CSPR Briefing. In Hac Vita: Increasing Nordic Homeowners Adaptative Capacity to Climate Change
|
|
- Ariel Gregory
- 3 years ago
- Views:
From this document you will learn the answers to the following questions:
Are the Nordic countries facing more or lower humidity or higher humidity?
What is the name of the project that is being funded by the NordForsk funded research project?
What organizationriefs ariefing in Hac Vita?
Transcription
1 CSPR Briefing In Hac Vita: Increasing Nordic Homeowners Adaptative Capacity to Climate Change research and development of a web-based tool VisAdapt TM CSPR Briefing No 10, 2013 Tina Simone Neset, Björn-Ola Linnér, Erik Glaas, Carlo Navarra, Jimmy Johansson, Tomaz Opach, Jan Rød, Anne Gammelgaard Ballantyne and Michael Goodsite
2 Contact CSPR Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research The Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research is a joint venture between Linköping University and the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute. We conduct interdisciplinary research on the consequences of climate change as well as measures to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases and ways to adapt society to a changing climate. Producing effective climate strategies presupposes that the climate issue is studied in its context with other measures for sustainable development, therefore the Centre also undertakes research on related environmental and resource issues. Our research spans international and global as well as Swedish conditions. For more information on our research and other publications please visit Linköping University Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research The Tema Institute SE Norrköping Sweden Telephone + 46 (0) Telefax +46 (0) cspr@tema.liu.se
3 In Hac Vita: Increasing Nordic Homeowners Adaptive Capacity to Climate Change - research and development of a web-based tool VisAdapt TM The NordForsk funded research project In Hac Vita project is a collaboration between the Nordic insurance companies If, Gjensidige, Trygg-Hansa/ Codan and Tryg Insurance, and the Top-level Research Initiative the Nordic Centre of Excellence NORD-STAR. The project concerns climate change adaptation and insurance in the Nordic countries and focuses on the design and implementation of the web-based visualisation tool VisAdapt TM, allowing homeowners to assess potential climate related risk factors that may have an impact on their living conditions, and to get an overview of existing guidelines of how to adapt to climate change and extreme weather effects. Impacts from climate change and extreme weather events Over the last couple of years, the Nordic countries have experienced severe damages and rising costs due weather related events, such as flooding and storms. As a result, insurance companies have had an increase in the number of compensation payments made to homeowners. Over the coming years, payments are expected to rise even more throughout the Nordic region (Forsikring & pension 2013). The Nordic countries are facing several expected climate change and weather related challenges, including increased annual precipitation, more common and intensified cloudbursts, Increased variation in water run-off and levels, increased annual temperatures, higher humidity, increased number of days with extreme high temperatures (heat waves), sea level rise, coastal erosion, increased number of landslide events and potentially more days with strong wind (Goodsite et al. 2013, IPCC 2012). The VisAdapt TM tool The web-based interactive tool VisAdapt TM applies elements of geographic and information visualization to increase individuals capacity to adapt to climate variability and change by facilitating exploration and learning of expected climate and weather related effects in the Nordic Region. Users can select specific locations or regions to discern information about potential climate impacts and adaptation measures from national government authorities, municipalities and insurance companies in Denmark, Norway and Sweden, as well as comparing multiple scenarios and historical changes. This enables assessment of local vulnerability and
4 reflection of possible adaptation options. VisAdapt TM is predominantly developed for private homeowners, but has potential to function as a decision support and information tool for e.g. insurance professionals, land-use planners or property managers. Figure 1: Screenshot of the VisAdapt TM interface (November 2013) VisAdapt TM is a web-based tool with multiple linked views. The interface is structured in three step exploration process and designed to guide non-experts users in locating their house and exploring data and guidelines for this location: Step 1: the user inserts the address of the location to investigate as well as specific features of his/her own house, such as roof type or topography of the garden Step 2: the user can explore different climate scenarios to investigate projected changes in temperature, precipitation and other climate parameters Step 3: information is provided on possible adaptation measures that are of particular relevance to the climate parameters which is expected for the selected region and to the specific house type Throughout the research project, the tool development is continuingly assisted by experimental evaluations, both individually and in groups with house owners and in groups with experts. The VisAdapt TM tool is planned to be launched in the autumn of For more information please visit Project timeline: March August 2014
5 Research Team Prof. Björn-Ola Linnér. Dr. Tina-Simone Neset, Assistant Professor. Dr. Erik Glaas. Post-doctoral Research Fellow MSc Carlo Navarra, Research Engineer Dr. Jimmy Johansson, Assistant Professor C-Research, Department of Science and Technology, Linköping Dr. Tomasz Opach, Post-doctoral Research Fellow Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway and Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research, Water and Environmental Studies, Linköping Dr. Jan Ketil Röd, Associate Professor Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway MA Anne Gammelgaard Ballantyne, PhD candidate Aarhus University Herning (AU Herning), Denmark and Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research, Water and Environmental Studies, Linköping Prof. Michael Goodsite, Head of Department, AU Herning and Center Director, Nordic Center of Excellence for Strategic Adaptation Research (NCoE NORD-STAR), Aarhus University, Denmark
6 References Forsikring & pension, Finans Norge, Federation of Finnish Financial Services and Svensk Försäkring Weather related damage in the Nordic countries from an insurance perspective. [Weather related damage in the Nordic countries (final).pdf] acc: Goodsite, M.E., M. Davis, R.J.T. Klein, B. Davídsdóttir, R. Atlason, S. Juhola, M. Landauer, B.O. Linnér, T. Neset, E. Glaas, G. Eskeland (2013). White Paper: Climate Change Adaptation in the Nordic Countries. Nordic Climate, Mitigation, Adaptation and Economic Policies Network (N-CMAEP), Norden Top-level Research Initiative, Oslo, Norway IPCC, 2012: Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation. A Special Report of Working Groups I and II of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [Field, C.B., V. Barros, T.F. Stocker, D. Qin, D.J. Dokken, K.L. Ebi, M.D. Mastrandrea, K.J. Mach, G.-K. Plattner, S.K. Allen, M. Tignor, and P.M. Midgley (eds.)]. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, UK, and New York, NY, USA, 582 pp. Please cite this text as: Neset, T-S., Linnér, B-O., Glaas, E., Navarra, C., Johansson, J., Opach, T., Rød, J., Gammelgaard Ballantyne, A. and Goodsite, M. (2013). In Hac Vita Project Briefing No 1, Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research, Linköping University, Norrköping, Sweden. Available at and
WHITE PAPER. Climate Change Adaptation in the Nordic Countries
WHITE PAPER Climate Change Adaptation in the Nordic Countries Authors Michael E. Goodsite, Aarhus University, Denmark Marion Davis, Stockholm Environment Institute, Sweden Richard J.T. Klein, Stockholm
INNOVATION AND TRANSPARENT DECISION MAKING IN PLANNING FOR COASTAL CLIMATE CHANGE
INNOVATION AND TRANSPARENT DECISION MAKING IN PLANNING FOR COASTAL CLIMATE CHANGE B Norman University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT 1. Introduction Over recent decades we have had numerous inquires into coastal
USING BIG DATA,SCENARIOS DEVELOPMENT AND GAME THEORY TO MONITOR, UNDERSTAND AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE CIRCUMPOLAR ARCTIC
USING BIG DATA,SCENARIOS DEVELOPMENT AND GAME THEORY TO MONITOR, UNDERSTAND AND ADAPT TO CLIMATE CHANGE IN THE CIRCUMPOLAR ARCTIC for ISAR3 Third International Symposium on the Arctic Research Magdalena
SUBMISSION. to the SBI Work Program on Loss and Damage 19 October 2012
SUBMISSION Human mobility in the context of loss and damage from climate change: Needs, gaps, and roles of the Convention in addressing loss and damage Joint submission by United Nations High Commissioner
5 day Training on Climate Change and Adaptation
Training Programme 5 day Training on and Adaptation Developed by: Bangladesh Centre for Advanced Studies (BCAS) [A comprehensive training module along with guideline for trainers aiming to enhance capacity
The Nordic Centre of Excellence for Strategic Adaptation Research (NORD-STAR)
The Nordic Centre of Excellence for Strategic Adaptation Research (NORD-STAR) SCIENCE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 2011 2015 Final draft Not for distribution SUMMARY Nordic research on climate adaptation has made
Climate, water and renewable energy in the Nordic countries
102 Regional Hydrological Impacts of Climatic Change Hydroclimatic Variability (Proceedings of symposium S6 held during the Seventh IAHS Scientific Assembly at Foz do Iguaçu, Brazil, April 2005). IAHS
SECTION 3 Making Sense of the New Climate Change Scenarios
SECTION 3 Making Sense of the New Climate Change Scenarios The speed with which the climate will change and the total amount of change projected depend on the amount of greenhouse gas emissions and the
MANAGING THE RISKS OF EXTREME EVENTS AND DISASTERS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION
MANAGING THE RISKS OF EXTREME EVENTS AND DISASTERS TO ADVANCE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION SPECIAL REPORT OF THE INTERGOVERNMENTAL PANEL ON CLIMATE CHANGE Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters
Climate Projections for Transportation Infrastructure Planning, Operations & Maintenance, and Design
Climate Projections for Transportation Infrastructure Planning, Operations & Maintenance, and Design KATHARINE HAYHOE, ANNE STONER, JO DANIEL, JENNIFER JACOBS and PAUL KIRSHEN THE INFRASTRUCTURE CLIMATE
Climate Futures for the Southeast Australian Coast
Climate Futures for the Southeast Australian Coast Supporting information for the National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) Coastal Settlements projects: What would a climate-adapted
Tillsammans gör vi det hållbara möjligt
Regional climate and energy work Tina Holmlund climate adaptation coordinator The County Administrative Board of Västerbotten Tina.holmlund@lansstyrelsen.se Presentation 20130122 Short information about
Risk and vulnerability assessment of the build environment in a dynamic changing society
Risk and vulnerability assessment of the build environment in a dynamic changing society Limnei Nie SINTEF Building and infrastructure, P.O.Box 124 Blindern, NO-0314 Oslo, Norway. linmei.nie@sintef.no
Climate Change Adaptation Good Practice - Case Study. Climate Futures for Tasmania
Climate Change Adaptation Good Practice - Case Study Climate Futures for Tasmania About Adaptation Good Practice Adapting to climate change is a relatively new concept to many. It is important to learn
Preliminary advances in Climate Risk Management in China Meteorological Administration
Preliminary advances in Climate Risk Management in China Meteorological Administration Gao Ge Guayaquil,Ecuador, Oct.2011 Contents China Framework of Climate Service Experience in Climate/disaster risk
POLICY BRIEF: RISK TRANSFER MECHANISMS FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION FINANCING: POLICY TRENDS AND OPTIONS
POLICY BRIEF: RISK TRANSFER MECHANISMS FOR CLIMATE ADAPTATION FINANCING: POLICY TRENDS AND OPTIONS Local Governments for Sustainability (ICLEI) under Asia Pacific Adaptation Network (APAN) March 2013 Policy
Climate Resilience. 1. Introduction. 2. Climate Resilience. 3. Management Approach
1. Introduction This document forms part of our Disclosures on Management Approach (DMA) series, prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative s G4 Guidelines. The DMA series is designed
New York City Panel on Climate Change 2015 Report Executive Summary
Ann. N.Y. Acad. Sci. ISSN 0077-8923 ANNALS OF THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF SCIENCES Issue: Building the Knowledge Base for Climate Resiliency New York City Panel on Climate Change 2015 Report Executive Summary
Climate change. Ola Haug. Norsk Regnesentral. - and its impact on building water damage. ASTIN Colloquium, Manchester July 2008
www.nr.no Climate change - and its impact on building water damage Ola Haug Norsk Regnesentral ASTIN Colloquium, Manchester July 2008 This is joint work with: Xeni K. Dimakos Jofrid F. Vårdal Magne Aldrin
CSPR Briefing. CSPR Briefing No 5, 2010. Baltic Climate Vulnerability Assessment Framework: Introduction and Guidelines. Mattias Hjerpe and Julie Wilk
CSPR Briefing Baltic Climate Vulnerability Assessment Framework: Introduction and Guidelines CSPR Briefing No 5, 2010 Mattias Hjerpe and Julie Wilk Centre for Climate Science and Policy Research The Centre
WORLD CLASS EARTH SCIENCES RESEARCH
WORLD CLASS EARTH SCIENCES RESEARCH A SIGNIFICANT PLAYER INTERNATIONAL IN RESEARCH THE WIDEST RANGING EARTH SCIENCES DEPARTMENT IN NORWAY The geosciences have a central position in modern society, bridging
The IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation
The IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation A changing climate leads to changes in extreme weather and climate events 2 How do changes
Climate change and its impact on building water damage
Climate change and its impact on building water damage Ola Haug Xeni K. Dimakos Jofrid F. Vårdal Magne Aldrin Norwegian Computing Center P.O.Box 114, Blindern N-0314 OSLO E-mail address ola.haug@nr.no
Oregon. Climate Change Adaptation Framework
Oregon Climate Change Adaptation Framework Oregon Environmental Quality Commission Climate Change Adaptation Framework Presentation at a glance: Purposes of the framework Participating agencies Climate
sample The IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation
sample The IPCC Special Report on Managing the Risks of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation A changing climate leads to changes in extreme weather and climate events 2 Impacts
Selecting members of the QUMP perturbed-physics ensemble for use with PRECIS
Selecting members of the QUMP perturbed-physics ensemble for use with PRECIS Isn t one model enough? Carol McSweeney and Richard Jones Met Office Hadley Centre, September 2010 Downscaling a single GCM
Climate Change Long Term Trends and their Implications for Emergency Management August 2011
Climate Change Long Term Trends and their Implications for Emergency Management August 2011 Overview A significant amount of existing research indicates that the world s climate is changing. Emergency
Atmospheric Dynamics of Venus and Earth. Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics UCLA 2 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Atmospheric Dynamics of Venus and Earth G. Schubert 1 and C. Covey 2 1 Department of Earth and Space Sciences Institute of Geophysics and Planetary Physics UCLA 2 Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Bringing the Elephant into the Room: Integrating Risk into Interdisciplinary Water Programs. *Laura Read 1 and Laura Kuhl 2
19 Universities Council on Water Resources Issue 155, Pages 19-27, July 2015 Bringing the Elephant into the Room: Integrating Risk into Interdisciplinary Water Programs *Laura Read 1 and Laura Kuhl 2 1
SWEDISH METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL INSTITUTE
2010 SWEDISH METEOROLOGICAL AND HYDROLOGICAL INSTITUTE DIRECTOR GENERAL s OUTLOOK BUSINESS & MEDIA SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES RESEARCH SMHI s mandate is to produce decision support to promote good planning,
Climate Change Adaptation at European Railway Infrastructure Companies
Climate Change Adaptation at European Railway Infrastructure Companies Results of the UIC ARISCC project Christian Kamburow IZT Institute for Futures Studies and Technology Assessment Berlin Second session
The Role of Insurers in Promoting Adaptation to the Impacts of Climate Change
The Geneva Papers, 2008, 33, (133 139) r 2008 The International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics 1018-5895/08 $30.00 www.palgrave-journals.com/gpp The Role of Insurers in Promoting Adaptation
Insights. Corporate responsibility report 2014/2015
Insights Corporate responsibility report 2014/2015 Page 3 Content 04 Making a difference in society and for our customers Our corporate responsibility effort supports our business strategy: Be our best
LATITUDES INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CHALLENGE 2015-16
LATITUDES INTERNATIONAL DESIGN CHALLENGE 2015-16 Design Challenge Resilient working environments: carving the city for small businesses in London Submitted by: University of Westminster MSc Architecture
Climate change and economic analysis
Climate change and economic analysis by Finn R. Førsund Department of Economics University of Oslo * Slides prepared for the Symposium on Energy and CO 2 Emission/Policies Global CO 2 Economics Sandbjerg
Intended Nationally Determined Contribution
Department of Environment Islamic Republic of Iran Intended Nationally Determined Contribution 19 November 2015 National Climate Change Committee: Iran INDC, page 1 1. Introduction The Islamic Republic
How To Predict Climate Change
A changing climate leads to changes in extreme weather and climate events the focus of Chapter 3 Presented by: David R. Easterling Chapter 3:Changes in Climate Extremes & their Impacts on the Natural Physical
Towards a UNITAR office in Bergen, Norway
Towards a UNITAR office in Bergen, Norway Einar Bjorgo, UNITAR/UNOSAT Bergen, 22 October 2009 2 What is UNITAR? United Nations Institute for Training and Research Mission: To deliver innovative training
SOUTH EAST EUROPE TRANSNATIONAL CO-OPERATION PROGRAMME
SOUTH EAST EUROPE TRANSNATIONAL CO-OPERATION PROGRAMME 3 rd Call for Proposals Terms of reference Climate Change Adaptation: assessing vulnerabilities and risks and translating them to implementation actions
Climate Change and Infrastructure Planning Ahead
Climate Change and Infrastructure Planning Ahead Climate Change and Infrastructure Planning Ahead Infrastructure the physical facilities that support our society, such as buildings, roads, railways, ports
Best Practice on Climate
NORDIC INSURANCE SURVEY AUGUST Best Practice on Climate Assessing risks and implementing measures Nordic Insurers Responses to Climate Change A COfocus report Contents Page. Introduction. Best practice.
Sea level scenarios and extreme weather events
Extreme weather and nuclear power plants (EXWE) Sea level scenarios and extreme weather events Milla Johansson, Kimmo Kahma, Hilkka Pellikka, Hanna Tietäväinen, Seppo Saku and Kirsti Jylhä Finnish Meteorological
ARkStorm: California s Other Big One!
ARkStorm: California s Other Big One! Understanding the Impacts of Massive Winter Storms Mark Jackson Meteorologist in Charge NOAA/National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard What is ARkStorm? Emergency-preparedness
Economic and Social Council
United Nations E/CN.3/2016/15 Economic and Social Council Distr.: General 18 December 2015 Original: English Statistical Commission Forty-seventh session 8-11 March 2016 Item 3 (k) of the provisional agenda*
Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on Mountains as Sentinels of Change
Belmont Forum Collaborative Research Action on Mountains as Sentinels of Change 1. Background and rationale Mountains exist in many regions of the world and are home to a significant fraction of the world
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Studies in Yemen
Probabilistic Risk Assessment Studies in Yemen The catastrophic risk analysis quantifies the risks of hazard, exposure, vulnerability, and loss, thus providing the decision maker with the necessary information
City of Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee. Recommendations for Adaptation to Climate Change. Purpose
City of Cambridge Climate Protection Action Committee Recommendations for Adaptation to Climate Change Purpose The Climate Protection Action Committee (CPAC) is an advisory body to the City Manager on
A sustainable energy and climate policy for the environment, competitiveness and long-term stability
2009-02-05 A sustainable energy and climate policy for the environment, competitiveness and long-term stability The party leaders of Alliance for Sweden entered into an agreement today on a long-term,
Disaster Risk Reduction and Building Resilience to Climate Change Impacts
Disaster Risk Reduction and Building Resilience to Climate Change Impacts Luna Abu-Swaireh (abu-swaireh@un.org) May 2015 United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) Droughts Floods Storms
Wetlands and Climate Change: Considerations for Wetland Program Managers
Wetlands and Climate Change: Considerations for Wetland Program Managers Association of State Wetland Managers July 2015 1 Wetlands and Climate Change: Considerations for Wetland Program Managers Association
Approach to Managing Climate Risk
Approach to Managing Climate Risk I. Introduction As an insurer, employer, investor, property owner, and responsible corporate citizen, Allstate is committed to dedicating resources to help mitigate and
Climate Adaptation and Preparedness
Climate Adaptation and Preparedness Aaron Durnbaugh, Adaptation Coordinator & Deputy Commissioner, City of Chicago Department of Environment Rahm Emanuel, Mayor Climate Impact: Lake Michigan Decreased
A Self Assessment to Address Climate Change Readiness in Your Community Midwest Region
A Self Assessment to Address Climate Change Readiness in Your Community Midwest Region 0 Climate Change Readiness Index A Self Assessment to Address Climate Change Readiness in Your Community Communities
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL DOMESTIC FLOOD PROTECTION POLICY
SUFFOLK COASTAL DISTRICT COUNCIL DOMESTIC FLOOD PROTECTION POLICY 1. Introduction 1.1 The Council recognises the threat to local communities from flooding following severe weather events and as a result
Danske Markets Nordic Insurance Conference 21 September 2007. by Poul Almlund Chief Executive Officer
Danske Markets Nordic Insurance Conference 21 September 2007 by Poul Almlund Chief Executive Officer Agenda Nordic non-life consolidation versus barriers to entry Will rising interest rates increase price
& Global Climate Change
PSychology & Global Climate Change addressing a multifaceted phenomenon and set of challenges EXECUTIVE SUMMARY A Report of the American Psychological Association Task Force on the Interface Between Psychology
Fact sheet: STEPPING UP INTERNATIONAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE The Road to Copenhagen
Fact sheet: STEPPING UP INTERNATIONAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE The Road to Copenhagen Introduction Climate change is today widely recognized as one of mankind s greatest challenges in the 21st century.
to Effective Climate Change Adaptation
TASMANIAN GOVERNMENT S RESPONSE Response to Productivity Commission s Barriers to Effective Climate Change Adaptation Draft Report CA439341 CA439341 June 2012 1. Overview of Tasmanian Government Response
NBIM Investor Expectations: Climate Change Management
NBIM Investor Expectations: Climate Change Management Norges Bank Investment Management (NBIM) is responsible for investing the assets of the Norwegian Government Pension Fund Global. The exercise of NBIM
A Guide to Adaptation for Planners WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR?... 1 WHAT DOES THE GUIDE PROVIDE?... 1. Who Are The Authors?...1
A Guide to Adaptation for Planners i Table of Contents WHO IS THIS GUIDE FOR?... 1 WHAT DOES THE GUIDE PROVIDE?... 1 Who Are The Authors?...1 WHAT IS CLIMATE CHANGE?... 2 Where Can You Find Climate Change
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area. Susanna Kankaanpää HSY
Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for the Helsinki Metropolitan Area Susanna Kankaanpää HSY 12.5.2011 Contents of the presentation: 1. Helsinki Metropolitan Area and HSY 2. Context of the Adaptation Strategy
THE NAIROBI WORK PROGRAMME ON IMPACTS, VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE UNFCCC THE NINE WORK AREAS OF THE NAIROBI WORK PROGRAMME
ON IMPACTS, VULNERABILITY AND ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE 1 METHODS AND TOOLS WHAT IS? The Nairobi work programme, under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (), aims to assist countries
Climate Change Impacts & Risk Management
Climate Change Impacts & Risk Management WA FACILITIES & INFRASTRUCTURE THE ENGINEER S ROLE Alan Carmody, Alberfield Energy, Environment, Risk www.alberfield.com.au Climate Change Risk Management Tools
PROF. J. O. BARONGO DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI
THE UNIVERSITY OF NAIROBI POSTGRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAMME IN NATURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND ITS ROLE IN KENYA S NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT BY PROF. J. O. BARONGO DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY UNIVERSITY
Use of numerical weather forecast predictions in soil moisture modelling
Use of numerical weather forecast predictions in soil moisture modelling Ari Venäläinen Finnish Meteorological Institute Meteorological research ari.venalainen@fmi.fi OBJECTIVE The weather forecast models
Resolution: Energy and climate. Year and Congress: November 2009, Barcelona. Category: Environment and Energy. Page: 1. Energy and climate change
The European Liberal Democrat and Reform Party, convening in, Catalonia on 19th and 20th November 2009: Notes that: The EU is responsible for approximately 10 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions
FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE
FACTS ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE 1. What is climate change? Climate change is a long-term shift in the climate of a specific location, region or planet. The shift is measured by changes in features associated
Marine Claims Trends in the light of an increasing exposure to Major Single Loss Events
IMSF 2012 Oslo Marine Claims Trends in the light of an increasing exposure to Major Single Loss Events Astrid Seltmann Analyst astrid.seltmann@cefor.no The Nordic Association of Marine Insurers () Contents
SWAMP. Storm Water prevention - Methods to Predict damage from the water stream in and near road pavements in lowland areas
SWAMP Storm Water prevention - Methods to Predict damage from the water stream in and near road pavements in lowland areas Inception Report January 2009 Project coordinator: Mr. Knud A. Pihl. M.Sc. (DRI),
Munich Re RISKS AND CHANCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY WHAT ARE THE CURRENT QUESTIONS TO CLIMATE RESEARCH?
RISKS AND CHANCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE FOR THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY WHAT ARE THE CURRENT QUESTIONS TO CLIMATE RESEARCH? Prof. Dr. Peter Höppe Head of Geo Risks Research/Corporate Climate Centre NCCR Climate,
Curriculum vitae - Ingegärd Eliasson
Curriculum vitae - Ingegärd Eliasson Year of birth: 1961 University affiliation: University of Gothenburg, department of Conservation Box 130, SE-405 30 Göteborg, Sweden. Phone: +46 31 7732832, mail: ingegard.eliasson@conservation.gu.se
An Update on the Work of the Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center. Lorilee A. Medders, Ph.D. Director
An Update on the Work of the Florida Catastrophic Storm Risk Management Center Lorilee A. Medders, Ph.D. Director Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund Workshop June 11, 2015 Buena Vista, Florida Section
Municipal Climate Change Action Plans. Background & Overview of Key Elements
Municipal Climate Change Action Plans Background & Overview of Key Elements Presentation Topics 1. Why Should We Plan For Climate Change? 2. Recent Events & Impacts 3. The MCCAP Key Elements Adaptation
Index Term-- extreme weather, power system, blackout, component failure
1 Impact of Extreme Weather on Power System Blackouts and Forced Outages: New Challenges Mladen Kezunovic, Fellow, IEEE, Ian Dobson, Fellow, IEEE, and Yimai Dong Abstract-- This paper focuses on the impact
The Impact of Climate Change on the Renewable Energy Production in Norway
The Impact of Climate Change on the Renewable Energy Production in Norway 2013 International Energy Workshop Arne Lind, Eva Rosenberg, Pernille Seljom & Kari Espegren Institute for Energy Technology Flooding:
Announcement of Requirements and Registration for the NIEHS Climate Change
This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 09/15/2015 and available online at http://federalregister.gov/a/2015-23126, and on FDsys.gov [Billing Code 4140-01-P] DEPARTMENT OF
River Flooding and the Grid-to-Grid Hydrological Model
River Flooding and the Grid-to-Grid Hydrological Model Summary of Impacts Impact Mitigating the annual costs of damage from ordinary river flooding Mitigating the costs of damage from extreme river flooding
Costs of Global Warming for Alaska s Public Infrastructure
Costs of Global Warming for Alaska s Public Infrastructure CONTEXT A warming climate results in: Thawing ground Undermining foundations of buildings, roads and runways Retreating sea ice Increasing coastal
ASSESSING CLIMATE FUTURES: A CASE STUDY
ASSESSING CLIMATE FUTURES: A CASE STUDY Andrew Wilkins 1, Leon van der Linden 1, 1. SA Water Corporation, Adelaide, SA, Australia ABSTRACT This paper examines two techniques for quantifying GCM derived
CRES - a Scientific Platform for Sharing Climate Change Related Knowledge in Denmark
CRES - a Scientific Platform for Sharing Climate Change Related Knowledge in Denmark Jens Hesselbjerg Christensen Danish Meteorological Institute http://cres-centre.net Outline Something about communicating
CEQ Draft Guidance for GHG Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change Committee on Natural Resources 13 May 2015
CEQ Draft Guidance for GHG Emissions and the Effects of Climate Change Committee on Natural Resources 13 May 2015 Testimony of John R. Christy University of Alabama in Huntsville. I am John R. Christy,
Geohazards: Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Awareness The Role of the Insurance Industry
Geohazards: Minimizing Risk, Maximizing Awareness The Role of the Insurance Industry Prof. Dr. Peter Hoeppe Head of Geo Risks Research Munich Re International Year of Planet Earth, Paris, 13 February 2008
DISCUSSION DRAFT. WHO guidance to protect health from climate change through health adaptation planning
DISCUSSION DRAFT WHO guidance to protect health from climate change through health adaptation planning Editing and design by Inís Communication www.iniscommunication.com Cover photo: Marko Kokic / WHO
SUMMER COURSES 2012 Nordic Centre at Fudan University. Doing Business in China Introduction to Modern China
SUMMER COURSES 2012 Nordic Centre at Fudan University Doing Business in China Introduction to Modern China 欢 迎 WELCOME to the 2012 Summer Courses at Nordic Centre, Fudan University! The Nordic Centre Summer
Climate Change issues as a factor in decision making some recent Court decisions
Climate Change issues as a factor in decision making some recent Court decisions Paul Leadbeter Partner 12 September 2008 Predicted impacts of climate change include: Sea level rise Changed weather patterns
POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FLOODING IN WISCONSIN
POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON FLOODING IN WISCONSIN Ken Potter and Zach Schuster Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin Madison, WI OUTLINE Typical flood scenarios
Storm Surges in Denmark:
Storm Surges in Denmark: Past experiences and expectations for the future Carlo Sorensen Carl-Christian Munk-Nielsen Thorsten Piontkowitz Danish Coastal Authority, DK-7620 Lemvig, Denmark. www.kyst.dk
Responding to the Challenges of Water Security: the VIII Phase of the International Hydrological Programme 2014-2021
3rd UNECWAS Annual Seminar 21st of August, TUT Responding to the Challenges of Water Security: the VIII Phase of the International Hydrological Programme 2014-2021 Blanca Jimenez-Cisneros Director of the
Resolution XII.13. Wetlands and disaster risk reduction
12 th Meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Wetlands (Ramsar, Iran, 1971) Punta del Este, Uruguay, 1-9 June 2015 Resolution XII.13 Wetlands and disaster risk reduction 1. RECALLING
DISASTER RISK DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT COURSES SETUP SCENARIO AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY. Makerere University
DISASTER RISK DETECTION AND MANAGEMENT COURSES SETUP SCENARIO AT MAKERERE UNIVERSITY CASE OF THE DEPARTMENT OF GEOGRAPHY Derek Muhwezi 2 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT To provide and promote quality education,
TexasET Network Water My Yard Program
TexasET Network Water My Yard Program What is the Water My Yard Program? The WaterMyYard Program (http://watermyyard.org) is a new program and website that solves two of the biggest problems in getting
Adaptation Planning Scenarios in Western Australia
Annex 1: Projections for Change in Climate and Climate Scenarios Climate Change Adaptation Plan: Preparing for and responding to climate risks in the City of Stirling Table of Contents INTRODUCTION...
New Brunswick s Flood Risk Reduction Strategy. Province of New Brunswick PO 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1. www.gnb.ca
New Brunswick s Flood Risk Reduction Strategy i New Brunswick s Flood Risk Reduction Strategy Province of New Brunswick PO 6000, Fredericton NB E3B 5H1 2014 www.gnb.ca ISBN 978-1-4605-0533-5 (print edition)
Living with Climate Change Helping People Adapt to the New ILWS
Living with Climate Change Helping People Adapt to the New Normal Kevin Parton ILWS Overview 1. Climate Change and Climate Variability 2. Three Projects 3. Conclusions 1. Climate Change and Climate Variability
The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): Implications for Business
climate everyone s business The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5): Implications for Business ts climate Increased computing power Improved satellite observation
Strong growth and improved claims ratio
Strong growth and improved claims ratio Q2 results 2014 20 th August Highlights Q2 - Vardia ASA Vardia ASA experienced a second quarter with all-time-high sales and a strong growth Total new sales the
Impacts of Global Warming on Hurricane-related Flooding in Corpus Christi,Texas
Impacts of Global Warming on Hurricane-related Flooding in Corpus Christi,Texas Sea-level Rise and Flood Elevation A one-foot rise in flood elevation due to both sea-level rise and hurricane intensification
Geography. Geography B. Curriculum Planner GCSE 2012. Version 1 October 2012
Geography GCSE 2012 Geography B Curriculum Planner Version 1 October 2012 www.ocr.org.uk/gcse2012 INTRODUCTION This plan is not deemed to be prescriptive, it is one suggested route through the specification.
Current climate change scenarios and risks of extreme events for Northern Europe
Current climate change scenarios and risks of extreme events for Northern Europe Kirsti Jylhä Climate Research Finnish Meteorological Institute (FMI) Network of Climate Change Risks on Forests (FoRisk)
Ubiquitous Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental and Climate Data Management System
Ubiquitous Wireless Sensor Networks for Environmental and Climate Data Management System Presenter: M.Eng Vo Minh Thanh School of Electrical Engineering International University HCM National University