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Displaying 15 of about 46 resultsThis report, published in advance of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December 2009, examines the vulnerability of millions of children to be at increased risk from the effects of climate change. It identifies the adaptation measures that can be taken to benefit children and proposes seven policy recommendations.
This report examines the impacts of climate changes on agriculture, pastoralism, health, and water in Uganda. It aims to raise awareness of these issues among Ugandan society, and through building constructive dialogue, contribute to improving and strengthening Uganda's national adaptation strategies.
… (hydro-meteorological disasters) such as cyclone, flood, heat wave, drought and heavy rainfall induced landslide and … (hydro-meteorological disasters) such as cyclone, flood, heat wave, drought and heavy rainfall induced landslide and …
… as part of strategic options appraisal on the coast. Wave generation and propagation: Wave generation and propagation in deep water; small amplitude wave theory; energy, power and group celerity. Wave …
… darken the surface waters along the leading edge of the wave, according to the study. The rougher water forms a long, shadow-like strip parallel to the wave and proportional to the strength of the tsunami. That … shadow was captured by video from shore moments before the wave struck Hawaii. That observation and earlier written …
… economic damages. Final costs and losses from the cold wave are still unavailable. “Systematic monitoring of … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to …
… economic damages. Final costs and losses from the cold wave are still unavailable. “Systematic monitoring of … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to … region" added Professor D. Guha‐Sapir. “Storms, floods and heat waves are major threats to Europe, and it is urgent to …
… could hit the shoreline in less than 15 minutes with wave heights in excess of 6 metres. It is important to … For example, while the Philippines could be subject to wave heights of up to 16 metres hitting the shoreline in only … could hit the shoreline in less than 15 minutes with wave heights in excess of 6 metres. It is important to …
… change. They are affected by changes in sea-level and wave height, as well as changes in weather patterns. Some … change. They are affected by changes in sea-level and wave height, as well as changes in weather patterns. Some …
… water surface. "Mangroves can reduce the wind energy and [wave] velocity in this case," she says. By contrast, tsunami wave heights can reach up to 20 metres and their effects on … water surface. "Mangroves can reduce the wind energy and [wave] velocity in this case," she says. By contrast, tsunami …
… assessment are that droughts, heavy downpours, excessive heat, and intense hurricanes are likely to become more … continue to increase the atmospheric concentrations of heat-trapping greenhouse gases. The report is based on … assessment are that droughts, heavy downpours, excessive heat, and intense hurricanes are likely to become more …
… sea level measurements, travel time calculations and wave forecasting. *The Centers are the U.S. National Oceanic … sea level measurements, travel time calculations and wave forecasting. *The Centers are the U.S. National Oceanic …
… while exploring a range of hazards including hurricanes, heat waves, floods, droughts, tsunami and volcanoes. With … while exploring a range of hazards including hurricanes, heat waves, floods, droughts, tsunami and volcanoes. With …
… (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake … (2000), Mozambique (2000 and 2001) and Europe (2006), heat waves and forest fires in Portugal (2003), an earthquake …