How to Use the Case Study
The power point has four sections that help provide a context for the importance of studying the Sahel region as a case study for climate change. It also provides a window into the real-life effects that climate change has bestowed upon 100 million people in the region. Leaving them vulnerable to famine, food insecurity, disease, displacement, and force migration.
The case study also provides opportunities for students to feel empowered by learning how sustainable solutions to some of the pressing problems facing the Sahel can be mitigated. Students engage a design challenge that propels them into studying the problem of lack of clean water and sanitation facing millions not only in the Sahel but around the world.
The editable powerpoint can be downloaded here (8.7 MB file).
A pdf of the powerpoint, sized for easy download and sharing is also available here .
Introduction
The case study of the Sahel is to convey how changes in climate are adversely impacting people in this region. It also highlights efforts to help populations in these regions adapt to these changes by empowering them affordable and sustainable resources to counteract some of the effects of climate variability.
This case study also introduces students to ideas and practices of sustainable design solutions to address global issues such as the lack of clean water.
