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Adaptation Strategies to Impacts of Climate Change
ADAPTATION STRATEGIES TO IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE AND VARIABILITY ON TEHRAN WATER SUPPLY IN 2021: AN APPLICATION OF A DECISION SUPPORT SYSTEM (DSS) TO COMPARE ADAPTATION STRATEGIES Master thesis in Sustainable Development Sina Saemian Institutionen för geovetenskaper Uppsala Universitet 2010 Supervisor: Ashok Swain Evaluator: Elizabeth Alrngren Contents 1. Introduction ......................................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1. The aim and outline ...................................................................................................................................... 2 1.2. Key definitions ............................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3. Resources used ............................................................................................................................................. 2 1.4. Research method ........................................................................................................................................... 3 2. Background and Review of Studies Done ......................................................................................................... 4 2.1. Global climate change .................................................................................................................................. 4 2.2. Climate change in Iran ................................................................................................................................. -
Habitat Suitability & Connectivity of Alborz Wild Sheep in the East Of
Open Journal of Ecology, 2016, 6, 325-342 Published Online May 2016 in SciRes. http://www.scirp.org/journal/oje http://dx.doi.org/10.4236/oje.2016.66032 Habitat Suitability & Connectivity of Alborz Wild Sheep in the East of Tehran, Iran Zeinab Yeganeh Keya1*, Shahrzad Faryadi2, Ahmadreza Yavari2, Yahya Kamali3, Afshin Alizadeh Shabani4 1Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 2Department of Environmental Planning, Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, Tehran, Iran 3Department of Political Science, Faculty of Law and Theology, Bahonar University of Kerman, Kerman, Iran 4Department of Environment, Faculty of natural resources, University of Tehran, Karaj, Iran Received 26 April 2016; accepted 10 May 2016; published 13 May 2016 Copyright © 2016 by authors and Scientific Research Publishing Inc. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution International License (CC BY). http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Abstract Habitat loss and fragmentation of the wildlife species due to anthropogenic developments have been becoming serious issues in biological conservation. Alborz wild sheep, listed as threatened by IUCN, is distributed in relatively small and isolated patches in an increasingly human dominat- ed landscape in the north-central Iran and east of Tehran. We used maximum entropy modeling to identify habitat areas of the wild sheep, across Jajrud protected area and its neighbouring pro- tected areas including varjin, lar, koohsefid and the surroundings. Regarding to seasonal variation of the species home range, winter, summer and multi seasonal (annual) habitats were predicted. To estimate habitat connectivity, we used models of connectivity based in electrical circuit theory. Applying core areas of multi season for connectivity analysis, movement pattern of the species was predicted and important connective areas for conservation were identified. -
Estimating Suspended Particulate Matter Using Remotely Sensed Data: the Case of Mamloo Dam
International Journal of Engineering Research And Management (IJERM) ISSN: 2349- 2058, Volume-06, Issue-12, December 2019 Estimating Suspended Particulate Matter Using Remotely Sensed Data: The Case of Mamloo Dam Mohammad Ranjbar Abstract— The Mamloo Dam ecosystem is under constant threat A. Measuring Suspended Sediments. of environmental and anthropogenic stressors owing to its Various parameters may be used for describing the location not far from Jackson, the largest city in Mississippi. concentration and characteristics of suspended sediments While the biological particles in the suspended particulate according to whether mass or optical properties are of interest matter (SPM) including detritus and phytoplankton can be and whether particulate matter is sorted into helpful for oyster survival and growth, non-algal suspended silts and clays can negatively affect these suspension feeding animals. organic/inorganic fractions or not (“total”) [2]. The SPM This can lead to death by hypoxia/anoxia, to poor health. distribution varies in different coastal areas and over a large Oysters are also subjected to additional stress as a result of spatiotemporal domain, hence making the SPM monitoring bio-availability of the contaminants associated with SPM. unprofitable by using traditional field methods, which can Runoff from adjacent watersheds and dredging activities provide accurate measurements only at a very small increase SPM in the water column. Remote sensing is useful in spatiotemporal scale [11]. mapping the spatio-temporal distribution of SPM. The primary objective of this research is to develop remote sensing algorithms Remote sensing has become a valuable alternative to in situ for mapping SPM with a focus on non-algal patriciate (NAP) measurements [22]. -
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Exchange Rate used for the Report US $1.00 = Rial 9,186 US $1.00 = JP¥ 115 As of end of July 2006 PREFACE In response to a request made by the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran, the Government of Japan decided to conduct the Study on Water Supply System Resistant to Earthquakes Tehran Municipality in the Islamic Republic of Iran and entrusted the study to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA sent to Iran a study team headed by Mr. Koichi IWASAKI of Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd. between May 2005 and November 2006. The study team was composed of members from Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. JICA also established an Advisory Committee headed by Mr. Haruo IWAHORI, Senior Advisor, Institute for International Cooperation JICA, which, from time to time during the course of the study, provided specialist advice on technical aspects of the study. The team held discussions with the officials concerned of the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran and conducted field surveys at the study area. Upon returning to Japan, the team conducted further studies and prepared present report. I hope that this report will contribute to the promotion of this project and to the enhancement of friendly relationship between our two countries. Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officials concerned of the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran Provincial Water and Wastewater Company and Tehran Water and Wastewater Company for their close cooperation extended to the team. November, 2006 Ariyuki Matsumoto Vice-President Japan International Cooperation Agency November, 2006 Mr. -
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Exchange Rate used for the Report US $1.00 = Rial 9,186 US $1.00 = JP¥ 115 As of end of July 2006 PREFACE In response to a request made by the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran, the Government of Japan decided to conduct the Study on Water Supply System Resistant to Earthquakes Tehran Municipality in the Islamic Republic of Iran and entrusted the study to the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). JICA sent to Iran a study team headed by Mr. Koichi IWASAKI of Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd. between May 2005 and November 2006. The study team was composed of members from Nihon Suido Consultants Co., Ltd. and Tokyo Engineering Consultants Co., Ltd. JICA also established an Advisory Committee headed by Mr. Haruo IWAHORI, Senior Advisor, Institute for International Cooperation JICA, which, from time to time during the course of the study, provided specialist advice on technical aspects of the study. The team held discussions with the officials concerned of the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran and conducted field surveys at the study area. Upon returning to Japan, the team conducted further studies and prepared present report. I hope that this report will contribute to the promotion of this project and to the enhancement of friendly relationship between our two countries. Finally, I wish to express my sincere appreciation to the officials concerned of the Government of Islamic Republic of Iran, Tehran Provincial Water and Wastewater Company and Tehran Water and Wastewater Company for their close cooperation extended to the team. November, 2006 Ariyuki Matsumoto Vice-President Japan International Cooperation Agency November, 2006 Mr. -
Pars Garma Construction & Industrial Co. , by His Experiences, Is Active In
Pars Garma Construction & Industrial Co. , by his experiences, is active in various sectors of civil engineering such as construction of dikes and dams, execution of irrigation and drainage, road construction, bridge construction, drilling and tunnel construction, heavy construction built of concrete and metal, the construction of social housing, and design and construction of production plants. This company serving specialized human resources and experienced, is able to take part in reconstruction projects, renovation and economic development in Iran and also in the export of technical expertise and engineering to countries foreigners.The great potential of human resources and also the means of society in terms of machinery and equipment are responsible for carrying out various projects in various sectors, which are made successfully and with good quality in the fastest time. The exemplary commitment of the company to deliver the highest quality in project implementation is the assurance of a prestigious image of our company with the owners.Pars Garma Construction & Industrial Co., as part of the implementation of infrastructure projects, is working with the ministry of energy, the oil ministry, the ministry of roads and transport, the ministry of Housing and Urban Development, the mayor of Tehran, the Organization of Social Security and other public and private organizations throughout Iran. Pars Garma Construction & Industrial Co. benefits of a grade of competence and ability as a contractor in the disciplines of civil engineering, -
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Int. J. Environ. Res., 9(2):445-456, Spring 2015 ISSN: 1735-6865 Application of DPSIR Framework for Integrated Environmental Assessment of Urban Areas: A Case Study of Tehran Zebardast, L.1* , Salehi, E. 1 and Afrasiabi, H.2 1Graduate Faculty of Environment, University of Tehran, P.O.Box 14155-6135, Tehran, Iran 2 Research Manager. Tehran Urban Planning and Research Center. Iran Received 18 June 2014; Revised 27 July 2014; Accepted 15 Aug. 2014 ABSTRACT: Investigating urban environmental conditions, informs us about the unsustainability and excessive degradation of ecological context, which result in rising environmental concerns among the society. Classified information about the status and trends of environmental components is needed as a rational tool to help urban sustainable planning and SOER reports can help provide such information. Preparing the state of environment report (SOER) for cities around the world has become a pervasive action and fortunately Tehran is among pioneer cities in this aspect. This research is based on the results of Tehran’s second state of environment report, in which different aspects of environmental problems are investigated in city of Tehran. The results show an increase in environmental loads, which is evident from the rate of land cover change, water consumption and waste production. Degradation of ecological environment in Tehran is severe for soil pollution, biodiversity loss and climate change which can be the result of other environmental factors degradation such as air and water. In the end, according to components of DPSIR causal chain, different responses are proposed that can serve as a framework to develop strategies and action plans for a more efficient environmental planning of city of Tehran.