Semi Arid Climate Change

Author : Jianping Huang,Xiaodan Guan,Haipeng Yu
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 655 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-11-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811276194

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Semi-arid Climate Change by Jianping Huang,Xiaodan Guan,Haipeng Yu Pdf

Semi-arid regions are ecological security barriers that prevent arid regions from expanding and turning into deserts. The expansion of arid regions and desertification seriously threaten ecological security, and human society cannot achieve sustainable development in an insecure ecological environment. As the transitional zone between arid and humid regions, semi-arid regions lay the foundation of ecological safety for the development of human society.This book provides an overview of processes and mechanisms that characterize semi-arid climate change both regionally and globally. It explains systematically theoretical concepts , including land-atmosphere interactions, ocean-atmosphere interactions, and factors that contribute to climate change, including the impact of human activities. A summary of recent progress in the research in the field and the future of semi-arid regions are also discussed.This book is a specialized monograph and textbook for graduate students of Earth sciences. It is also suitable for undergraduate or graduate students in related majors such as those engaged in atmospheric science, climate change studies, and Earth sciences.

Author : Karmaoui, Ahmed
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 408 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2019-02-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781522573883

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Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones by Karmaoui, Ahmed Pdf

Ecosystems provide services that are crucial and beneficial to the human population. The management and conservation of these services can assure the wellbeing of the local population. Climate Change and Its Impact on Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Arid and Semi-Arid Zones is an essential reference source that studies the effects of climate change on biodiversity and ecosystem services in dry regions and examines various strategic local, national, and international policy developments to help overcome these impacts. Featuring research on topics such as poverty reduction, climate change, and adaption policies, this book is ideally designed for environmentalists, policymakers, government officials, academicians, researchers, and technology developers who want to improve their understanding of climate change impact, vulnerability, and sustainability, and the strategic role of adaptation and mitigation.

Author : Management Association, Information Resources
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 2064 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2021-10-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781668436875

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Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climate Change by Management Association, Information Resources Pdf

Climate change is an issue that has been generating a significant amount of discussion, research, and debate in recent years. Climate change continues to evolve at a rapid rate and continues to have a wide array of effects on everything from temperature to plant life. Beyond the negative environmental impacts, climate change is also proving to be a detriment to society with increasingly violent natural disasters and human health effects. It is essential to stay up to date on the latest in emerging research within this field as it continues to develop. The Research Anthology on Environmental and Societal Impacts of Climate Change discusses the varied effects of climate change throughout all areas of life and provides a comprehensive dive into the latest research on key elements of society that are affected by the rapidly increasing clime. Covering a range of topics including reproduction, plants and animals, and energy demand, it is ideal for environmentalists, policymakers, environmental engineers, scientists, disaster and crisis management personnel, professionals, government officials, practitioners, upper-level students, and academics interested in emerging research on the numerous impacts of climate change.

Author : Stephanie Midgley,Alemneh Dejene,Andrew Mattick
Publisher : Food & Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO)
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-01
Category : Arid regions climate
ISBN : 9251071357

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Adaptation to Climate Change in Semi-arid Environments by Stephanie Midgley,Alemneh Dejene,Andrew Mattick Pdf

Author : Kurt Schwabe,Jose Albiac,Jeffery D. Connor,Rashid M. Hassan,Liliana Meza González
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 510 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-07-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789400766365

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Drought in Arid and Semi-Arid Regions by Kurt Schwabe,Jose Albiac,Jeffery D. Connor,Rashid M. Hassan,Liliana Meza González Pdf

Offering a cross-country examination and comparison of drought awareness and experience, this book shows how scientists, water managers, and policy makers approach drought and water scarcity in arid and semi-arid regions of Spain, Mexico, Australia, South Africa and the United States.

Author : Jesse C. Ribot,Antonio Rocha Magalhães,Stahis Panagides
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 1996-06-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780521480741

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Climate Variability, Climate Change and Social Vulnerability in the Semi-arid Tropics by Jesse C. Ribot,Antonio Rocha Magalhães,Stahis Panagides Pdf

Climate fluctuations can trigger events that lead to mass migration, hunger and famine. Rather than attributing the blame to nature, the contributors look at the underlying causes of social vulnerability, such as the processes and organisation of society in the semi-arid tropics. Past and present susceptibility to destitution, hunger, and famine in the face of climate variability can teach us about the potential future consequences of climate change. By understanding why individuals, households, nations, and regions are vulnerable, and how they have buffered themselves against climatic and environmental fluctuations, present and future vulnerability can be redressed. Through case studies from across the globe, the authors explore past experiences with climate variability, and the likely effects of, and the possible policy responses to, the types of climatic events that global warming might bring.

Author : Xavier Poshiwa,G. Ravindra Chary
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 359 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811678615

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Climate Change Adaptations in Dryland Agriculture in Semi-Arid Areas by Xavier Poshiwa,G. Ravindra Chary Pdf

This book highlights the approaches for achieving trans-disciplinary research integration for “semi-arid dryland agriculture systems” under changing climates, while also identifying the elements of a collaborative research agenda that are needed to advance global food security. The book emphasizes climate change being a reality and how drylands are bearing the brunt in diverse ways. The major impact of dryland agriculture is on communities that need to: avoid the short- and long-term impacts of the changing climate; adapt strategies that can minimize these impacts; and be able to mitigate climate change, for which they need climate smart interventions. These interventions are only realized through knowledge and experience sharing among stakeholders from different sectors and backgrounds. It is in this context that the publication was seen as a necessity in order to bring together ideas that will transform lives and build adaptation capacities, thereby providing the much-needed products in communities leading to development

Author : Collectif
Publisher : IRD Éditions
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2018-11-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9782709922203

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The Mediterranean region under climate change by Collectif Pdf

This book has been published by Allenvi (French National Alliance for Environmental Research) to coincide with the 22nd Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP22) in Marrakesh. It is the outcome of work by academic researchers on both sides of the Mediterranean and provides a remarkable scientific review of the mechanisms of climate change and its impacts on the environment, the economy, health and Mediterranean societies. It will also be valuable in developing responses that draw on “scientific evidence” to address the issues of adaptation, resource conservation, solutions and risk prevention. Reflecting the full complexity of the Mediterranean environment, the book is a major scientific contribution to the climate issue, where various scientific considerations converge to break down the boundaries between disciplines.

Author : Arie S. Issar
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 155 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783642106408

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Progressive Development by Arie S. Issar Pdf

The book is based on the results of the investigations of the authors in the semi-arid and arid regions (ASAR) of the globe. These investigations brought to the conclusion that the warming climate will cause the drying up of the water resources in these regions. In this case the principles of Sustainable Development will not be able to avert forthcoming catastrophes. These conclusions brought to the compilation of the policy of "Progressive Development", emphasising investment in the development of new water resources and changing the natural environments while advancing the local populations on the dimension of knowledge by education.

Author : Joachim Gratzfeld
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9782831707419

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Extractive Industries in Arid and Semi-arid Zones by Joachim Gratzfeld Pdf

This publication aims to contribute to planning and management approaches that minimize land degradation and desertification in arid and semi-arid zones as a result of extractive industries operations. Both operational and policy guidance are included to help those government departments responsible for the licensing, planning and monitoring of extractive industries activities to take account of environment and development issues in their decision-making.

Author : A. Henderson-Sellers,A.J Pitman
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 237 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401132640

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Vegetation and climate interactions in semi-arid regions by A. Henderson-Sellers,A.J Pitman Pdf

The chapters in this section place the problems of vegetation and climate interactions in semi-arid regions into the context which recur throughout the book. First, Verstraete and Schwartz review desertification as a process of global change evaluating both the human and climatic factors. The theme of human impact and land management is discussed further by Roberts whose review focuses on semi-arid land-use planning. In the third and final chapter in this section we return to the meteorological theme. Nicholls reviews the effects of El Nino/Southern Oscillation on Australian vegetation stressing, in particular, the interaction between plants and their climatic environment. Vegetatio 91: 3-13, 1991. 3 A. Henderson-Sellers and A. J. Pitman (eds). Vegetation and climate interactions in semi-arid regions. © 1991 Kluwer Academic Publishers. Desertification and global change 2 M. M. Verstraete! & S. A. Schwartz ! Institute for Remote Sensing Applications, CEC Joint Research Centre, Ispra Establishment, TP 440, 1-21020 Ispra (Varese), Italy; 2 Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI48109-2143, USA Accepted 24. 8. 1990 Abstract Arid and semiarid regions cover one third of the continental areas on Earth. These regions are very sensitive to a variety of physical, chemical and biological degradation processes collectively called desertification.

Author : Theodoros Zachariadis
Publisher : Springer
Page : 74 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2016-01-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319296883

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Climate Change in Cyprus by Theodoros Zachariadis Pdf

This book provides a concise overview of facts and projections about climate change in Cyprus and its region until the end of the 21st century. Climate change is expected to have adverse effects in Mediterranean Europe – the most serious compared to other European regions. Being an island state with a semi-arid climate in the Eastern Mediterranean, Cyprus is located in a hot spot. Based on the information available in the literature, it highlights the expected natural, economic and societal impacts of climate change and presents recommendations for the implementation of a national adaptation strategy. Despite the dismal outlook arising from this review, the book demonstrates that coping with climate change is possible, provided that proactive actions are taken by both the public and the private sector. Public authorities need to set clear priorities and set up adequate monitoring mechanisms that can help avoid large natural and economic damages at a later stage. Enabling private adaptation investments and properly pricing the use of natural resources are key priorities for investing in a climate resilient economy.

Author : Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires
Publisher : Springer
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2017-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319566818

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Climate Variability Impacts on Land Use and Livelihoods in Drylands by Mahesh K. Gaur,Victor R. Squires Pdf

This edited volume is devoted to the examination of the implications of the inevitable changes wrought by global change on the welfare and livelihoods of tens of millions of people who live in dryland regions. Global change is more than just climate change and the ramifications of changing trade patterns (geopolitical and economic aspects), the shift to the market economy, demographic factors (population growth, urbanization and re-settlement), receive attention here. Land use change specialists, policy makers and natural resource management agencies will find the book very useful. Chapters focus on examples that are drawn from a number of sources including previously unpublished studies on the impact of climate change, markets and economics on pastoralist and dryland farming households. The key focus is to provide readers with insights into the real world implications of change (including an analysis of the drivers of change) on these vulnerable groups within dryland societies. The role of humans as agents of these changes is canvassed. A regional analysis of the world's drylands is also performed including those in Australia, Argentina, India, North America, China, North Africa, Central Asia and Southern Africa.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 30 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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A ricardian Analysis of the distribution of climate change impacts on agriculture across agro-ecological zones in africa by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alexander Lotsch
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 33 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Agriculture
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Sensitivity of Cropping Patterns in Africa to Transient Climate Change by Alexander Lotsch Pdf

The detailed analysis of current cropping areas in Africa presented here reveals significant climate sensitivities of cropland density and distribution across a variety of agro-ecosystems. Based on empirical climate-cropland relationships, cropland density responds positively to increases in precipitation in semi-arid and arid zones of the sub-tropics and warmer temperatures in higher elevations. As a result, marginal increases in seasonal precipitation lead to denser cropping areas in arid and semi-arid regions. Warmer temperatures, on the other hand, tend to decrease the probability of cropping in most parts of Africa (the opposite is true for increases in rainfall and decreases in temperatures relative to current conditions). Despite discrepancies and uncertainties in climate model output, the analysis suggests that cropland area in Africa is likely to decrease significantly in response to transient changes in climate. The continent is expected to have lost on average 4.1 percent of its cropland by 2039, and 18.4 percent is likely to have disappeared by the end of the century. In some regions of Africa the losses in cropland area are likely to occur at a much faster rate, with northern and eastern Africa losing up to 15 percent of their current cropland area within the next 30 years or so. Gains in cropland area in western and southern Africa due to projected increases in precipitation during the earlier portions of the century will be offset by losses later on. In conjunction with existing challenges in the agricultural sector in Africa, these findings demand sound policies to manage existing agricultural lands and the productivity of cropping systems.