The physical chemistry of the atmosphere, and the relation between Greenhouse gas concentration and temperature, are well understood and have been since the 19th century, although our understanding of the role of water vapour is far from perfect. A large part of the global warming of the Earth's surface takes place in the ocean, which covers 70% of the globe and is the main source of water vapour. Reliable measurements of sea surface temperature from ships started in 1853 and are now continued with drifting buoys that can profile down to 1000 m. Although these observations are sparse compared with the size of the ocean, they nevertheless all reveal a consistent rise in ocean temperature that translates into a slow rise in sea level due to thermal expansion. SAMS
is one of an international group of laboratories surrounding the north Atlantic that monitor the global ocean circulation. We have seen a rapid rise in temperature west of Scotland that can be attributed in part to global warming, but also to changes in circulation patterns of the Atlantic. Modern tools, such as remotely operated marine gliders that can dive to 1000 m, are changing the way we make observations and will enable us to improve our understanding of the way in which the
ocean circulation behaves over long periods of time.
[Presentation at the UHI Climate Change Summit 2010 by Toby Sherwin, Toby Sherwin, Professor of Oceanography, Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS) UHI]
Presentation by Susanna Scott, Saint Lucia's Department of Sustainable Development, for the event "Understanding Climate Change Adaptation in the Saint Lucia Context," a briefing for journalists held in Castries, Saint Lucia, on June 25, 2017.
The physical chemistry of the atmosphere, and the relation between Greenhouse gas concentration and temperature, are well understood and have been since the 19th century, although our understanding of the role of water vapour is far from perfect. A large part of the global warming of the Earth's surface takes place in the ocean, which covers 70% of the globe and is the main source of water vapour. Reliable measurements of sea surface temperature from ships started in 1853 and are now continued with drifting buoys that can profile down to 1000 m. Although these observations are sparse compared with the size of the ocean, they nevertheless all reveal a consistent rise in ocean temperature that translates into a slow rise in sea level due to thermal expansion. SAMS
is one of an international group of laboratories surrounding the north Atlantic that monitor the global ocean circulation. We have seen a rapid rise in temperature west of Scotland that can be attributed in part to global warming, but also to changes in circulation patterns of the Atlantic. Modern tools, such as remotely operated marine gliders that can dive to 1000 m, are changing the way we make observations and will enable us to improve our understanding of the way in which the
ocean circulation behaves over long periods of time.
[Presentation at the UHI Climate Change Summit 2010 by Toby Sherwin, Toby Sherwin, Professor of Oceanography, Scottish Association of Marine Science (SAMS) UHI]
Presentation by Susanna Scott, Saint Lucia's Department of Sustainable Development, for the event "Understanding Climate Change Adaptation in the Saint Lucia Context," a briefing for journalists held in Castries, Saint Lucia, on June 25, 2017.
Global climate change Refers to changes in any aspects of the earth’s climate including temperature, precipitation and storm intensity and patterns.
Global warming is an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.
Climate change is a major problem in recent world.We need to protect our world through some strategies which will help to reduce and somehow acts as a factor against climate change.
GLOBAL WARMING, GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTHFernando Alcoforado
This article aims to present the impacts of global warming and the consequent global climate change on human health and the solutions to avoid its harmful consequences against humanity. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to promote a profound transformation of current society, which has been extremely destructive of the planet's living conditions. Therefore, it is essential to build a sustainable society, replacing the current dominant economic model throughout the world with one that takes into account man integrated with the environment, with nature, that is, the model of sustainable development. The Paris Agreement was analyzed based on the COP 21 organized by the UN through which 195 countries and the European Union defined how humanity will fight global warming in the coming decades, as well as was analyzed literature related to global warming and climate change to extract the conclusions that point out how to replace the current development model with the sustainable development model.
This is the introduction to the course 'Climate Change and Global Environment' conducted at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Climate change; its effects on pakistanShahid Khan
The climate system is a complex, interactive system consisting of the atmosphere, land surface, snow and ice, oceans and other bodies of water, and living things.
Press Release 24 March 2012 Tampakan
Press Release on the Tampakan mining issue by Clive Montgomery Wicks and and Dr Robert Goodland , international environmental conservation and development technical experts of the London Working Group on Mining in the Philippines and members of the Tampakan Forum.
Global climate change Refers to changes in any aspects of the earth’s climate including temperature, precipitation and storm intensity and patterns.
Global warming is an increase in Earth’s average surface temperature due to rising levels of greenhouse gases.
Climate change is a major problem in recent world.We need to protect our world through some strategies which will help to reduce and somehow acts as a factor against climate change.
GLOBAL WARMING, GLOBAL CLIMATE CHANGE AND ITS IMPACTS ON HUMAN HEALTHFernando Alcoforado
This article aims to present the impacts of global warming and the consequent global climate change on human health and the solutions to avoid its harmful consequences against humanity. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to promote a profound transformation of current society, which has been extremely destructive of the planet's living conditions. Therefore, it is essential to build a sustainable society, replacing the current dominant economic model throughout the world with one that takes into account man integrated with the environment, with nature, that is, the model of sustainable development. The Paris Agreement was analyzed based on the COP 21 organized by the UN through which 195 countries and the European Union defined how humanity will fight global warming in the coming decades, as well as was analyzed literature related to global warming and climate change to extract the conclusions that point out how to replace the current development model with the sustainable development model.
This is the introduction to the course 'Climate Change and Global Environment' conducted at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
Climate change; its effects on pakistanShahid Khan
The climate system is a complex, interactive system consisting of the atmosphere, land surface, snow and ice, oceans and other bodies of water, and living things.
Press Release 24 March 2012 Tampakan
Press Release on the Tampakan mining issue by Clive Montgomery Wicks and and Dr Robert Goodland , international environmental conservation and development technical experts of the London Working Group on Mining in the Philippines and members of the Tampakan Forum.
Improving environmental geoscience communication - a policy perspectivedliverman
Joy Jacqueline Pereira
Chair, IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM)
Institute for Environment and Development (LESTARI)
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, 43600 Bangi, Malaysia
Email: joy@pkrisc.cc.ukm.my
The governance of environmental issues at international and regional levels, is conducted via an intricate web of agreements, treaties, conventions and institutions. Crucial environmental issues are addressed through global or regional policy instruments such as Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs), which provide for actions and initiatives by countries that are parties to these agreements and share their objectives. Sovereign nations have various governance systems to manage environment and development within their borders. At the national level, many countries have institutionalised environmental policy. A range of policy instruments is employed at various levels and sectors, across spatial and non-spatial scales to improve environmental management. Such instruments may be legislative, regulatory, procedural, economic or voluntary in nature, or a combination, depending on its purpose and the level, sector or scale of operation.
Environmental geoscience provides expertise and tools to map physical resources as well as assess and monitor them for pollution and mismanagement in a systematic and integrated approach. In addition, environmental geoscience can also contribute to assess the vulnerability of society to catastrophic and insidious environmental hazards. The three dimensional spatial and temporal approach of environmental geoscience allows for an appreciation of the "big picture" where the environment is concerned. Thus, environmental geoscience has an important role to play in developing novel knowledge and approaches that can support various policy instruments to promote sustainable development.
To contribute effectively in the policy arena, environmental geoscience information should be communicated in the right form, at the right time to the proper channel for a specific purpose. In this regard, the role of the IUGS Commission on Geoscience for Environmental Management (IUGS-GEM) is to develop approaches and provide guidance to environmental geoscientists on how best to integrate environmental geoscience into policy and to communicate its importance to potential interest groups such as policy makers, politicians, environmental organizations, other science disciplines, and the general public.
Incorporating social media in the classroom to support self-determined (heuta...Lisa Marie Blaschke
Social media has become more ubiquitous within higher education and can play an important role in helping students become more self-determined in their learning and in building and sustaining a personal learning network (PLN) throughout their studies and beyond. This lecture will provide a framework for defining and choosing social media for use in the classroom, based on using a heutagogical (self-determined learning) approach to course design. The lecture will also demo a variety of ways for incorporating social media such as Twitter, e-portfolios, mind-mapping, GoogleDocs, and Diigo within the classroom.
Learn about the regulations surrounding the Clean Air Act and how to remain in compliance with them. This presentation covers:
Which regulations apply to your institution
How to meet recording and reporting requirements
Tactics for keeping compliant with all necessary regulations
1. Economic Development Of The Philippines
2. Fidel V. Ramos
Economic Growth Can Thrive In A Democracy
3. Fidel V. Ramos
12th President of the Philippines(1992–1998), is remembered for steadfastly promoting the principles of peopleempowermentand globalcompetitiveness.
In 1993, He quickly led the nation out of darkness putting an end to the power crisis that crippled Filipino homes and industries for two years.
He made programs to fight poverty in accordance with the will of the Filipino people expressed by 229 structural/reform laws enacted by Congress during his term.
The years1993-1997, the Philippine economy recovered dramatically.
Ramos implemented a comprehensive Social Reform Agenda(SRA) that addressed the long-standing problem of poverty: jobs and livelihood, health, education and skills training, housing, environmental protection, children and the youth, the elderly and the handicapped, agrarian reform, and access to equal opportunity.
Filipino families’ average income grew more during his administration compared to 20 years before. He pushed for the deregulation of key industries and theliberalizationof the economy.
He encouraged the privatization of public entities, to include the modernization of public infrastructure through an expanded Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) law.
4. Fidel V. Ramos
Under Ramos, the Philippines experienced a period of political stability and rapid economic growth and expansion, as a result of his policies and programs designed to foster national reconciliation and unity.
5. Fidel V. Ramos
Ramos was able to secure major peace agreements with Muslim separatists, communist insurgents and military rebels, which renewed investor confidence in the Philippine economy. Ramos also aggressively pushed for the deregulation of the nation's major industries and the privatization of bad government assets.
6. Fidel V. Ramos
Economy during his term in Administration . . .
7. Economy
President Fidel Ramos embarked on an ambitious development plan dubbed "Philippines 2000." Under the plan, several industries critical to economic development were privatized, such as
electricity,
telecommunications,
banking,
domestic shipping, and
oil.
8. Economy
The taxation system was reformed, and external debtwas brought to more manageable levels by debt restructuring and sensible fiscalmanagement. By 1996, GNP was growing at a rate of 7.2 percent and GDP at 5.2 percent. The annual inflation rate had dropped to 5.9 percent from its high of 9.1 percent in 1995. By the late 1990s, the Philippines' economic growth gained favorable comparisons with other Asian countriessuch as Taiwan, Thailand, South Korea, and Malaysia.
9. Philippine Economy
The Philippine economytook a sharp downturn during the Asian financial crisis of 1997. Its fiscal deficit in 1998 reached P49.981 billion from a surplus of P1.564 billion in 1997. The peso depreciated (fell in value) to P40.89 per U.S. dollar from its previous rate of P29.47
United Nations Conference on the Human Environment is also known as Stockholm Conference and marked as a turning point in the development of international environmental politics.
It was the UN’s first major conference on international environmental issues.
The meeting agreed upon a Declaration
Containing 26 Principles
An Action plan containing 109 Recommendations
A Resolution on institutional and financial arrangements
This was the first step toward “ Sustainability Revolution
A curated conversation of the book Self-Determined Learning edited by Stewart Hase & Chris Kenyon featuring 50 words on every chapter trying to answer the question "What is Heutagogy?" for World Heutagogy Day 26 September 2013
Road to Rio+20, UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012ISCIENCES, L.L.C.
Road to Rio+20 is a summary of preparations for the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development (UNCSD) called “Rio+20” to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 20-22, 2012.
Contributions of the Environmental Non Governmental Organisations and interna...IJEAB
This study aims at finding out how Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs) perceive this issue and what roles they play in the fight against this phenomenon and in its formation in order to contribute to this domain and analyse contributions of Non Governmental Organisations to the international law on climate change. Results show that consequences of climate changeare visible and real. Thus, NGOs such as Friends of the Earth, Greenpeace, World Wild Funds (WWF), World Watch Institute (WWI) and Sierra Club emerged in the mode of the international law, bringing an effective participation in international negotiations by cooperating with States and by sensitizing citizens and political decision-makers. For this purpose, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) was adopted in 1992 and the Kyoto Protocol in 1997 as well as several other multilateral treaties during different Conventions of Parties (COP). However, this struggle is opposed by industrialists and other States that protect their short-term interests and support the idea that climate change mightnot exist or climatic change is not due to men, but rather to natural phenomena. That is why NGOs have to actively play their role of pressure to call out to decision makers and populations on consequences of the climate change so that we can attenuate this phenomenon because the more we are doing nothing today, the more difficult it will be to avoid the consequences tomorrow.
Running head ENVIRONMENT1ENVIRONMENT 10Environmen.docxsusanschei
Running head: ENVIRONMENT 1
ENVIRONMENT 10
Environment
Danielle Schummer
G328/EVR3410 Human Uses of the Environment
The US ought to commit itself to the agreement of Paris. Through this, the country will be able to contribute conservation of the environment to the maximum. The country ought to try and commit itself to the agreement of Paris since it brought countries from all over the world into one cause. Therefore, undertaking the ambitions required for dealing with the climate change and adapting the probable impacts and challenges accordingly, experienced by every state and coming up with resolutions to aid the third world countries to withstand difficulties they encounter.
Hence, the agreement will chart a new course in the world climate efforts which will assist to safeguard the wellbeing of the health of people. Again, the US should consider committing itself to the agreement since it is made to strengthen the responses of the world to the threats that come as a result of adverse changes of climate through development of favorable or world temperature rise in the century, for the universe to experience a 2 degree Celsius reduction in the areas that are industrialized. The states as a whole ought to develop distinct efforts to assure that countries experience a 2 degree Celsius temperature decrease according to the Paris agreement. The deal is essential in the sense that it will strengthen the ability of nations to combat the results caused by changes in climate as it noticed that it is changing each year.
The US committing itself will allow it to oversee developments in the nation as a particular financial flow ought to be witnessed, new technologies developed and capacity of building framework that is enhanced is brought into use which will support the country's actions through promoting them invulnerable and reliable nations, hence meeting their set goals. The Paris deal has given enough transparency to each nation's effort and developed a clear framework for the states to fight the climate change consequences within a set period.
We experience global warming resulting from constant pollution of air and elevated industrialization by numerous nations around the globe. As days pass, more industries are built, and no mechanism is established to prevent the polluted air from going into the atmosphere. Resources of water have been affected as a result of global warming, leading to irrigation supplies decline. This occurs because of mountain snowpack loss hence the drop in water amounts for irrigation. Nevertheless, underground water is contaminated by global warming resulting in the death of different species living in the water. Furthermore, at a given period, there will be a low production of power due to disruption of sources of power supply. This will be as a result of shrinking glaciers in the mountain. Recreational points will also be affected as a result of snowpack reduction resulted from constant atmosp ...
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 Art Pastor's Guide to Sabbath | Steve ThomasonSteve Thomason
What is the purpose of the Sabbath Law in the Torah. It is interesting to compare how the context of the law shifts from Exodus to Deuteronomy. Who gets to rest, and why?
Students, digital devices and success - Andreas Schleicher - 27 May 2024..pptxEduSkills OECD
Andreas Schleicher presents at the OECD webinar ‘Digital devices in schools: detrimental distraction or secret to success?’ on 27 May 2024. The presentation was based on findings from PISA 2022 results and the webinar helped launch the PISA in Focus ‘Managing screen time: How to protect and equip students against distraction’ https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/education/managing-screen-time_7c225af4-en and the OECD Education Policy Perspective ‘Students, digital devices and success’ can be found here - https://oe.cd/il/5yV
Palestine last event orientationfvgnh .pptxRaedMohamed3
An EFL lesson about the current events in Palestine. It is intended to be for intermediate students who wish to increase their listening skills through a short lesson in power point.
Model Attribute Check Company Auto PropertyCeline George
In Odoo, the multi-company feature allows you to manage multiple companies within a single Odoo database instance. Each company can have its own configurations while still sharing common resources such as products, customers, and suppliers.
Ethnobotany and Ethnopharmacology:
Ethnobotany in herbal drug evaluation,
Impact of Ethnobotany in traditional medicine,
New development in herbals,
Bio-prospecting tools for drug discovery,
Role of Ethnopharmacology in drug evaluation,
Reverse Pharmacology.
The Roman Empire A Historical Colossus.pdfkaushalkr1407
The Roman Empire, a vast and enduring power, stands as one of history's most remarkable civilizations, leaving an indelible imprint on the world. It emerged from the Roman Republic, transitioning into an imperial powerhouse under the leadership of Augustus Caesar in 27 BCE. This transformation marked the beginning of an era defined by unprecedented territorial expansion, architectural marvels, and profound cultural influence.
The empire's roots lie in the city of Rome, founded, according to legend, by Romulus in 753 BCE. Over centuries, Rome evolved from a small settlement to a formidable republic, characterized by a complex political system with elected officials and checks on power. However, internal strife, class conflicts, and military ambitions paved the way for the end of the Republic. Julius Caesar’s dictatorship and subsequent assassination in 44 BCE created a power vacuum, leading to a civil war. Octavian, later Augustus, emerged victorious, heralding the Roman Empire’s birth.
Under Augustus, the empire experienced the Pax Romana, a 200-year period of relative peace and stability. Augustus reformed the military, established efficient administrative systems, and initiated grand construction projects. The empire's borders expanded, encompassing territories from Britain to Egypt and from Spain to the Euphrates. Roman legions, renowned for their discipline and engineering prowess, secured and maintained these vast territories, building roads, fortifications, and cities that facilitated control and integration.
The Roman Empire’s society was hierarchical, with a rigid class system. At the top were the patricians, wealthy elites who held significant political power. Below them were the plebeians, free citizens with limited political influence, and the vast numbers of slaves who formed the backbone of the economy. The family unit was central, governed by the paterfamilias, the male head who held absolute authority.
Culturally, the Romans were eclectic, absorbing and adapting elements from the civilizations they encountered, particularly the Greeks. Roman art, literature, and philosophy reflected this synthesis, creating a rich cultural tapestry. Latin, the Roman language, became the lingua franca of the Western world, influencing numerous modern languages.
Roman architecture and engineering achievements were monumental. They perfected the arch, vault, and dome, constructing enduring structures like the Colosseum, Pantheon, and aqueducts. These engineering marvels not only showcased Roman ingenuity but also served practical purposes, from public entertainment to water supply.
2. There is NO stopping Climate
Change.
The debate has shifted from whether or
not climate change is real, to the extent of
its impact, and on top of it, to how soon it
will affect us.
3. The state of the environment is a major
worldwide concern at present. Pollution—
the production of various greenhouse
gases (GHGs) in particular– is perceived as
a serious threat in industrialized countries,
while environmental degradation has
become a great impediment to progress in
the developing world.
4. 6 Ways Climate Change will
affect the Philippines
More intense el nino
Rising sea surface temperatures
Ocean acidification
Sea level to rise by 4 to 6 meters
Tropical cyclones to intensify
Rainfall, waterfall, and river flow to intensify
(http://www.rappler.com/nation/48599-six-ways-climatechange-affects-ph-cities)
5.
6. Erratic weather conditions, resulting in
increased typhoon intensities
Effect of the recent typhoon
Yolanda (Haiyan)
7. Massive floods in urban and rural areas
which result to billions in damage to
property, as well as fatalities.
10. Current efforts to address climate
change in the Philippines
Creation of the Climate Change Commission
Enactments of various laws by Congress, including the
amendment of the Climate Change Act. The latter establishes
a survival fund to provide long-term finance streams for
effectively addressing climate change (
http://www.rappler.com/move-ph/issues/disasters/44369-philippine-laws-and-decrees-on-climatechange)
.
Creation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council, and the streamlining of disaster
mitigation and response efforts from the lowest local
government units (barangays).
Establishment of environment courts by the Judiciary to hear
violations of environmental laws.
11. The Philippines, while not a major
contributor of GHGs (especially CO2),
will feel still the brunt of the negative
effects of Climate Change, it being a
developing county.
We lack the resources to cope
sufficiently with the said
disasters.
12. However, this does not mean that the
Philippines is not doing its part in
addressing the issue. In fact, the
Philippines has been an active
participant in climate change global
policy negotiations.
13. Lawyers can help out in the Climate
Change initiative by participating
actively in the drafting of policies and
laws that will govern activities in the
Philippines, the delivery of services, as
well as the mitigation and response
measures to natural disasters.
14. A.M. No. 09-6-8-SC
RULES OF PROCEDURE FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL CASES
In addition, lawyers can help pursue environmental law violators in the
so-called “environmental courts” established by the Supreme Court.
This administrative rules aim to:
a) To protect and advance the constitutional right of the people to a
balanced and healthful ecology;
b) To provide a simplified, speedy and inexpensive procedure for the
enforcement of environmental rights and duties recognized under the
Constitution, existing laws, rules and regulations, and international
agreements;
c) To introduce and adopt innovations and best practices ensuring the
effective enforcement of remedies and redress for violation of
environmental laws; and
d) To enable the courts to monitor and exact compliance with orders
and judgments in environmental cases.
15. Climate litigation is not a new concept, having been
discussed for decades already. Litigation relating to climate
change became a high priority for climate change advocates
and their clients after President Bush repudiated the Kyoto
Protocol. It became apparent (at least in the United States)
that reliance on the federal government was not going to
be sufficient for responding to climate change, on both
fronts of federal regulatory authority and international
diplomacy. It became a matter of putting the law into one’s
own hands so to speak.
[DAVID HUNTER, ET AL., INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW (3rd ed.).]
16. It won’t be easy to prosecute violators of
environmental laws in the Philippines.
However, one small step in the right direction is all it takes
to reach the ultimate goal of minimizing the country’s
carbon footprint, and assisting the Filipinos in coping with
the effects of climate change.
Prosecuting violators and penalizing them accordingly sends
a strong message that the Philippines’ justice system is one
with the rest of the world in trying to make the world a
better place to live in.
