 2100 which will further impact sectors like agriculture, human health, and sea level rise. While adaptation is necessary, it has limits, so mitigation of greenhouse gases through stabilization is needed to avoid dangerous climate change and allow for sustainable development.
Is flooding the new normal? Nick Reynard of the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology presents at the Flood, Risk & Insurance conference October 2015. For more information, see our Natural Hazards science area: http://www.ceh.ac.uk/our-science/science-areas/natural-hazards
This document provides definitions and context around key climate change terms such as climate change, climate variability, vulnerability, resilience, adaptation, and mitigation. It discusses the natural greenhouse effect and how human activities have enhanced this effect by increasing greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere. This enhanced greenhouse effect has caused a rise in global surface temperatures between 1900-1990 and further warming is projected this century. The impacts of climate change cut across ecosystems, human systems, urban systems, economic systems and social systems. There has been growing international concern about climate change leading to agreements like the UNFCCC and Kyoto Protocol to reduce emissions and more recently the Paris Agreement. The IPCC provides regular climate change assessments. Pacific island countries are especially vulnerable to climate impacts
1) Climate change is expected to increase extreme weather events such as hotter hot periods and more intense storms. It will also redistribute water resources and shift climate zones.
2) Many ecosystems will be impacted through rising temperatures, ocean acidification, and sea level rise which can damage coral reefs and coastal wetlands. This threatens biodiversity and livelihoods.
3) Agriculture and food security will be affected by changes in temperature, rainfall, and increased natural disasters. Crop yields may decrease in many regions, increasing the risk of undernutrition.
The Climate Change Action Plan in Bangladesh is built around six pillars to help the country adapt to climate change impacts. The pillars include ensuring food security and health care for vulnerable groups; strengthening disaster management; building and maintaining infrastructure like embankments; increasing research and knowledge sharing; promoting low-carbon development; and building institutional capacity across government, civil society and the private sector. Some examples of adaptation measures Bangladesh is taking include helping people increase income through alternative livelihoods like household vegetable farming and developing rice species that are tolerant of saltwater intrusion.
For Climate Change Workshop by British Computer Society on 17-Sep-08.
Physics & Chemistry of Climate Change,
Effects and Costs of Climate Change,
Geographical Information and use of it,
Some International Meetings and Local Authority Measures,
Climate Change Bill 2008,
Carbon trading / offsetting,
Reducing Carbon Emissions – Websites & Actions.
The document discusses global warming and its causes, evidence, and potential impacts. It also outlines strategies to mitigate and adapt to global warming effects, including the Kyoto Protocol which aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Key technologies discussed are carbon capture and storage from large industrial sources, with geological storage seen as a promising option to help address the global challenge of climate change.
This document discusses how climate change is impacting the Antarctic region and CCAMLR's potential role in monitoring and responding to these changes. It outlines that warming temperatures and ocean acidification pose risks to Antarctic fisheries and ecosystems. The document then discusses Norway's Antarctic research focus on krill and ice sheets. It notes the unpredictability of climate impacts, such as rapid ice sheet collapse, and uncertainties around how climate change could impact krill populations and alter the Antarctic ecosystem. The document argues that CCAMLR could play a more proactive role in climate monitoring by utilizing its fishing fleets to collect environmental data and establishing monitoring programs within marine protected areas. This would help address knowledge gaps and strengthen the scientific basis for CCA
Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig, Senior Research Scientist, NASA Goddard Institute for Space Studies Senior Research Scientist, Earth Institute at Columbia University Co-Chair Mayor Bloomberg’s Climate Change Commission Co-Director Urban Climate Change Research Network (UCCRN); National Institute for Coastal & Harbor Infrastructure, John F. Kennedy Center, Boston, Nov. 12, 2013: "The Triple Threat of Rising Sea Levels, Extreme Storms and Aging Infrastructure: Coastal Community Responses and The Federal Role" See http://www.nichiusa.org or http://www.nichi.us
General intro on European Climate Change and CID’s (guided by Factsheet Europe)ipcc-media
The document summarizes key findings from the Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Working Group I on the physical science basis of climate change for the European region. It finds that temperatures are rising across Europe faster than the global average and heat waves are increasing, while cold spells are decreasing. Precipitation patterns are changing with more heavy rainfall in northern Europe in winter and drying in the Mediterranean in summer. Sea level rise and coastal flooding are increasing, and snow and ice cover is declining at high altitudes and latitudes. Specific regional impacts are also discussed, such as increased flooding in northern and western Europe but decreased flooding and increased fire risk in eastern Europe. The combination of changes poses increased risks
Global warming is caused by both natural factors and human activities that increase greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide. The key human factors are burning fossil fuels and deforestation. This traps heat in the lower atmosphere and causes average surface temperatures to rise globally. Effects of global warming include rising sea levels, more extreme weather, damage to ecosystems, and threats to food and water security. Addressing climate change requires both mitigation efforts like transitioning to renewable energy and adaptation strategies to deal with impacts that can no longer be avoided.
The document summarizes key findings from the IPCC's 5th assessment report on climate change. It notes that the report provides further evidence that human activity is the dominant cause of warming trends since the mid-20th century. Projections for future temperature increases have been reinforced, with global temperatures likely to exceed 1.5°C by 2100 under all scenarios except RCP2.6. The Bodele Depression in Chad is identified as one of the largest sources of dust in the world, exporting millions of tons annually that fertilize ecosystems in Africa, South America, and the Atlantic.
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2. 1. Climate change
2. Impacts on heritage
3. Addressing the
problem
Conclusion
OVERVIEW
3. Climate Change
…a change in the average climate (or its variability) from one
averaging period to the next (i.e. 30 years).
(Parry and Carter, 1998: 5)
Flooding Yeats tower Thor Ballylee 2015 Irishtimes.com
7. Sample of Vulnerability Assessment Results
Brú na
Bóinne
Rock Art Buried deposits Structures and
Monuments
Cultural
Landscape
Impacts for
which
Vulnerability
is High
(priority 1)
ǃ Changes in
biodeterioration
ǃ Changes in
agriculture
(ploughing, crops)
ǃ Flooding (fluvial &
pluvial)
ǃ Structural
collapse
ǃ Flooding (fluvial
& pluvial)
ǃ Changes in land
Use
Skellig Michael Buried
Deposits
Structures and features Cultural Landscape
Impacts for which
Vulnerability is
High (priority 1)
ǃ Pressure collapse
ǃ Erosion of foundations
ǃ Structural damage by wind
ǃ Access
ǃ Soil erosion
ǃ Loss of vegetation
ǃ Change of species
ǃ Rock fall
8. Addressing the Problem in Ireland
Understanding - Research & Monitoring
Manage effects - Adaptation & policy
9. Uncertainty & complexity
Short-term thinking in policy and funding decisions
There is no quality in human nature, which causes more fatal errors
in our conduct, than that which leads us to prefer whatever is present
to the distant and remote… [David Hume, A Treatise of Human
Nature]
Denial and/or fear amongst policy makers; both in
relation to the scale of the problem and the possible
impacts – hard decisions
Addressing the Problem; Barriers
10. Climate Change, Heritage
and Tourism
Implications for Ireland’s
Coast and Inland
Waterways
2009 report by Heritage
Council and Failte Ireland
Addressing the Problem; Research
12. Two types of monitors required:
1. Climate Monitors – recording detailed information on the local climate
2. Impact Monitors – recording the effects of climate on heritage values (loss and/or
change)
Relating two sets of data will enable clarification of climate change effects.
NB timescale is long term (30-100 years)
Weather station
at Clonmacnoise
13. Monitoring at 5 National Monuments using
LegIT (Legacy Indicator Tool)
14. e.g. MASC - Monitoring the
Archaeology of Sligo’s Coastline in
2015
• 850 hours of local community
volunteer work…
• 5 new registered archaeological
monuments
• 148 vulnerable archaeological
monuments mapped <10m from
the coast…
Addressing the Problem; Citizen
Science
15. Reactive: Coastal erosion strategy developed in response to large increase in
reported human remains finds following 2013/14 storms
http://www.engineersjournal.ie/2017/06/06/coastal-erosion-in-ireland-a-
perspective-on-past-present-and-future-management/
Addressing the Problem; Policy
16. Proactive: National Adaptation Strategy - Built & Archaeological
Heritage sectoral plan under Climate Action and Low Carbon
Development Act 2016
• Joint sectoral approach
• Impacts up to 2050
•Longer term policies & plans
– targeting resources
•Monitoring & recording
- no heroic measures
18. AFP photo Tim Cole rt.com
Climate change is, and will continue, changing Ireland’s
heritage…natural & cultural, tangible and intangible
Effective response requires Resources, Authority,
Leadership & Information
Uncertainty due many unknown variables but in general we can expect…
Shows both catastrophic (flooding), cumulative (biodeterioration) and indirect (land use changes) Intended as an aid to decision makers, requires active review supported by monitoring
Policy after the fact – dev policy as a response is current pattern