Stimulating the natural water cycle over the Mediterranean
Introduction
Unsustainable land use is an important driver for desertification and land degradation in dryland areas. Because of this, extreme
weather patterns (e.g. droughts) will become more recurrent and intense, intensifying land degradation. Additionally, climate change enhances intensity and frequency of these patterns. Especially in the Mediterranean areas there is a high risk for droughts.
There are indications that vegetation reduces the risk of droughts. However, the exact impact of vegetation restoration on weather patterns is difficult to assess.
This poster, written by Utrecht University PhD researcher Jolanda Theeuwen, considers the impact of vegetation on the natural water cycle in the Mediterranean area. The water cycle is a core topic studied at A level.
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About the Author
Jolanda Theeuwen
PhD researcher, Utrecht University
Jolanda has a background in chemistry and meteorology. She is currently a PhD researcher at Utrecht University and the research institute Wetsus, both located in the Netherlands. Her research focuses on the exchange of water and energy between land and the atmosphere. The aim is to understand where regreening might enhance water availability.
https://www.wetsus.nl/research-themes/natural-water-production/
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