Grazed perennial grasslands can match current beef production while contributing to climate mitigation and adaptation

Climate change and grasslands: impacts, adaptation and mitigation

The paper reviews recent evidence on climate change and the role of greenhouse gases (GHG). Historical evidence indicates that climate change is not a new phenomenon and Mediterranean ecosystems have shown considerable resilience to past climate changes. The 21st century can be regarded as an era of climate change in which concerns about climate are accompanied by other drivers relating to glob...

Contributing to the Mitigation of Climate Change Using Rangeland Management

Arational approach to responding to the uncertainty of climate change requires attention to both mitigation and adaptation activities. Mitigation, in contrast to adaptation, involves the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and enhancement of greenhouse gas sinks.1 The goal of mitigation is to stabilize atmospheric greenhouse gas concentrations at a level that would prevent human interference ...

Introduction to Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation Management Options

Climate is a critical factor shaping the structure and function of forest ecosystems in the Southern United States. Human induced changes in climate systems have resulted in an increase in the global average air temperature of about 0.8°C since the 1900s (Pachuri and Reisinger 2007). Data from long-term weather stations show that overall, the continental United States has warmed during the past...

Integrating Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation with Urban planning for a Livable city in Tehran

Climate change impacts are seen within growing numbers of cities in low- and middle-income countries, so there is growing interest in the adaptation and mitigation plans and programs put forward by city authorities. This paper aims to provide a better understanding of the constraints which cities face them in this subject by analyzing the case of Tehran. City has a commitment to decentralizatio...

Beyond Mitigation: Planning for Climate Change Adaptation