Essays about: "Ecosystem issues"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 181 essays containing the words Ecosystem issues.

  1. 1. Station-level demand prediction in bike-sharing systems through machine learning and deep learning methods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Staikos; [2024]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; Bike-sharing demand; Machine learning; Deep learning; Spatial regression; Graph Convolutional Neural Network; Multiple Linear Regression; Multilayer Perceptron Regressor; Support Vector Machine; Random Forest Regressor; Urban environment; Micro-mobility; Station planning; Geomatics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Public Bike-Sharing systems have been employed in many cities around the globe. Shared bikes are an efficient and convenient means of transportation in advanced societies. Nonetheless, station planning and local bike-sharing network effectiveness can be challenging. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hydraulic Modelling of Eurasian Beaver Structural Modifications: Implications for Evaluating their Contributions to Natural Flood Management in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Maja Christina Pitcairn; [2023]
    Keywords : Beaver reintroduction; Scotland; Flood risk; Natural flood management; Hydraulic modelling.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The concurrent climate and biodiversity crises in Scotland necessitate the exploration of ecosystem-based adaptation to simultaneously address increased flood risk and the loss of native species. This research investigated the contributions of Eurasian beaver reintroductions to natural flood management in Scotland. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ängar och estetik : steget från den konventionella gräsmattan till ekologiskt värdefulla ängsmarker

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Malin Rydahl; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbana ängar; estetik; trivalent design; konventionell gräsmatta; biodiversitet; forskning med design; etablering; skötsel; Uppsala stadsträdgård;

    Abstract : För att säkerställa vår framtid behöver natur och ekosystemtjänster skyddas. I dagsläget riskerar vi att förlora flera ekosystemtjänster, bland annat pollinering av grödor. För att bevara tjänsten pollinering krävs insatser för att främja en större biologisk mångfald. READ MORE

  5. 4. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Influence and Potential Use of Values in Swedish Forestry - From the perspective of private forest owners and interactive methods

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Sofia Nyrell; [2023]
    Keywords : IPBES value typology; relational values; private forest owners; Swedish forestry; climate mitigation; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem services; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The starting point of this study is the perspective of Swedish private forest owners. From that point of view, I aimed to discover the possible influences of values on climate mitigation and biodiversity in Swedish forests. READ MORE