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=== Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? === | === Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area? === | ||
*We decided to choose Amman for our study-case | *We decided to choose Amman for our study-case due to the geographical situation of this city. | ||
The main goal is to get a deap knowledge on how the climate is faced in this site. Resources, climate and problems to work on. Understand the water resources roll in the capital city of Jordan considering that is located in the border with the desert till the relation with dead sea. | The main goal is to get a deap knowledge on how the climate is faced in this site. Resources, climate and problems to work on. Understand the water resources roll in the capital city of Jordan considering that is located in the border with the desert till the relation with dead sea. | ||
Revision as of 13:34, 3 December 2012
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| Place | Amman | |
| Country | Jordan | |
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| Author(s) | Miguel Rasha and Azadeh | |
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Rationale: Why have you selected this case study area?
- We decided to choose Amman for our study-case due to the geographical situation of this city.
The main goal is to get a deap knowledge on how the climate is faced in this site. Resources, climate and problems to work on. Understand the water resources roll in the capital city of Jordan considering that is located in the border with the desert till the relation with dead sea.
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?
- Which changes are expected? Is there any evidence?
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
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References
Please add literature, documentations and weblinks
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