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Global Warming In Local Discourses - How Communities Around The World Make Sense Of Climate Change

by Michael Brüggemann e Simone Rödder

~~6,99€~~ 5,59€ 20% OFF

 Global news on anthropogenic climate change is shaped by international politics, scientific reports and voices from transnational protest movements. This timely volume asks how local communities engage with these transnational discourses. The chapters in this volume present a range of compelling case studies drawn from a broad cross-section of local communities around the world, reflecting diverse cultural and geographical contexts. From Greenland to northern Tanzania, it illuminates how different understandings evolve in diverse cultural and geographical contexts while also revealing some common patterns of how people make sense of climate change. Global Warming in Local Discourses constitutes a significant, new contribution to understanding the multi-perspectivity of our debates on climate change, further highlighting the need for interdisciplinary study within this area. It will be a valuable resource to those studying climate and science communication; those interested in understanding the various roles played by journalism, NGOs, politics and science in shaping public understandings of climate change, as well as those exploring the intersections of the global and the local in debates on the sustainable transformation of societies.
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Asian Agriculture In A Climate Change-Driven And Risky World

~~134,45€~~ 107,56€ 20% OFF

 This book synthesizes over forty years of field research in agriculture in Asian developing countries including in East Asia, South Asia and South-East Asia. It takes stock of the development and the transition of agriculture reviewing development events and policies on a country level.
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Extreme Climate Adaptation Strategy - Smart Water Grid In The Yangtze River Delta

by Heqin Cheng, Kai Tan e Xi Chen

~~90,27€~~ 72,22€ 20% OFF

 This book presents a systematic framework for risk assessment and predictions of extreme climate impacts using big data analytics, artificial intelligence, and intelligent monitoring technologies. Central to this effort is the concept of a smart water grid, a 'digital water network', capable of real-time monitoring, rapid transmission, accurate forecasting, optimized decision-making, precise allocation, and efficient management especially during floods and droughts.Building on case studies and original research from the Yangtze Delta — a region increasingly vulnerable to heavy rainfall, prolonged dry spells, sea level rise, and clustered extreme climate events that intensify saltwater intrusion, water shortages, ecological degradation, and disruptions to inland navigation — the book demonstrates how the construction of a high-quality, intelligent water grid advances climate adaptation, supports sustainable water governance, and contributes to national strategies of regional integration. Its interdisciplinary perspective spans hydrology, remote sensing, system dynamics, and machine learning, offering both theoretical foundations and applied methodologies.This text serves as a reference for researchers, engineers, and policymakers concerned with water resources engineering, environmental management, and disaster risk reduction in deltaic regions confronting climate change.Contents: <ul><li>Preface</li><li>About the Authors</li><li>Acknowledgments</li><li>Introduction </li><li>The Impact of Global Extreme Climate Change and Human Activities on the Water Network of the Yangtze River Delta</li><li>The Construction Strategy for a Smart Water Network in the Yangtze River Delta Region Against the Backdrop of Normalization of Extreme Climate</li><li>Intelligent Water Network Management Platform for the Yangtze River Delta: A Construction Scheme in the Context of Extreme Climate Normalization</li><li>Development of a Risk Exceedance Perception and Analysis System for Smart and High-Quality Water Network</li><li>Estimating Terrain Elevations at 10 m Resolution by Integrating Random Forest Machine Learning Model and Remotely Sensed Data from ICESat-2, Sentinel-1, and Sentinel-2 Satellites</li><li>Dissolved Oxygen Classification and Regression in the Taihu Lake Basin with Bidirectional Long Short-Term Memory Network based on Physical and Chemical Prior Knowledge</li><li>Assessment and Strategies for Water Supply Security Risks in the Estuarine City of Shanghai under Normalized Extreme Climate Conditions</li><li>Suggestions for Future Research</li><li>Bibliography</li><li>Index</li></ul>Readership: Researchers, engineers, and policymakers co...
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Reducing The Risks Of Weather, Climate And Ocean Extremes

by John E. Hay

~~172,24€~~ 137,79€ 20% OFF

 Reducing the Risks of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes presents evidence-based and practical guidance on appropriate ways to manage the rapidly increasing impacts and risks associated with extreme weather, climate and ocean events. This book specifically addresses the needs and challenges laid out in the author's two earlier volumes: Science of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2022, and Consequences of Weather, Climate and Ocean Extremes, 2025.The book emphasizes the importance of proactive risk management at local, national, and global levels, drawing on lessons learned from past experiences to inform effective strategies. It explores the complexities of managing the consequences of these extremes, highlighting the role of communication, engagement, and inclusiveness in fosteringresilience within communities. Additionally, the text addresses the necessity of monitoring and evaluating climate risk management initiatives to ensure their effectiveness and adaptability. By synthesizing insights across various scales, this author aims to empower readers to navigate the challenges posed by climate variability and change.This book serves as a vital resource for researchers and practitioners committed to reducing risks and enhancing resilience in the face of an increasingly unpredictable climate.Members of the Royal Meteorological Society are eligible for a 35% discount on all Developments in Weather and Climate Science series titles. See the RMetS member dashboard for the discount code. - Explores how adaptation, disaster risk reduction, and climate risk management initiatives may reduce vulnerability to extreme events and increase adaptive capacity- Examines the specific challenges related to managing extreme hazards, including planning and decision-making under deep uncertainty and managing low-probability, high-impact events, as well as slow-onset events such as some droughts- Identifies the many benefits of using monitoring and evaluation to assess and report on the performance of climate risk management initiatives
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Climate And Natural Hazard Risks

by Lisa Guppy, Peter Sammonds e Ting Sun

~~156,34€~~ 125,07€ 20% OFF

 Climate and Natural Hazard Risks is an in-depth examination of the physical, environmental, economic, and social impacts of climate change and natural hazards on vulnerable populations in different regions around the world. The authors open with the simple question "What is risk?," taking a detailed look at historical and global trends and risk frameworks as they relate to the Earth system and climate change. The authors then examine the drivers of social and physical vulnerability. From there, the chapters systematically review different hazards and their implications for risk (hurricanes, cyclones, flooding, extreme temperatures, food insecurity, earthquakes, tsunamis). The authors then delve into the latest methods and research for multihazard risk assessment. The book closes with challenging explorations of resilience, and environmental and social transitions for climate change. Students, practitioners and policy-makers working across climate science, hazard risk assessment, disaster management and humanitarian response will find this instructive and thought-provoking text essential reading. - Examines hazard risk and vulnerability through a transdisciplinary approach- Demonstrates the links between climate change, natural hazards, humanitarian crises and disasters- Explains modern approaches to hazard, vulnerability and risk analyses providing an analytical toolbox, case studies and worked examples- An accessible text book for the student with up-to-date research and methods for the professional
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Theories & Predictions On Ozone Depletion & Climate Change

by Qing-Bin Lu

~~105,64€~~ 84,51€ 20% OFF

 This monograph provides a scientific understanding of two major scientific problems of global concern, from the perspective of a physicist who seeks theories with great simplicity and superior predictive capacity. The book reviews the establishment of two theories of atmospheric ozone depletion and global climate change and provides a comprehensive overview of the author's work, including significant discoveries and pioneering contributions, such as the discoveries of dissociative electron transfer reactions of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) adsorbed on ice surfaces, the strong correlation between CFCs and global surface temperature, and the tropical ozone hole; the proposals of the cosmic-ray-driven electron-induced-reaction (CRE) theory for ozone depletion and the CFC theory for modern global warming and developments of them into complete quantitative theories enabling analytical calculations; the prediction and observation of 11-year cyclic variations of the Antarctic ozone hole; the first prediction from a quantitative model to observe a long-term global cooling that started in October 2023, which precisely agrees with measured global mean surface temperatures to date.Unlike conventional atmospheric and climate models, the theoretical models presented are built on robust observations and fundamental physics, using no adjustable parameters. The CRE and CFC theories are unique models that can quantitatively reproduce both the 11-year cyclic variation of the Antarctic ozone hole over the past four solar cycles and the Antarctic surface temperature change since 1850 with an uncertainty of 10% or less.This book is self-contained and unified in presentation. It may be used as an advanced book by graduate students and even ambitious undergraduates in physics, chemistry, environmental and climate sciences. It is also suitable for non-expert readers and policy makers who wish to have an overview of the sciences behind atmospheric ozone depletion and global climate change.Contents: <ul><li>Preface to the First Edition</li><li>Preface to the Second Edition</li><li>Acknowledgments</li><li>About the Author</li><li>List of Abbreviations</li><li>Basic Physics and Chemistry of the Earth's Atmosphere</li><li>Interactions of Electrons with Atmospheric Molecules</li><li>Conventional Understanding of Ozone Depletion</li><li>The Cosmic-Ray-Driven Theory of Ozone Depletion: Laboratory Observations</li><li>The Cosmic-Ray-Driven Theory of Ozone Depletion: Atmospheric Observations</li><li>Conventional Understanding of Climate Change</li><li>Natural Drivers of Climate Change</li><li>New Theory of Global Climate Change</li><li>Impacts on Science, Policy and Economics</li><li>Bibliography</li><li>Index</li></ul>Readership: Graduate students in physics, chemistry, environmental and climate sciences. It is also suitable for non-expert readers and policy makers who wish to have an overview of the sciences behind atmospheric ozone depletion and global climate change.
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Arctic Passages - Ice, Exploration, And The Battle For Power At The Top Of The World

by Kieran Mulvaney

~~28,81€~~ 23,05€ 20% OFF

 Discover how nineteenth century explorers set the stage for todayâ€™s Arctic climate crisis.
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Atlas Of A Threatened Planet - 150 Infographics To Help Anyone Save The World

by Esther Gonstalla

~~33,61€~~ 26,89€ 20% OFF

 Eye-opening and inspiring infographics reveal the complex threats to our planetâ€"and how we can fight to save it.
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Purified - How Recycled Sewage Is Transforming Our Water

by Peter Annin

~~27,80€~~ 22,24€ 20% OFF

 Using examples of communities saved and crises averted, journalist Peter Annin helps readers overcome the â€œyuck factorâ€ and proves recycled sewage is the water of the future.
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Humanity'S Moment - A Climate Scientist'S Case For Hope

by Joelle Gergis

~~33,61€~~ 26,89€ 20% OFF

 When climate scientist Joëlle Gergis set to work on the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Sixth Assessment Report, the research she encountered kept her up at night. Through countless hours spent with the world’s top scientists to piece together the latest global assessment of climate change, she realized that the impacts were occurring faster than anyone had predicted. In Humanity’s Moment, Joëlle takes us through the science in the IPCC report with unflinching honesty, explaining what it means for our future, while sharing her personal reflections on bearing witness to the heartbreak of the climate emergency unfolding in real time. But this is not a lament for a lost world. It is an inspiring reminder that human history is an endless tug-of-war for social justice. We are each a part of an eternal evolutionary force that can transform our world. Joëlle shows us that the solutions we need to live sustainably already exist—we just need the social movement and political will to create a better world. Humanity’s Moment is a climate scientist’s guide to rekindling hope, and a call to action to restore our relationship with ourselves, each other, and our planet.
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Climate Change In A Nutshell

by Brent J Lewis

~~19,21€~~ 15,37€ 20% OFF

 This informative treatise provides a clear, accessible, and concise overview of climate change and its wide-ranging effects on our planet and society. It outlines the scientific basis of climate change, explores its causes — both natural and anthropogenic — and delves into its growing environmental, economic, and social consequences.The book discusses key topics such as rising global temperatures, melting ice caps, ocean acidification, biodiversity loss, and the frequency of extreme weather events. It also offers a balanced examination of mitigation and adaptation strategies, including transitions to renewable energy, sustainable land-use practices, disaster preparedness, and long-term planning. Additionally, it outlines the role of global policies and international agreements aimed at minimizing future climate-related risks.For those interested in the technical underpinnings, the book includes a supplemental appendix that details the mathematical models, frameworks, and data sources informing climate projections. This extra section, along with a glossary, helps readers deepen their understanding of the science through clear definitions and context.Addressing the most essential and pressing concepts of climate change, this book takes the reader on a focused and insightful journey to better comprehend the challenges facing our world. It is an ideal resource for general readers, science enthusiasts, students, educators, and policymakers alike.Contents: <ul><li>Preface</li><li>Acknowledgements</li><li>About the Author</li><li>Introduction</li><li>The Science of Climate Change</li><li>Climate Change Causes</li><li>Environmental Impact</li><li>Economic and Social Consequences</li><li>Mitigation Strategies</li><li>Adaptation Measures</li><li>Global Policies and Agreements</li><li>Chronology of Climate Change Disasters</li><li>Epilogue</li><li>Appendices</li><li>Glossary</li><li>Bibliography</li><li>Index</li></ul>Readership: This book is aimed at general readers, science enthusiasts, and professionals with an interest in environmental issues and global challenges. It may also appeal to undergraduate students, educators, researchers, and policymakers seeking a concise and accessible reference on climate change.
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Mother Earth Isn'T Dying - Man Is Killing Her

by John Aldrick

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 Mother Earth Isn't Dying presents a graphic and compelling exposé of the impact mankind is having upon the Earth and collaterally upon itself. The author identifies a massive plague of humans, with a quadrupling of the global population in the last 80–100 years, enabled primarily by mankind's discovery and exhumation of the energy giant fossil carbon, which has fuelled the advance of civilisation. Mankind no longer lives in sustainable consonance with the natural world but is in direct competition with it, leading to widespread destruction of essential terrestrial, marine, and atmospheric systems and resources. Unfortunately, the intellect of mankind appears to be at variance with its genetic imperatives. The ideal of a happy, healthy, and liberated life in an unspoiled environment is in us all, but it is now a wish list, utopian, and mere fantasy. The elephant in the room is mankind's inherent compulsion to reproduce. The human genome is that of an animal, and its mind, which is its heart and soul, is unable to compete. If mankind can pull itself out of this predicament, it will have accomplished a truly superhuman feat. "This is an excellent book, well written and researched. The author uses his solid and wide-ranging knowledge of the arts, sciences and humanities to present climate change as the worldwide phenomenon it truly is. Here is a graphic example of the interconnectedness of all things. There are some suggestions as to the steps we might take to address the situation, but it is primarily a work designed to open the eyes of everyone who believes that climate change is just a storm in a teacup. The reality is that your entire kitchen and the planet it sits upon are about to disintegrate." SHARON SHIPMAN, ADVANCED DIPLOMA OF LAND MANAGEMENT.
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Drought Dynamics - Modeling And Assessment To Confront A Changing Climate

~~156,34€~~ 125,07€ 20% OFF

 Drought Dynamics: Modeling and Assessment to Confront a Changing Climate synthesizes the latest research findings and practical insights from leading experts in the field. The book provides the knowledge and tools necessary to understand the causes and impacts of drought, predict its occurrence, and implement practical measures to mitigate its effects. It begins with an in-depth review of fundamental drought theory followed by a closer examination of related aspects like social behavior, food security, health, climate, sediment, architecture, and education. Next, a close look at geography information systems including data assessment, models, maps, and visualizations is explored. Additional sections explore drought management, along with community resilience, adaptation, policy, and the economy. New trends in drought studies are presented, including the latest practical technologies and the use of artificial intelligence. Lastly, a series of detailed case studies offer practical insights on data assessment, modeling, experimental studies, and climate change. The editors and contributing authors offer this resource to help build resilience and sustainability in the face of one of the most pressing environmental challenges of our time. - Advances drought dynamic understanding as well as climate change adaptation strategies via interdisciplinary perspectives- Examines recent revolutionary approaches for drought modeling to give readers insights on progress in the field- Illustrates the implementation of different approaches for drought analysis through a variety of case studies- Recommends practical and actionable adaptation strategies to enhance resilience in dealing with climate change-induced droughts
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Climate Change And The Effects On Biodiversity

by Christine Langhoff

~~6,85€~~ 5,48€ 20% OFF

 Essay from the year 2002 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: 1.1 (A), Oxford University (New College), language: English, abstract: Climates have changed and still are constantly changing at all scales, from local to global, and over varying time-spans. There have been, however, surges of change over time which meteorologists and earth scientists are continually trying to clarify and explain. Global climatic change due to increasing atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases has dominated the environmental agenda since the mid 1980s and has engendered considerable international political debate. There is no doubt that over the last 100 years or so, human action has significantly increased the atmospheric concentrations of several gases that are closely related to global temperature. It seems likely that these increased concentrations, which are said to continue to rise in the near future, are already affecting global climate, but our poor knowledge and understanding of the workings of the global heat balance make the current and future situation uncertain. Since the atmosphere is intimately linked to the workings of the biosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere, the projected changes in climate will have significant effects on all aspects of the natural world in which we live. Many ecological systems will be dramatically changed by global warming and this might lead to changes or even loss of biodiversity.
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Estimating Groundwater Storage In Weathered Crystalline Rock Aquifers Of Aroca Catchment, Northern Uganda Using Geophysical Methods And Aquifer Tests

by Joseph Okullo

~~45,71€~~ 36,57€ 20% OFF

 Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, Makerere University (College of Natural Science), course: Masters of Science in Geology, language: English, abstract: Aroca catchment's hydrogeological characteristics are majorly controlled by deeply weathered crystalline rocks of northern Uganda. Groundwater derived from within the medium grained weathered clasts to the base of the unconsolidated regolith in addition to fissures in the underlying saprocks is widely used to supply water to most upcoming towns. However, in addition to limited reliable data, little is known of the geometry and storage capacity of these aquifers. This study used magnetic resonance sounding (MRS) and complimentary electrical resistivity (VES), lithological logs and hydraulic tests to determine aquifer geometry and hydraulic properties of Aroca catchment. The main aquifer is largely a medium-grained sandy saprolite and exhibits leaky aquifer characteristics. It is supplemented by the saprolite-fissured boundary and the bulk of the fissured secondary aquifers. MRS and VES were useful in delineating the upper surface (up to a mean depth ~5 mbgl) of the aquifer geometry. The mean depth to the bottom of the saprolite and fractured layers was 33 and 70 mbgl respectively. The mean static water level across the catchment ranges from ~1.4 to 30 mbgl (with a median value of 13.7 mbgl). The mean T is 4.3 to 104 m2d-1, K is 7.0 md-1 and Sy is ~0.016 for this aquifer. MRS determined drainable groundwater storage of aquifers with a mean value of 380 mm, which is much lower than the value of 590 mm from similar geological formations of Benin. MRS water content and decay constant of the saturated aquifer had mean values of 6.4% and 156ms, respectively. Just like most geophysical methods, MRS suffers from resolution loss with depth and result into the fissured zone not being well resolved. MRS complemented by VES and aquifer tests has provided a new insight in aquifer geometry characterization and groundwater storage in the deeply weathered crystalline rock aquifers of Aroca catchment and the region. The geometry and hydraulic properties of these weathered crystalline rock aquifers can further be constrained for better spatial representation by conducting a number of well distributed long duration aquifer tests and MRS measurements across the catchment and region. Hence, more site investigations is recommended to improve on the knowledge of storage capacities of the catchment/region aquifers for better future groundwater abstraction strategies, resource planning and management.
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Validation And Assimilation Of Aeolus Wind Observations

~~42,78€~~ 34,22€ 20% OFF

 Doctoral Thesis / Dissertation from the year 2023 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: 1, LMU Munich (Physics), language: English, abstract: Along with scientific and technological developments, the advancement of the Global Observing System (GOS) has been one of the most important factors contributing to the increase in numerical weather forecasting (NWP) skill in recent years. The initial conditions of a forecast are provided by data assimilation systems, combining the latest short-range forecast with a selection of atmospheric observations. One of the current major limitations is the lack of global wind profile observations, particularly in regions and for spatial scales where geostrophic mass-wind coupling is weak. The European Space Agency's (ESA) Doppler Wind Lidar (DWL) satellite mission Aeolus provides a novel data set of wind profiles with quasi-global coverage intended to fill these data gaps in the current GOS. Therefore, it is of great interest to assess the impact of the Aeolus observations in NWP to demonstrate the potential value of such satellite-based DWL missions. A crucial prerequisite for using meteorological observations in NWP data assimilation systems is a comprehensive knowledge of their errors. The first part of this thesis investigates the Aeolus data quality through comparisons with three independent reference data sets: collocated radiosonde observations and model equivalents of the global ICOsahedral Nonhydrostatic (ICON) model of Deutscher Wetterdienst (DWD) and the Integrated Forecast System (IFS) model of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecast (ECMWF). This enables a comprehensive estimation and characterization of the systematic and random errors of the Aeolus wind profile observations. Approaches to correct for the analyzed complex systematic errors that can be used in the context of quality control in data assimilation systems are being tested. Furthermore, to obtain a meaningful estimation of the Aeolus instrumental error, the representativeness errors for the comparisons are determined based on high-resolution regional model simulations. The results show the importance of accounting for representativeness errors for the mission s calibration and validation activities and provide an estimate of the vertical structure of the Aeolus Rayleigh and Mie wind instrumental error that can be used for the assigned observation error in data assimilation. The second part of this thesis examines how numerical weather forecasting benefits from the assimilation of the novel DWL observations from the Aeolus satellite.
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Flood Detection. Alert System For Flood Prevention And Reduction Of Damages

by Bandar Naji Ali Hezam

~~45,66€~~ 36,53€ 20% OFF

 Scientific Essay from the year 2021 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation, language: English, abstract: The project presented in this paper aims to develop a flood detection system that helps to detect floods before they occur. The system utilizes various sensors to detect potential flooding in a given area, including water level sensors, rain gauges, and temperature sensors. The data collected from these sensors is analyzed and used to generate alerts, which can be sent to authorities, emergency responders, and citizens (directly to their smartphone). The project's ultimate goal is to improve flood prevention and mitigation efforts in the country and reduce the risk of damage to infrastructure, property, and loss of life caused by flooding. By using innovative technology, this flood detection system can significantly benefit the community and help the country better prepare for future flooding events.
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Impact Of Climate Variables On Food Western Rajasthan Security. A Case Study In Jodhpur District

by Asif Iqbal

~~1,31€~~ 1,05€ 20% OFF

 Case Study from the year 2022 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: A, Jawaharlal Nehru University , language: English, abstract: Imagine a world where the very ground beneath your feet conspires against survival, where ancient patterns of rainfall become chaotic whispers, and the promise of tomorrow's harvest hangs precariously in the balance - welcome to Jodhpur, Western Rajasthan, the heart of a critical investigation into the escalating climate crisis and its devastating impact on food security. This book delves into the urgent realities faced by a region grappling with aridity, water scarcity, and the relentless pressures of a changing climate, offering a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between environmental shifts and the livelihoods of its people. Through meticulous research and insightful analysis, the study uncovers the profound effects of climate change on natural resource availability, agricultural yields, and the overall stability of food systems in this vulnerable district. Discover how rising temperatures and erratic precipitation patterns are reshaping traditional farming practices, exacerbating poverty, and threatening the very fabric of rural communities. This vital research meticulously examines the cascading consequences of a changing climate, shedding light on the socio-economic vulnerabilities that leave communities teetering on the brink. The book further proposes innovative adaptation strategies, exploring sustainable natural resource management techniques and crop improvement initiatives designed to enhance ecosystem resilience and bolster food production. It critically assesses the effectiveness of existing policy options and institutional frameworks, offering concrete recommendations for building a more climate-resilient future. By integrating quantitative data with local knowledge and participatory research methods, this study provides a holistic perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing Western Rajasthan. It is an indispensable resource for policymakers, researchers, and anyone concerned with the intersection of climate change, food security, and sustainable development, offering a roadmap for navigating the complexities of a changing world and safeguarding the future of vulnerable populations. Explore the impacts on food availability, access, utilization, and stability within the region, as this book unpacks the crucial steps needed towards fortifying food security in the face of an ever-changing climate and its implications on livelihoods, poverty reduction, and climate change adaptation in similar arid and semi-arid regions around the globe. From panel data analysis spanning decades to participatory assessments engaging local communities, this book provides crucial insights into climate change impacts and potential pathways towards a food-secure future.
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Adaptive Capacity For Institutional Water Supply And Sanitation Service Delivery Under Climate Change In Chingola, Zambia

by Osward Mukosha

~~33,60€~~ 26,88€ 20% OFF

 Master's Thesis from the year 2022 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: 0.75, , course: Climate Change and Sustainable Development, language: English, abstract: To sustainably provide institutional water supply and sanitation services under climate change, there is a need to develop adaptive capacity for the effects of climate change on the systems. This study assessed the adaptive capacity for institutional water supply and sanitation service delivery under climate change in Chingola, Zambia. The study had three objectives: (1) to determine the extent of vulnerability to climate change of the institutional water supply and sanitation service delivery in Chingola, Zambia; (2) to evaluate the institutional preparedness for climate change effects on water supply and sanitation in Chingola, Zambia and; (3) to identify the climate change adaptation options for institutional water supply and sanitation service delivery in Chingola, Zambia. A structured questionnaire and a vulnerability scoring matrix were used to address the objectives.
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Modelling Extreme Rainfall In Kenya

by Fredrick Muhindi e George Kingori Maina

~~21,69€~~ 17,35€ 20% OFF

 Research Paper (postgraduate) from the year 2022 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, , course: Social Science in Statistics, language: English, abstract: Occurrence of extreme rainfall has increased globally for couple of years, causing a lot of damages that affect the aspects of life such as, economic, environmental, social and physical. Different researchers have used different methods to model extreme rainfall around the globe. For example Generalized Extreme Value (GEV) and time series. This project focuses on modelling extreme rainfall in the areas Nyeri, Kericho Mombasa Nairobi and Kakamega. There are areas which are more prone to heavy rains, using rainfall data for the past 20 years to model extreme rainfall pattern in Kenya. We have used generalized Pareto distribution (GPD) to model extreme rainfall and have used time series to show the pattern and forecast the occurrence of extreme rainfall in Kenya. From forecasted result, we found that for the year 2016-2018 monthly rainfall tend to increase and decrease randomly this could be as a result of changes in climate due to global warming.
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Effects Of Climate Change On Crop Yields And Nutrition In Zambia

by Michael Mulenga

~~42,25€~~ 33,80€ 20% OFF

 Master's Thesis from the year 2021 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: A+, , language: English, abstract: Climate change has adversely affected many communities and countries around the world, however, poor people in less developed countries are the most affected. The research investigated the negative impacts of climate change on rural communities in the Vubwi District in the eastern province of Zambia using observation, trend analysis, Pearson Regression, and Multiple Regression. Simple and Purposive sampling was employed to collect samples from the population, of 6096 rural households. The finding of the analysis was that 78% of the respondents were adversely affected y the impacts of climate change, while 22 were not badly affected. The local people lacked access to early warning and facilities such as dams for harvesting rain water for irrigation in times of drought and animal drinking. It was recommended that early maturity seed varieties be introduced to the rural poor people and scaling up means to livelihood diversity such as chicken rearing and adopting drought resistant crops such as cassava.
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Impact Of Climate Change On Nigeria'S Agricultural Output. An Overview

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Impact Of Climate Change On Nigeria'S Agricultural Output. An Overview

by Ugboja Onuche Gideon

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 Research Paper (undergraduate) from the year 2020 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: 1, Kogi State Polytechnic, course: Economics, language: English, abstract: This study investigates the impact of climate change on agricultural output in Nigeria economy within the period of 1986 to 2017. The study employed Autoregressive Distributed Lag Model (ARDL). The study examined the impact of climate change on Nigeria s agricultural output. Investigated the existence of longrun relationship between climate change and agricultural outputs in Nigeria, examined the direction of causation between climate change and economic growth in Nigeria. From the findings it was discovered that one year lag value of carbon emission is highly significant, and it is positively related to agricultural output in the short run and long run. It was also discovered that one year lag of rainfall is negatively related to agricultural output and it is insignificant. Furthermore, it was also revealed that one year lag of temperature is positively related to agricultural output, meaning there is a positive relationship between agricultural output and temperature in Nigeria. The study therefore recommended that it is necessary for the government and other relevant authorities to constantly provide information on rainfall distribution ahead of time to help the farmers plan. And also recommended that government should ensure appropriate temperature information most especially there is need that various agricultural output needs to put into consideration.
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Impact Of Climate Variability On Water Footprint Of Sugarcane. A Case Study Of The Dangote Sugar Company Numan, Adamawa State

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Impact Of Climate Variability On Water Footprint Of Sugarcane. A Case Study Of The Dangote Sugar Company Numan, Adamawa State

by Jenny Nonyelum Obi

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 Master's Thesis from the year 2016 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: 4.53/5, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, course: Geography Climatology, language: English, abstract: This study is aimed at analysing the impact of climate variation on water footprint of Sugarcane using the sugarcane estate of the Dangote Sugar Company as a case study. Within this framework, the study's specific objectives are the following. To determine the green and blue water footprint of sugarcane production. To assess the contribution of the individual climatic parameters to each of green and blue water footprint of sugarcane. To examine the relationship between climatic elements and overall water footprint pattern of Sugarcane. There is an anticipation of a restructuring of the patterns of demand and supply of water for agriculture owing to possible effects of change in climate. Thus, the assessment of the influences of climatic variation on water consumption for agriculture is of import. Water footprint as an indicator provides a different methodology to the assessment of agricultural water consumption under variability of climate. This study offers an analysis of the impact of climate variability on the water footprint of sugarcane in Dangote Sugar Company, Numan during 1981-2013. Climate data was collected for a period of 33 years. Using the CROPWAT model, water footprint for sugarcane was calculated. The outcome was later correlated using the SPSS and SPSS AMOS 21 packages to find the relationship between water footprint of sugarcane and the climatic variation. Also the impact climatic variables had on water footprint of sugarcane was deduced. The results indicated that a) crop evapotranspiration and irrigation water requirements of sugarcane in the study area presented an uptrend and this is due to the variation in climatic factors; b) green water footprint (102 m3/ton) was lower than the blue water footprint (172 m3/ton) and; c) the climatic factors accountable for 17% of the variation in water footprint of sugarcane under the study period. From the results, it was observed that water footprint of sugarcane is influenced most by the rainfall element. However, there are other agricultural management factors that may also have an effect on it, even higher than that of climate. Attention however must be given for adaptation of effective strategies to reduce the agricultural production risk associatedwith climate change in the long run.
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Drought. Its Impacts On Pastoral Societies

by Bereket Assaye

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 Seminar paper from the year 2017 in the subject Geography / Earth Science - Meteorology, Aeronomy, Climatology, grade: A, Bahir Dar University (Institute of Disaster Risk Management and Food security Studies), course: SINER SEMINAR, language: English, abstract: This paper reviews the impact of drought on pastoral societies in their livelihood system. Livestock mortalities and morbidity, human morbidity, conflicts, food insecurity, reduction of livestock prices, and increase in food prices were among the socioeconomic impacts of drought experienced. Drought have also a great impact in pastoral society's in terms of decreasing livestock trade and marketing, increasing conflict and insecurity, decrease the education and increase destitution among the societies. Drought is a major cause of poverty in pastoral communities. Pastoralists experience decline in levels of productivity from their herds following losses in livestock capital from deaths, low calving rates, low milk production and weight loss, which consequently reduce the market value of livestock through drought. It is therefore a fact that drought results in destruction and collapse of pastoralists livelihoods, dependence on food aid and long-term destitution. Furthermore, reduction of pastoralists purchasing power is one of the important economic effects of recurrent droughts. To cater for their nutritional and energy needs, pastoral communities purchase cereals and other foods with the proceeds from sales of livestock and livestock products.
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