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=== Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? === | === Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? === | ||
* | *One of the biggest problems caused by climate changes is raising sea levels. For the coastal countries, like Netherlands, this problem could be devastating. Damages will affect residential areas, industrial areas and not at least the environment. | ||
The province North Holland in which Amsterdam is located could face severe floods caused and effected by the future raising sea levels. This is mainly because the whole province is below sea level. In response the Dutch lounged the Delta project. The plan was to construct a large series of outer sea-dikes, inner canal and river dikes to protect this fragile land from disastrous flooding brought by the constant pressures that the North Sea applied. All would be supported by gigantic pumping stations designed to control and protect ground water levels. | |||
We selected this case study area because: | |||
• To rethink the solutions which are applied on to this moment | |||
• To monitor concepts taking place now, and share opinion | |||
• To develop own vision on this what adaptation and mitigatory methods should be applied | |||
• To focus on another problems driven by climate change | |||
=== Authors' perspectives === | === Authors' perspectives === | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 15 December 2012
| Place | Amsterdam | |
| Country | Netherlands | |
| Topic | Effects of climate change and adaptation possibilities - case study from Amsterdam, Netherland | |
| Author(s) | Sonja Jankovic, Zhang Yanjing, Martin Antonov | |
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Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area?
- One of the biggest problems caused by climate changes is raising sea levels. For the coastal countries, like Netherlands, this problem could be devastating. Damages will affect residential areas, industrial areas and not at least the environment.
The province North Holland in which Amsterdam is located could face severe floods caused and effected by the future raising sea levels. This is mainly because the whole province is below sea level. In response the Dutch lounged the Delta project. The plan was to construct a large series of outer sea-dikes, inner canal and river dikes to protect this fragile land from disastrous flooding brought by the constant pressures that the North Sea applied. All would be supported by gigantic pumping stations designed to control and protect ground water levels.
We selected this case study area because: • To rethink the solutions which are applied on to this moment • To monitor concepts taking place now, and share opinion • To develop own vision on this what adaptation and mitigatory methods should be applied • To focus on another problems driven by climate change
Authors' perspectives
- What theoretical or professional perspective do you bring to the case study?
Landscape and/or urban context
- Biogeography, land use patterns, cultural features, overall character, history and dynamics
- ratio of green/blue and sealed/built-up areas
Illustration: Map; sketches; short descriptive analyses
Cultural/social/political context
- Brief explanation of culture, political economy, legal framework
Illustration: Bullet points, image, background notes
Local Climate
- What are the climatic conditions at present? Have there been extreme weather events in the near past?
Amsterdam is the largest city and the capital of the Netherlands. The city is located in the province of North Holland in the west of the country.
- Which changes are expected? Is there any evidence?
Since the city is in canals, We will focus on flood-as one of the main problems that Amsterdam has today, which will in the future be even more pronounced due to climate changes that are expected, as our core issue. Illustration: Table or time line
Analysis of vulnerability
- If you consider these potential changes - which aspects/functions of your case study would be affected?
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches/photos/background notes
Proposals for Climate Change Adaption
- How could your case study area become more resilient to climate change?
- Which measures would need to be taken to adapt to the new situation?
- How could you assure sustainability of these measures?
- Please describe 2-3 measures
Proposals for Climate Change Mitigation
- Which measures would need to be taken to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other drivers of climate change within your case study area?
- How could you assure sustainability of these measures?
- Please describe 2-3 measures
Your scenario
- How will this area look like in 2060?
- Please forecast one potential future development taking climate change into account
Illustration: Map/diagram/sketches photos and background notes
What can be generalized from this case study?
- Are there any important theoretical insights?
- Which research questions does it generate?
- Short statement plus background notes
Image Gallery
Nethelands location
Population of Netherlands 1970
Industris 1970
Roads
Netherlands elevation
- Yourimage.jpg
your image text
- Yourimage.jpg
your image text
References
Source of image /http://bs.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amsterdam /http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/46/EU_location_NED.png /http://www.vidiani.com/maps/maps_of_europe/maps_of_netherlands/road_map_of_netherlands.jpg /http://www.planetware.com/map/netherlands-kingdom-of-the-netherlands-map-nl-nlreg.htm /http://maps.nationmaster.com/country/nl/1 /http://www.worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/europe/lgcolor/nlcolorlf.htm
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