Essays about: "Physical water scarcity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words Physical water scarcity.

  1. 1. Clean Water and Sanitation in regard to Female Genital Mutilation in Somalia and Ethiopia

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Maja Dolk; Noomi Lindh; [2024]
    Keywords : Female Genital Mutilation FGM ; Water; Sanitation; Somalia; Ethiopia; Hygiene;

    Abstract : This essay examines the prevalent practice of female genital mutilation (FGM) in Ethiopia and Somalia, focusing on the multifaceted consequences faced by women who undergo this procedure. FGM, deeply entrenched in the cultural fabric of both nations. READ MORE

  3. 2. “When you see me, weep” : The archaeology of the hunger stones of Europe.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Ivan Odbratt; [2023]
    Keywords : Hunger stones; Climate change; Memory; Archaeology;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the phenomenon of hunger stones and their resurgence due to climate change-induced droughts, shedding light on their evolving societal significance. The initial focus lies on understanding the origins of the term and exploring how humanity has historically adapted to and remembered climatic transformations. READ MORE

  4. 3. Adapt to Climate Change or Pay the Price : Two Swedish Municipalities’ Approaches to Climate Adaptation in Urban Planning

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändring

    Author : Max Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : built environment; climate adaptation; mainstreaming; municipal urban planning;

    Abstract : It is evident that climate change threatens considerable parts of the population. With effects such as floodings, heatwaves and water scarcity already visible and expected to increase in severity, adapting society is vital. READ MORE

  5. 4. Health Perception of the Palestinian Farmers within a water scarcity and water conflict context

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälso- och vårdvetenskap (HV)

    Author : Suzan Sarhan; [2022]
    Keywords : Water scarcity; climate change; drought; human health; farmers’ perception; Palestine;

    Abstract : Aims and Objectives: The purpose of this study was to explore the health implications of water scarcity as experienced by Palestinian farmers in the conflict context of the Jordan Valley. Background: Water scarcity in Palestine is a result of both man-made water scarcity and climate change-related water scarcity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Considering future precipitation in delineation locations for water storage systems - Case study Sri Lanka

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Kanchana Bandaranayake; [2021]
    Keywords : Geography; Geographical Information Systems; Physical Geography; Locating new water resources; Water scarcity; Consideration of climatic changes; Future precipitation; Pairwise comparison; Sri Lanka; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Demand for the usable water is accumulating globally in parallel with the population growth and the industrial revolution. Nevertheless, availability and accessibility of the usable water is progressively subsiding due to many environmental and socio-economic reasons. READ MORE