IPCC Climate vulnerability Assessment procedure. The presentation was a part of College Assignment. I am thankful to ITPI journal where I got the topic for the same. The reference is:
Methodological Frameworks for Assessing Vulnerability to Climate Change. Written by Rekha S Nair and Dr. Alka Bharat.
Institute of Town Planners, India Journal 8 - 1, 01 - 15, January - March 2011
Theme 4 - Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Christopher Martius, Henry Neufeldt, Glenn Hyman and Laura Snook focuses on the objectives and structure of the climate change adaptation and mitigation program of the FTA Research Program, their evolution over time, the major accomplishments and the main obstacles and challenges.
This presentation talks about the impact on global water resources caused by climate change.
Presentation prepared with the help of Neha Rathi, a volunteer at India Water Portal.
Theme 4 - Climate Change Mitigation and AdaptationCIFOR-ICRAF
This presentation by Christopher Martius, Henry Neufeldt, Glenn Hyman and Laura Snook focuses on the objectives and structure of the climate change adaptation and mitigation program of the FTA Research Program, their evolution over time, the major accomplishments and the main obstacles and challenges.
This presentation talks about the impact on global water resources caused by climate change.
Presentation prepared with the help of Neha Rathi, a volunteer at India Water Portal.
Presentation held by Emma Bowa, Care International, at the learning event the Community Based Adaptation and Resilience in East and Southern Africa’s Drylands, held in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia by Care International Adaptation Learning Program for Africa (ALP), The CGIAR research program on Climate change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and African Insect Science for Food and Health (ICIPE)
Climate change and Agriculture: Impact Aadaptation and MitigationPragyaNaithani
Climate change refers to a statistically significant variation in either the mean state of the climate or in its Variability, persisting for an extended period (typically decades or longer). For the past some decades, the gaseous composition of earth’s atmosphere is undergoing a significant change, largely through increased emissions from energy, industry and agriculture sectors; widespread deforestation as well as fast changes in land use and land management practices. These anthropogenic activities are resulting in an increased emission of radiatively active gases, viz. carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), popularly known as the ‘greenhouse gases’ (GHGs)
These GHGs trap the outgoing infrared radiations from the earth’s surface and thus raise the temperature of the atmosphere. The global mean annual temperature at the end of the 20th century, as a result of GHG accumulation in the atmosphere, has increased by 0.4–0.7 ºC above that recorded at the end of the 19th century. The past 50 years have shown an increasing trend in temperature @ 0.13 °C/decade, while the rise in temperature during the past one and half decades has been much higher. The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change has projected the temperature increase to be between 1.1 °C and 6.4 °C by the end of the 21st Century (IPCC, 2007). The global warming is expected to lead to other regional and global changes in the climate-related parameters such as rainfall, soil moisture, and sea level. Snow cover is also reported to be gradually decreasing.
Therefore, concerted efforts are required for mitigation and adaptation to reduce the vulnerability of agriculture to the adverse impacts of climate change and making it more resilient.
The adaptive capacity of poor farmers is limited because of subsistence agriculture and low level of formal education. Therefore, simple, economically viable and culturally acceptable adaptation strategies have to be developed and implemented. Furthermore, the transfer of knowledge as well as access to social, economic, institutional, and technical resources need to be provided and integrated within the existing resources of farmers.
Climate change and agricultural water linkages
Mitigation through better water management
Adaptation through better water management
Towards new research agenda on water and climate change
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.
Presentation held by Emma Bowa, Care International, at the learning event the Community Based Adaptation and Resilience in East and Southern Africa’s Drylands, held in Addis Abeba, Ethiopia by Care International Adaptation Learning Program for Africa (ALP), The CGIAR research program on Climate change, Agriculture and Food Security (CCAFS) and African Insect Science for Food and Health (ICIPE)
Climate change and Agriculture: Impact Aadaptation and MitigationPragyaNaithani
Climate change refers to a statistically significant variation in either the mean state of the climate or in its Variability, persisting for an extended period (typically decades or longer). For the past some decades, the gaseous composition of earth’s atmosphere is undergoing a significant change, largely through increased emissions from energy, industry and agriculture sectors; widespread deforestation as well as fast changes in land use and land management practices. These anthropogenic activities are resulting in an increased emission of radiatively active gases, viz. carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), popularly known as the ‘greenhouse gases’ (GHGs)
These GHGs trap the outgoing infrared radiations from the earth’s surface and thus raise the temperature of the atmosphere. The global mean annual temperature at the end of the 20th century, as a result of GHG accumulation in the atmosphere, has increased by 0.4–0.7 ºC above that recorded at the end of the 19th century. The past 50 years have shown an increasing trend in temperature @ 0.13 °C/decade, while the rise in temperature during the past one and half decades has been much higher. The Inter-Governmental Panel on Climate Change has projected the temperature increase to be between 1.1 °C and 6.4 °C by the end of the 21st Century (IPCC, 2007). The global warming is expected to lead to other regional and global changes in the climate-related parameters such as rainfall, soil moisture, and sea level. Snow cover is also reported to be gradually decreasing.
Therefore, concerted efforts are required for mitigation and adaptation to reduce the vulnerability of agriculture to the adverse impacts of climate change and making it more resilient.
The adaptive capacity of poor farmers is limited because of subsistence agriculture and low level of formal education. Therefore, simple, economically viable and culturally acceptable adaptation strategies have to be developed and implemented. Furthermore, the transfer of knowledge as well as access to social, economic, institutional, and technical resources need to be provided and integrated within the existing resources of farmers.
Climate change and agricultural water linkages
Mitigation through better water management
Adaptation through better water management
Towards new research agenda on water and climate change
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.
Online Training Resource for Climate Adaptation: Adaptation Strategies - Whic...Deborah Davies
Identifying the Main Climate Change Adaptation Strategies
This module provides an general overview of the main strategies for climate change adaptation and includes more detailed definitions of
-adaptation
-vulnerability
-resilience
-exposure and sensitivity
Prioritizing adaptation in national development planningNAP Events
Presentation by: Thinley Namgyel
4.2 Integrating adaptation in development planning
The session will introduce an integrating framework for assessments under NAPs, which provides an opportunity for countries to pursue a development-centred approach in the formulation and implementation of NAPs. It will discuss opportunities and constraints for integrating and prioritizing climate change adaptation into development planning, as well as ways to build and enhance capacity for integrating climate change into development planning. Countries will also share experiences on their specific activities related to the topic.
Resource Guide for Advanced Learning on Predicting and Projecting Climate ChangeUN CC:Learn
This resource guide contains a wealth of learning resources on predicting and projecting climate change available that have been identified as important from a country perspective. It includes first guide which directs a user to specific learning materials and courses, as well as selected reference materials relevant for learning. This guide is a part of the UN CC:Learn Series of Resources Guides for Advanced Learning on Climate Change.
Selecting the Right Strategy
This module outlines the principles for prioritising between different adaptation measures in particular
-Cost-effectiveness
-Precautionary principle
It concludes with a list of recommended criteria for selecting the right strategy
Online Training Resource for Climate Adaptation: IntroductionDeborah Davies
Introduction to the online, interactive training resource developed by the Western Norway Research Institute (WRNI)/ Vestlandsforsking.
The slide show includes a brief on the modules covered in the training resource.
The goal of the training resource is to promote a holistic approach to climate change adaptation and enhance awareness of available planning tools and processes that will promote the development of sustainable adaptation measures.
We use the word sustainable over successful, because many projects can achieve short term success, but lasting viability is essential for communities to cope with current and long-term impacts of a changing climate.
Summary from everybody Loves a Good Drought HILLFORT
"And the meek shall inherit the earth" is the third chapter of a great book "Everybody Loves a Good Drought" written by P. Sainath. I have read the book and presented the summary of my most favorite chapters. It was my college assignment during Post Graduation studies.
Urbanization and its effect on environmentHILLFORT
Urbanisation and its effect on environment explains both positive and negative impacts in a broad sense. I took help from many study materials available over internet and library and tried to make a brief out of them. Hope, this presentation will help new learners to visualise the real scenario. Students of Urban Planning, Architecture, Environmental Planning, Law and sociology can use it for their reference.
An introduction to Arches:-- It explains the basic understanding about Arches before students start drafting in their drawing sheets. This presentation could be shown to first year B.Architecture students to make them a clear idea about Arches.
Waterproofing and damp proofing: My teaching for the 1st year students for the basic understanding. However, reference to the text books and practical exercise is must.
Understanding of Building materials, its behaviour and uses are extremely important for the students of Architecture and Interior Designing. Hence, I tried to introduce the 1st year students with the 1st building material they are going to learn in college, stone as a building material. The presentation covers almost all the factors related to this material class with a focus on the capability of 1st year students.
Staircase: My teaching for 1st Year B.ArchitectureHILLFORT
Staircase is an amazing discovery by human. This is one of the major building elements to be learnt by the students of Architecture and interior designing in the very initial stage of their academic life. We, before starting the topic in classroom with a blackboard, try to give an overall idea about the design of staircase, it's technical terms, elements and uses. Hence, my this presentation might be useful for other colleges and students too.
Synthetic Fiber Construction in lab .pptxPavel ( NSTU)
Synthetic fiber production is a fascinating and complex field that blends chemistry, engineering, and environmental science. By understanding these aspects, students can gain a comprehensive view of synthetic fiber production, its impact on society and the environment, and the potential for future innovations. Synthetic fibers play a crucial role in modern society, impacting various aspects of daily life, industry, and the environment. ynthetic fibers are integral to modern life, offering a range of benefits from cost-effectiveness and versatility to innovative applications and performance characteristics. While they pose environmental challenges, ongoing research and development aim to create more sustainable and eco-friendly alternatives. Understanding the importance of synthetic fibers helps in appreciating their role in the economy, industry, and daily life, while also emphasizing the need for sustainable practices and innovation.
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.
A Strategic Approach: GenAI in EducationPeter Windle
Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies such as Generative AI, Image Generators and Large Language Models have had a dramatic impact on teaching, learning and assessment over the past 18 months. The most immediate threat AI posed was to Academic Integrity with Higher Education Institutes (HEIs) focusing their efforts on combating the use of GenAI in assessment. Guidelines were developed for staff and students, policies put in place too. Innovative educators have forged paths in the use of Generative AI for teaching, learning and assessments leading to pockets of transformation springing up across HEIs, often with little or no top-down guidance, support or direction.
This Gasta posits a strategic approach to integrating AI into HEIs to prepare staff, students and the curriculum for an evolving world and workplace. We will highlight the advantages of working with these technologies beyond the realm of teaching, learning and assessment by considering prompt engineering skills, industry impact, curriculum changes, and the need for staff upskilling. In contrast, not engaging strategically with Generative AI poses risks, including falling behind peers, missed opportunities and failing to ensure our graduates remain employable. The rapid evolution of AI technologies necessitates a proactive and strategic approach if we are to remain relevant.
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.
Unit 8 - Information and Communication Technology (Paper I).pdfThiyagu K
This slides describes the basic concepts of ICT, basics of Email, Emerging Technology and Digital Initiatives in Education. This presentations aligns with the UGC Paper I syllabus.
Macroeconomics- Movie Location
This will be used as part of your Personal Professional Portfolio once graded.
Objective:
Prepare a presentation or a paper using research, basic comparative analysis, data organization and application of economic information. You will make an informed assessment of an economic climate outside of the United States to accomplish an entertainment industry objective.
June 3, 2024 Anti-Semitism Letter Sent to MIT President Kornbluth and MIT Cor...Levi Shapiro
Letter from the Congress of the United States regarding Anti-Semitism sent June 3rd to MIT President Sally Kornbluth, MIT Corp Chair, Mark Gorenberg
Dear Dr. Kornbluth and Mr. Gorenberg,
The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
harassment and intimidation at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Failing to act decisively to ensure a safe learning environment for all students would be a grave dereliction of your responsibilities as President of MIT and Chair of the MIT Corporation.
This Congress will not stand idly by and allow an environment hostile to Jewish students to persist. The House believes that your institution is in violation of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, and the inability or
unwillingness to rectify this violation through action requires accountability.
Postsecondary education is a unique opportunity for students to learn and have their ideas and beliefs challenged. However, universities receiving hundreds of millions of federal funds annually have denied
students that opportunity and have been hijacked to become venues for the promotion of terrorism, antisemitic harassment and intimidation, unlawful encampments, and in some cases, assaults and riots.
The House of Representatives will not countenance the use of federal funds to indoctrinate students into hateful, antisemitic, anti-American supporters of terrorism. Investigations into campus antisemitism by the Committee on Education and the Workforce and the Committee on Ways and Means have been expanded into a Congress-wide probe across all relevant jurisdictions to address this national crisis. The undersigned Committees will conduct oversight into the use of federal funds at MIT and its learning environment under authorities granted to each Committee.
• The Committee on Education and the Workforce has been investigating your institution since December 7, 2023. The Committee has broad jurisdiction over postsecondary education, including its compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, campus safety concerns over disruptions to the learning environment, and the awarding of federal student aid under the Higher Education Act.
• The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is investigating the sources of funding and other support flowing to groups espousing pro-Hamas propaganda and engaged in antisemitic harassment and intimidation of students. The Committee on Oversight and Accountability is the principal oversight committee of the US House of Representatives and has broad authority to investigate “any matter” at “any time” under House Rule X.
• The Committee on Ways and Means has been investigating several universities since November 15, 2023, when the Committee held a hearing entitled From Ivory Towers to Dark Corners: Investigating the Nexus Between Antisemitism, Tax-Exempt Universities, and Terror Financing. The Committee followed the hearing with letters to those institutions on January 10, 202
2. 1. Introduction
1. Earth’s atmospheric temperature increased: Range 1.1o C to 2.9o C
2. Climate change: increase of green house gases, loss of ecological
balance
3. As per the different climate change reports of International Panel for
Combating Climate Change (IPCC), the climate will change
substantially in the coming few decades or earlier.
4. This change in climate will have significant multiple influences on
biophysical, socioeconomic and ecological systems.
5. Impact of climate change:- Local---National—International/Global
6. Impact on economy, particularly on poor and developing countries and
change in socio-economic status.
7. A prior knowledge of vulnerability of the system and the ways to
increase its adaptive capacity will help to combat the climate change
effectively. Vulnerability and adaptation assessments help to minimize
the adverse impacts by means of deriving adaptation or mitigation
strategies.
3. 2. Defining Vulnerability
Vulnerability in social sciences is ... “degree to which different classes
in society are differentially at risk, both in terms of the probability of
occurrence of an extreme physical event and the degree to which the
community absorbs the effects of extreme physical events and helps
different classes to recover” (O’Keefe et al, 1983).
As per IPCC’s definition of vulnerability, it is the degree to which a
system is susceptible to or unable to cope with adverse effects of
climate change including climate variability and extremes.
1. vulnerability is a function of the character, magnitude, and rate of
climate variation to which a system is exposed, its sensitivity, and its
adaptive capacity.
2. The vulnerability can be reduced by introducing adaptation measures
like protecting the area by means of sea wall or by retreating from the
flood prone area, etc.
4. 2.1 Why to measure Vulnerability?
1. Identify magnitude of threats, such as climate change.
2. Guide decision-making on international aid and investment.
3. Prioritize aid for climate change adaptation.
4. Identify measures to reduce vulnerability.
2.2 Classification of Vulnerability
5. 3. Methodological framework for vulnerability and
adaptation assessment
Vulnerability Assessment
• Helpful in making policy framework, Planning, Disaster management etc.
• Different policy questions require different methodological approaches.
• Methodology will be diced on available tools and data.
Methodological Framework
V = f (E, S, AC)
E = Exposure,
S = Sensitivity,
AC = Adaptive
Capacity
6. Sensitivity
The degree to which a system will respond,
either positively or negatively, to a change
in climate.
Exposure
The degree of climate stress upon
a particular unit of analysis
long-term climate conditions
climate variability, magnitude
and frequency of extreme events.
Adaptive Capacity
The degree to which adjustments in
practices, processes, or structures can
moderate or offset the potential for damage
or take advantage of opportunities created
by a given change in climate.
7. 4. Types of Framework
4.1 Based on subject matter
4.2 Based on spatial scale
4.3 Based on chronology of the assessment
• Resilience driven
• Scenario driven
• Vulnerability driven
• Local
• Regional
• District level
• State Level
• Global
• Exploratory vulnerability assessment
• Normative vulnerability assessments
9. 5. 2 IPCC Technical Guidelines for Assessing Climate change and Impacts
Step 1: Definition of the problem
Step 2: Selection of the method
Step 3: Testing the Method
Step 4: Selection of Scenario
Step 5: Assessment of impacts
10. 5.3 U.S. Country Studies Program
The U.S. Country Studies Program gives methods and tools for assessing the
impacts of climate change on coastal recourses, agriculture, livestock, water
resources, human health, terrestrial vegetation wildlife and fisheries. The
program also gives guidance to adaptation. This framework is based on the
IPCC guidelines.
5.4 UNEP Handbook Methodology
The UNEP handbook methodology gives the overview of different methods and
models to design and conduct assessment studies of climate change impacts
11. 5.5 UNEP Adaptation Policy Framework
Five major principles
(a) Adaptation policy and measures are assessed in a developmental
context.
(b) Adaptation to short-term climate variability and extreme events are
explicitly included as a step toward reducing vulnerability to long-term
change.
(c) Adaptation occurs at different levels in society , including the local
level.
(d) The adaptation strategy and the process by which it is implemented
are equally important.
(e) Building adaptive capacity to cope with current climate is one way
of preparing society to better cope with future climate.
14. 5.7 Integrated Top Down and Bottom Up approach
• Integrated Community and Private Sector Level Assessment.
• Implementation - Utilizing mechanisms and undertaking pilot
projects
15. 6. DECIDING ON VULNERABILITY AND
ADAPTATION ASSESSMENT FRAMEWORK
1. As already mentioned there are different types of
frameworks for vulnerability and adaptation
assessment.
2. The choice of the assessment depends upon for
what purposes the assessment is being conducted.
3. The main objectives are dealing with the purpose
of assessment, the targeted users, the information
expected from the assessment, etc.
16. 6.1 Practical Considerations for Vulnerability Adaptation
Assessments
1. Understanding about the various frameworks, methods and tools
is a must in doing a vulnerability assessment.
2. This will help to select the appropriate tool for the assessment.
3. A good top down approach assessment should find out the
probable biophysical and socioeconomic impacts for a given
scenario and a bottom up approach assessment should help in
participation of all the stakeholders in the assessment process and
tries to get their opinion.
4. Yield results (i.e. profiles, assessments, analyses) that are relevant
for decision makers and information that is clear, understandable
and useful for all actors.
5. Prioritize resolving urgent problems and continuous monitoring
should be done during preparation and implementation phases.
6. Designing adaptation policies should be the main concern and
experts should try to incorporate them with existing development
plans.
17. 7. CONCLUSIONS
1. Vulnerability assessment exercises are of different types based of
the different requirements of the users.
2. A proper description of the term has to be given before conducting
the exercise.
3. Out of the different methodological frameworks for vulnerability
assessment exercises, select methods and models that are most
appropriate for the requirement.
4. Selection of framework depends upon the needs of the decision
makers and no particular framework is superior to other.
18. 7. CONCLUSION
5. Frameworks which include participation of stakeholders at each
level can avoid future conflicts.
6. Prioritizing adaptation options will help in proper resource
management.
7. A multi sectoral integrated approach of vulnerability and adaptation
assessment is better than sector specific with due consideration to
be given to specific sector under threat.
8. It is always better to adopt a combination of top-down and bottom-
up approaches.
Institute of Town Planners, India Journal 8 - 1, 01 - 15, January - March 2011
Methodological Frameworks for Assessing Vulnerability to Climate Change
Written by Rekha S Nair and Dr. Alka Bharat
Reference