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  • 1
    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: This contribution discusses possible future prospects of regional geography. This is done against the background of current socio-spatial developments and of various theoretical and conceptional debates as they are taking place mainly in English- and French-speaking countries. By taking central elements of modern conceptions of science as a basis possible regional geographie research issues will be identified which promise to be both aeademieally stimulating and socially relevant. A key concern is to show that regional geography can be regarded a viable research task living up to the Standards of modern conceptions of science, thereby casting off the dated yet still lingering image that regional geography is mere description or – worse still – environmental determinism.
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  • 2
    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: Globalization and competition between cities require a new kind of planning policy. An urban development policy, which promotes a city's attractiveness for visitors and local enterprises as well as for residents is necessary in order to profitably seil the product «city». Therefore, urban marketing is not only a public relations campaign to attract tourists and investors, but a market oriented urban development policy. This should take into account the interests and needs of all of the city's customers. All target groups should take an active part in a common vision of the future development of Basle. Regarding this, the image analysis identifies a need for action. In the perception of many people Basle lacks a clear profile. Important image factors show weaknesses, and group-specific needs are partly neglected. Especially the identification with the city and a target-oriented marketing of specific attractions should be specifically promoted.
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  • 3
    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: This article explores spatial aspects of Hong Kong's deindustrialisation, related both to the development of closer cross-border ties and to Hong Kong's evolution as a global city. Industrial promotion has always had its place in the generally non-interventionist economic policy ofthe government. However, under the new political and economical conditions industrial promotion has moved up on the agenda. In particular, the promotion of high-tech industries is given special governmental attention. The author wams that the plans for re-industrialising Hong Kong may be based on an obsolete view of the city: the city as an isolated entity rather than as the cross-border economic agglomeration that it is growing into. The aim should be to develop a strong and productive industrial base with intra-regional co-operation for the whole agglomeration instead of just for Hong Kong.
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  • 4
    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: In eleven propositions the article surrounds an ambivalent theme. It is related to the conditions found in Departments of Geography in German-speaking countries. – On the one hand it pleads for a diseiplinary strategy to integrate various human and physical geographies to constitute a neo-holistic geography. This could contribute to shape geography as a centre of competence for current issues of regional and urban development. The complex concept of sustainability – taken in its threefold meaning as ecological. economic and social sustainability-lends itself as asound basis for this integrative strategy. – On the other hand well-established career routines of young scientists are a strong hindering factor. These career paths require a degree of topical specialization which runs counter to serious Steps of integration.
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    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: The aim of Swiss land use planning is to guarantee an expedient and economical use ofthe land and an orderly development of the country. Therefore. land use planning has to designate areas suitable for optimal economic development. The possiblility of climate change poses a special challenge for land use planners. This paper examines the implications of environmental change resulting from climate change and anticipates new zones of conflict between existing and future land uses in the Saas and Zermatt Valleys (Valais. Switzerland). Differences between the «reul-time» decisions of planners and the possible development of nsks and changes predicted by scientists are key factors examined in this paper. Furthermore, this paper investigates the legal implications of land use planning under conditions of climatic uncertainty. Particular emphasis is given lo the various ways natural dangers can be taken into account at the levels of the «cantonal» general plan, communal zoning plan and the issueing of building permits. Finally, this paper recommends the establishmenl of «buller areas» or zones of potential high risk as precautionary measures and Highlights the fundamental necessit) of risk communication for natural hazard control.
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  • 6
    Publication Date: 1999-12-31
    Description: Gebirge bilden aufgrund ihrer geomorphologischen, petrographischen und klimatischen Komplexität in Relation zur umgebenden Klima- bzw. Vegetationszone «hot spots» der Phytodiversität. Das Ausmaß der erhöhten Artenzahlen (Abb. 2) hängt dabei von verschiedenen Faktoren ab: Massenerhebung, interne orographische Differenzierung, floristische und klimazonale Lage, Frequenz und Umfang natürlicher Störungen sowie Position des Gebirges gegenüber advektiven Luftmassen. Der letzte Punkt wird nach Klärung verschiedener Effekte der Massenerhebung (Abb. 3) ausführlich behandelt. Unterschieden wird ein artenarmer Typus bei konvektiver Luftmassenzufuhr mit einheitlichen Expositionsmerkmalen und ein artenreicher unter advektiver Luftmassenzufuhr mit deutlichen klimatischen Unterschieden zwischen Luv- und Leeseite (Abb. 4 und 8). Dazwischen bilden mehrere intermediäre Typen (Abb. 5 bis 7) einen Übergang in der Artenvielfalt. Es sei betont, daß das Ausmaß advektiver Luftströme einen wichtigen, aber nur einen der Steuerfaktoren für das Ausmaß der γ-Diversität bildet.
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  • 7
    Publication Date: 1999-09-30
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  • 8
    Publication Date: 1999-09-30
    Description: After focusing on the changes in Hungarian temperature and preeipitation during this Century, possible hydrological, agricultural and ecological consequences of a future climate change are described. These results have been obtained using a modified version of empirical downscaling techniques, developed to analyse the local effects of global climate change in a twofold concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases scenario. In addition, regional changes in temperature and precipitation were examined with the help of the more specific stochastic downscaling method. The climate of Hungary has become warmer and drier over the last Century. It is to be expected that an increasing concentration of atmospheric greenhouse gases will enhance the tendency towards aridification.
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  • 9
    Publication Date: 1999-09-30
    Description: Le PNR 31, conclu en 1998, a eu comme objectif une meilleure connaissance des processus climatiques et météorologiques conduisant aux catastrophes naturelles en Suisse, avec en particulier une analyse détaillée des interactions entre le climat, les dangers naturels et la société. Notre pays se trouve spécialement concerné par cette thématique, en effet les régions de montagne avec leurs zones périglaciaires se révèlent être très sensibles aux modifications climatiques et environnementales, de plus elles sont aussi le siège d'intenses activités humaines. Outre les catastrophes naturelles, l'impact des modifications climatiques sur notre société et notre économie est essentielle et intéresse à priori une vaste palette d'utilisateurs. Cependant, le réchauffement global ne semble pas constituer une préoccupation majeure des populations, la priorité étant clairement donnée aux problèmes locaux, rendus cruciaux dans le contexte socio- économique actuel difficile. Cette priorité va à l'encontre de l'attitude dominante traditionnelle, qui correspondait plutôt à une acceptation ou une accommodation aux risques naturels par les populations résidentes de montagne. Les informations acquises par le PNR 31 devraient dès lors placer les populations et leurs autorités devant des responsabilités nouvelles : s'informer et intégrer les connaissances actuelles en matière de changements climatiques et de prévention des catastrophes naturelles, permettant ainsi d'être à même de prendre des décisions dans le sens d'une planification prévoyante" des risques.
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  • 10
    Publication Date: 1999-09-30
    Description: This paper provides a brief overview of water resources in the Alps from an economic, social and historical point of view. Based on these considerations, the paper looks into the future use of water under conditions of changing climate and a liberalization of economic markets. A particular focus here is the liberalization of the electricity sector in Switzerland. The examples given here provide material to reflect upon the potential conflicting and convergent issues linking globalization and global change.
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