Introduction

Is there a problem?,

Why is the Dead Sea Important?,

Objectives

Project main objective and specific objectives

Approach

Methods & Building Blocks

Data collection and harmonization,

Scenario Development,

Synthesis,

Development of Options,

Integration,

Overview of Water Uses

Israel, Jordan and Palestine

Threats

Dead Sea Water Level,

Groundwater level,

Sinks, etc

Factors

Over abstraction, Diversion of rivers, pollution, etc

Physiography

Location and Topography

Climate

Precipitation, Evaporation, Temperature and Relative Humidity

Surface Water

Watersheds, Surface water flow, surface water quality, etc

Groundwater

Volume of water abstracted from wells, water quality, location of water springs, etc

Water Imports/Exports

Water Uses

Per Capita Water Supply, Domestic-Industrial-Tourism and Agricultural Water use, etc

Wastewater

Volume generated, Disposal Methods, Wastewater treatment and wastewater flows, future plans in the region.

Peoples' Attitudes and Perceptions

Biodiversity

Number and distribution of plant and some animal species in the study area, Biodiversity hot spots and Biodiversity corridors,

Land Use and Land Cover

Land use/cover in the study area and their changes,

Publications and Reports

Question of the Week

Focus Group Meetings

Scenario Management Tool

Dynamic Synthesis Model

Essential Needs of Nature

Proposal for Interdisciplinary Research Integration