Essays about: "ecosystem risks"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 84 essays containing the words ecosystem risks.

  1. 1. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katarzyna Zofia Dziubanii; [2024]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; planning process; spatial planning; urban planning; stormwater management; sustainability; climate change mitigation; Naturbaserade lösningar; grön infrastruktur; ekosystemtjänster; planeringsprocess; fysisk planering; stadsplanering; dagvattenhantering; hållbarhet; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hur kan dammar påverka den urbana biologiska mångfalden?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Saga Forsberg; [2024]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; biodiversitet; öppna vatten; dagvattenlösning; urban; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; grön-blå infrastruktur; arter; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : Denna litteraturstudie sammanställer forskningsresultat från andra studier. Det finns många faktorer som påverkar urban biologisk mångfald, som exempelvis vattenföroreningar, övergödning, urban heat island effekten, förekomsten av invasiva arter, angränsande landskapstyp, val av skötsel och utformning av dammen. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Fuel-cell Trucks Ecosystem - Identifying change and strategizing in emerging ecosystem

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Johannes Tröndle; Sendy Setiawan; [2023-07-20]
    Keywords : business ecosystem; innovation ecosystem; shaping strategy; ecosystem risks; industry standards; fuel-cell trucks; hydrogen; ecosystem framework; strategic framework;

    Abstract : With the goal to reduce global greenhouse-gas emissions and transportation being a major reason for these emissions, new transportation solutions are needed. One solution is the use of fuel-cell trucks that are powered by hydrogen which are embedded in a young ecosystem. READ MORE

  5. 4. COLLECTIVE ACTION TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE REGIONAL INNOVATION A qualitative study of factors that benefit and/or hinder collaboration within the innovation ecosystem of industrial transformation in North Central Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Åsa Ängsback; [2023-07-04]
    Keywords : Collective Action Theory; Smart Specialisation; Regional innovation; Industrial transformation; Innovation Eco System; North Central Sweden;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to address the need for a better understanding of how actors in regional innovation ecosystems work collectively for sustainable regional development and innovation towards the green and digital transition of the European Green Deal. The paper contributes to existing literature about challenges in the implementation of regional innovation (smart specialisation) strategies, by examining factors that have shown to affect collaboration related to large scale problems, e. READ MORE

  6. 5. Exploring risks of blue economy developments to people’s livelihood. A case study of Namibia’s coastal communities.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

    Author : Femke van Toor; [2023-02-13]
    Keywords : Blue Economy; Risks; Livelihoods; Ecosystem services; Marine management;

    Abstract : Fuelled by the vision of the blue economy, marine sectors are developing and expanding at a fast rate. Though intended to be done in a sustainable matter, such developments often come with a large set of uncertainties and possible impacts on the environment as well as on the coastal communities who are depending on the natural environment to sustain their livelihoods. READ MORE