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Author(s):
Barnett J, Dessai S, Jones RN
Year:
2007
Journal:
Ambio. 36 (5): 372-378
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Abstract:
This paper presents the results of a preliminary study of climate vulnerability in East Timor. It shows the results of projections of climate change in East Timor. The country's climate may become hotter, drier, and increasingly variable. Sea levels are likely to rise. The paper then considers the implications of these changes on three natural resources--water, soils, and the coastal zone--and finds all to be sensitive to changes in climate and sea level. Changes in the abundance and distribution of these resources is likely to cause a reduction in agricultural production and food security, and sea-level rise is likely to damage coastal areas, including Dili, the capital city.
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Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Sea Level Rise, Water Quality
- Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Sea Level Rise, Water Quality: Drought, Flood, Landslide
- Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Sea Level Rise, Water Quality: Nutritional quality
- Extreme Weather-Related Event or Disaster, Food Quality, Food Security, Sea Level Rise, Water Quality: Availability/Distribution, Crop/Plant Food Security
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Ocean/Coastal
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Non-United States
- Non-United States: Asia
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General Health Impact
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Exposure Change Prediction
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Long-Term (>10 years)
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Research Article
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Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population
- Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Vulnerability Assessment
- Sociodemographic Vulnerability, Vulnerable Population: Children, Low Socioeconomic Status
Climate Change and Socioeconomic Scenarios
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Special Report on Emissions Scenario (SRES)