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Catastrophe zones by hydro-meteorological events in Chile and contributions for a climate risk index
(PONTIFICA UNIV CATOLICA CHILE, INST GEOGRAFIA, 2016)
It is estimated that changes in global weather patterns and natural dynamics can cause a high incidence of extreme events, and therefore increase risk levels. In this study, we review the major climatic and hydrometeorological ...
Guiding the nations through fair low-carbon economy cycles: A climate justice index proposal
(2021-06-01)
Since the climate change context is increasingly the focus of decision-makers, indices capable of helping them in the transition to a low-carbon economy are considered necessary. Therefore, the objective of this work is ...
A climate change vulnerability index and case study in a Brazilian Coastal City
(2016-08-18)
Coastal areas are highly susceptible to the effects of climate change, particularly to sea-level rise and extreme rainfall events, resulting in increased social and environmental vulnerabilities. In this context, the need ...
Climate Efficiency for Sugarcane Production in Brazil and its Application in Agricultural Zoning
(Springer, 2021-02-05)
Climate efficiency is an index that shows quantitative reduction related to production caused by the drought. Using climate efficiency in zoning agricolas sure is a vanguard in agrometeorology. Therefore, we aimed to ...
Socio-climatic hotspots in Brazil
(Springer, 2012-12-01)
Brazil suffers yearly from extreme weather and climate events, which can be exacerbated in a warmer climate. Although several studies have analyzed the projections of climate change in Brazil, little attention has been ...
Aykut, S., Foyer, J. y Morena, E. (eds.) (2017) Globalising the climate: COP21 and the climatization of global debates. Nueva York: Earthscan y RoutledgeAykut, S., Foyer, J. y Morena, E. (eds.) (2017) Globalising the climate: COP21 and the climatization of global debates. Nueva York: Earthscan y Routledge
(Centro de Investigación y Estudios Políticos, 2020)
Sensitivity of Nothofagus dombeyi tree growth to climate changes along a precipitation gradient in northern Patagonia, Argentina
(Springer, 2015-03-14)
Understanding forest responses to climate variations is urgently needed for anticipating changes in forest composition and biodiversity. We use twelve tree-ring chronologies from Nothofagus dombeyi, the dominant tree at ...