Sentences with phrase «extreme adaptation measures»
We might not then need the tar sands and oil shales, and this would be a better overall solution because we would be able to reduce emissions and re-stabilize the climate more quickly, and thus avoid the need for some of the more extreme adaptation measures.
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A route - map approach is taken, identifying adaptation measures to span the plausible range of extreme water levels and creating timetables for investment and...
According to Meng, the results suggest that if we are to reduce climate losses on manufacturing output, adaptation measures should not focus solely on reducing the sensitivity of workers to extreme heat, but also that of factory machines.
Some of the objectives of the project are to identify spatial vulnerability of populations during extreme heat events in selected areas; identify the impacts of extreme heat events on the health, work productivity and livelihoods of vulnerable population, to select appropriate, innovative and affordable climate adaptation measures for improving health and livelihood resilience for the urban population with consideration of gender - based implications, to strengthen the capacity of key stakeholders through training opportunities and to facilitate active use of information and evidence for policy - makers to drive the implementation of the Heat Stress Action Plans into municipal disaster strategies.
Helping vulnerable populations access aid centers in the case of extreme heat events, dissuading construction on coastlines, conserving water resources, and developing drought - resistant crops are adaptation measures we should pursue regardless of the exact magnitude of the changes in store for us.
Climate adaptation and resilience measures along coastlines and elsewhere can help better protect the most vulnerable populations, especially in developing nations, from extreme weather events.
However, actual adaptation strategies and measures are often triggered by relatively extreme weather events (high confidence).