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  • Washington, D. C. : The World Bank  (6)
  • American Association for the Advancement of Science
  • Springer
  • English  (7)
  • 2010-2014
  • 2005-2009  (7)
  • 2000-2004
  • 1980-1984
  • 1925-1929
  • 2009  (4)
  • 2005  (3)
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  • English  (7)
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  • 2010-2014
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    Low Carbon, High Growth: Latin American Responses to Climate Change : An Overview (2009)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Keywords: intergovernmental panel on climate change ; climate system ; land use ; greenhouse gas ; programs ; economic impacts ; clean energy ; greenhouse effect ; agricultural land ; ghgs ; sea level rise ; emissions ; climate change ; climate ; global warming ; greenhouse gases ; fossil fuels ; ipcc ; forests ; atmosphere
    Description / Table of Contents: There is an increasing consensus in the scientific community that climate change is a real and present threat. Despite the large uncertainty on the timing, magnitude and even the direction of some of the physical and economic effects of this phenomenon, it is widely accepted that these effects will be regionally differentiated and that developing countries and lower income populations will tend to suffer the most. In this context, it is critical that Latin American and Caribbean countries develop their own strategies for adapting to the various impacts of climate change and for contributing to global efforts aimed at mitigation.'Low Carbon, High Growth' contributes to these efforts by addressing a number of questions related to the causes and consequences of climate change in Latin America. What are the likely impacts of climate change in the region? Which countries and regions will be most affected? What can governments do to tackle the challenges associated with adapting to climate change? What role can Latin America and the Caribbean play in the area of climate change mitigation? How can the international community best help the region respond? While the study does not attempt to provide definitive answers to these questions, its goal is to contribute new information and analysis to help inform the public policy debate on this important issue.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (X, 78 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821379219
    URL: http://issuu.com/world.bank.publications/docs/9780821376195
    Language: English
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    Environmental Flows in Water Resources Policies, Plans, and Projects : Findings and Recommendations (2009)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Keywords: dams ; forestry ; climate change ; downstream impacts ; integrated water resources management ; natural resources ; fish ; environmental policy ; wetlands ; economic growth ; drinking water ; environmental water allocation ; sustainable water ; sustainable development ; environmental risk ; water infrastructure ; environmental flows ; water policy ; benefit sharing ; environmental management ; environmental impact assessment
    Description / Table of Contents: This book advances the understanding and integration in operational terms of environmental flows (water allocation) into integrated water resources management (IWRM). Based on an in-depth analysis of 17 global water policy, plan, and project case studies, it addresses the highly contested complexities of environmentally responsible water resources development, broadens the global perspectives on "equitable sharing" and "sustainable use" of water resources, and expands the definitions of "benefits sharing" in high-risk water resources development. The book fills a major gap in knowledge on IWRM and forms an important contribution to the ongoing discourse on climate change adaptation in the water sector.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XVIII, 189 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821380123
    URL: http://issuu.com/world.bank.publications/docs/9780821379400
    Language: English
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    Climate Resilient Cities : A Primer on Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters (2009)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Keywords: temperature change ; capital markets ; financial resources ; emissions ; risk management ; forestry ; food production ; sustainable development ; climate change ; weather patterns
    Description / Table of Contents: "Climate Resilient Cities: A Primer on Reducing Vulnerabilities to Disasters" provides city administratorswith exactly what they need to know about the complex and compelling challenges of climate change. The book helps local governments create training, capacity building, and capital investment programs for building sustainable, resilient communities. A step-by-step self-assessment challenges policymakers to think about the resources needed to combat natural disasters through an innovative "hot spot" risk and vulnerability identifi cation tool.This primer is unique from other resources in its treatment of climate change using a dual-track approach that integrates both mitigation (lowering contributions to greenhouse gases) and adaptation (preparing for impacts of climate change) with disaster risk management. The book is relevant both to cities that are just beginning to think about climate change as well as those that already have well established policies, institutions, and strategies in place. By providing a range of city-level examples of sound practices around the world, the book demonstrates that there are many practical actions that cities can take to build resilience to climate change and natural disasters.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XXIII, 157 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821377758
    URL: http://issuu.com/world.bank.publications/docs/9780821377666
    Language: English
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    Climate Change and the World Bank Group : Phase I: An Evaluation of World Bank Win-Win Energy Policy Reforms (2009)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Keywords: energy efficiency ; diesel ; fuel ; district heating ; coal ; emissions ; oil ; gas flaring reduction ; energy prices ; appliance standards ; power plant ; power ; heat ; energy pricing ; climate change ; prices of coal ; petroleum ; greenhouse gas ; gas flaring ; natural gas
    Description / Table of Contents: Climate change threatens to derail development, even as development pumps ever-greater quantities of carbon dioxide into an atmosphere already polluted with two centuries of Western emissions. The World Bank, with a newly-articulated Strategic Framework on Development and Climate Change, must confront these entangled threats in helping its clients to carve out a sustainable growth path. This evaluation assesses the Bank's experience with key win-win policies in the energy sector.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XXXIX, 127 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821378557
    URL: http://issuu.com/world.bank.publications/docs/9780821378502
    Language: English
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    The Niger River Basin : A Vision for Sustainable Management (2005)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Keywords: Niger ; Niger River Basin ; West Africa ; Central Africa ; water resources ; basin geology ; hydrology ; climate ; water quality ; water use
    Description / Table of Contents: The Niger River Basin, home to 100 million people, is a vital yet complex asset for West and Central Africa. It is the continent's third largest river basin, traversing nine countries-Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Cote d'Ivoire, Guinea, Mali, Niger, and Nigeria. The River embodies both these nations' livelihoods and their geopolitics. It is not simply water but rather an origin of identity, a route for migration and commerce, a source of conflict, and a catalyst for cooperation.Cooperation among decision-makers and users is crucial to address the threats to water resources. The Niger Basin Authority is mandated to foster this cooperation and sharing of resources. The Basin riparians have renewed their commitment to address sustainable management and development of the Basin's resources through an improved framework and a Shared Vision process.'The Niger River Basin' provides an overview of the water resources potential, discussing the river basin's geology, hydrology, climate, and water quality and use, and providing a vision and approaches for sustainable development of water resources. It serves as a tool for transborder cooperative environmental and water resource management by capturing the full spectrum of the Niger ecosystem's values and benefits and supporting the integration of science and decision-making. A comprehensive overview of the Niger River Basin water resources and their sustainability, this title will be of interest to decision-makers, stakeholders, and the technical/scientific community.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (XVI, 144 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821362046
    URL: http://books.google.com/books?id=DQj7Zpv-IwkC
    Language: English
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    Investment Climate, Growth, and Poverty (2005)
    Washington, D. C. : The World Bank
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    Description / Table of Contents: Investment Climate, Growth, and Poverty addresses important topics discussed at the fifth annual forum of the Berlin Workshop Series co-hosted by InWent and the World Bank, held in September 2003. At the meetings, key researchers and policy makers from Europe, the United States, and developing countries around the world met to identify and brainstorm on development challenges and successes that are examined in-depth in the World Development Report 2005: A Better Investment Climate for Everyone. This title presents selected papers from the meetings which highlight key issues on investment climate; covering such issues as property and contractual rights, financial markets, regulation, governance, and corruption.
    Pages: Online-Ressource (VII, 128 Seiten)
    ISBN: 9780821359570
    URL: http://books.google.de/books?id=eSsybW2GxnIC
    Language: English
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    Gravity, geoid and space missions : GGSM 2004 IAG international symposium, Porto, Portugal, August 30 - September 3, 2004 (2005)
    Springer
    In:  International Association of Geodesy Symposia
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    Publication Date: 2020-02-12
    Description: The lAG International Symposium on Gravity, Geoid, and Space Missions 2004 (GGSM2004) was lield in the beautiful city of Porto, Portugal, from 30 August to 3 September 2004. This symposium encompassed the themes of Commission 2 (Gravity Field) of the newly structured lAG, as well as interdisciplinary topics related to geoid and gravity modeling, with special attention given to the current and planned gravi- dedicated satellite missions. The symposium also followed in the tradition of mid-term meetings that were held between the quadrennial joint meetings of the International Geoid and Gravity Commissions. The previous mid-term meetings were the International Symposia on Gravity, Geoid, and Marine Geodesy (Tokyo, 1996), and Gravity, Geoid, and Geodynamics (Banff, 2000). GGSM2004 aimed to bring together scientists from different areas in the geosciences, working with gravity and geoid related problems, both from the theoretical and practical points of view. Topics of interest included the integration of heterogeneous data and contributions from satellite and airborne techniques to the study of the spatial and temporal variations of the gravity field. In addition to the special focus on the CHAMP, GRACE, and GOCE satellite missions, attention was also directed toward projects addressing topographic and ice field mapping using SAR, LIDAR, and laser altimetry, as well as missions and studies related to planetary geodesy.
    Language: English
    Type: info:eu-repo/semantics/book
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