1. Climate change and desertification in the Mediterranean region (expected effects in susceptible areas and vulnerable communities). 

  • Human impact on the Natural Environment: Land Degradation
    • Natural Susceptibilities
      • Climate Variability and Unpredictability
      • Land Clearance and Biodiversity loss
      • Soil Erosion (Especially WATER) and Agricultural Yield
      • Desertification
        • Climate Quality -> (Climate characteristics)
        • Soil quality
        • Land Use intensity (we can expand, externalities)
        • Vegetation quality
      • Climate change impacts on increasing and enhancing natural degradation processes. 
    • Social Vulnerabilities
      • Contrasting Global Trends
      • Trends in the Mediterranean Region
        • Mediterranean Climate
        • Climate change impacts on Mediterranean climate
      • Food production and consumption patterns
  • Understanding agricultural systems
    • Understanding how modern agriculture works and how it impacts the environment (positively and negatively)
    • Agricultural landscapes and ecosystems

Module 1

Module overview