Sentences with phrase «ecosystems on a global basis»

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A freshwater ecologist at the Millbrook - based Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies co-authored a paper on global trends in synthetic chemical pollution.

The European Union in 1996 proposed to limit global warming to 2 °C relative to pre-industrial times [10], based partly on evidence that many ecosystems are at risk with larger climate change.

At the Opening Ceremony of World Science Forum (WSF) 2017 under the theme of «Science for Peace» a panel of global thought - leaders declared renewed intent to fight poverty and promote just, equitable and inclusive social development based on the restoration, protection and sustainable use of natural resources and ecosystems to promote greater peace and social harmony.

Other aspects of global warming's broad footprint on the world's ecosystems include changes in the abundance of more than 80 percent of the thousands of species included in population studies; major poleward shifts in living ranges as warm regions become hot, and cold regions become warmer; major increases (in the south) and decreases (in the north) of the abundance of plankton, which forms the critical base of the ocean's food chain; the transformation of previously innocuous insect species like the Aspen leaf miner into pests that have damaged millions of acres of forest; and an increase in the range and abundance of human pathogens like the cholera - causing bacteria Vibrio, the mosquito - borne dengue virus, and the ticks that carry Lyme disease - causing bacteria.

This policy document aism to address and raise awareness of the social dimension of ecosystem - based adaptation (EbA) to climate change, laying particular emphasis on: i) the social impacts of EbA on global national and regional level and local communities and ii) social considerations in designing and implementing EbA.

Recalling the concern reflected in the outcome document of the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development, entitled «The future we want», 1 that the health of oceans and marine biodiversity are negatively affected by marine pollution, including marine debris, especially plastic, persistent organic pollutants, heavy metals and nitrogen - based compounds, from numerous marine and land - based sources, and the commitment to take action to significantly reduce the incidence and impacts of such pollution on marine ecosystems, Noting the international action being taken to promote the sound management of chemicals throughout their life cycle and waste in ways that lead to the prevention and minimization of significant adverse effects on human health and the environment, Recalling the Manila Declaration on Furthering the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human healGlobal Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities adopted by the Third Intergovernmental Review Meeting on the Implementation of the Global Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human healGlobal Programme of Action for the Protection of the Marine Environment from Land - based Activities, which highlighted the relevance of the Honolulu Strategy and the Honolulu Commitment and recommended the establishment of a global partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human healglobal partnership on marine litter, Taking note of the decisions adopted by the eleventh Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity on addressing the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal biodiversity, Recalling that the General Assembly declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States and that such States have identified waste management among their priorities for action, Noting with concern the serious impact which marine litter, including plastics stemming from land and sea - based sources, can have on the marine environment, marine ecosystem services, marine natural resources, fisheries, tourism and the economy, as well as the potential risks to human health; 1.

In consideration of themes and programming for the 2017 congress, the local organizing committee envisions a broad and inclusive view of topics on environmental and sustainability education that will highlight the impact of urban ecosystems and local, place based initiatives that can be translated into practices on a global scale.

Hilbert says that the ecosystem feedbacks in global climate models are based on short term processes such as carbon fixation by photosynthesis or decomposition, whereas in the longer term stocks of carbon are controlled by tree demographic processes.

«Losses or gains in forest cover shape many important aspects of an ecosystem including, climate regulation, carbon storage, biodiversity and water supplies, but until now there has not been a way to get detailed, accurate, satellite - based and readily available data on forest cover change from local to global scales.»

This guidance document is part of a series of learning briefs, which draw experiences and lessons learned from working on ecosystem - based adaptation (EbA) within the global Ecosystem - based Adaptation (EbA) in Mountain Ecosystems Programme from 2011ecosystem - based adaptation (EbA) within the global Ecosystem - based Adaptation (EbA) in Mountain Ecosystems Programme from 2011Ecosystem - based Adaptation (EbA) in Mountain Ecosystems Programme from 2011 to 2015.

The goal of the B2G ecosystem is to provide a global standard cryptocurrency which is decentralized, based on blockchain technology, uses cryptographic proof of work protocols and doesn't have to depend on any third party for mining, wallet or exchange services.

They all need to finish building out their go - to - market strategy, their vertical market solutions, and their full ecosystem that can align with customers on a global and vertical industry basis,» he said.

«The Antminer S9 is not only the world's first miner based on a 16nm technology but also a demonstration of Bitmain's dedication to continue supporting the global bitcoin ecosystem and of Bitmain's technological prowess as a world - class manufacturer of cutting - edge Application - specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chips» Bitmain Spokesman

The Global Startup Ecosystem Report and Ranking 2017, produced by Startup Genome in collaboration with the Global Entrepreneurship Network (GEN), was based on conversations with entrepreneurs and data on startups.

«Our goal is to become a virtual currency exchange with the highest trading volume on a global basis, with the goal of building an ecosystem that enables everyone to buy and use virtual currencies anywhere.»

FLUX announces the launch of the ICO - campaign of a global decentralized gaming ecosystem based on blockchain technology.