Essays about: "social-ecological resilience"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 109 essays containing the words social-ecological resilience.
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6. Strategies for biodiversity, ecosystem services and climate adaptation in management of trees among actors in the city of Stockholm
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Urban trees provide a wide array of benefits and values for urban dwellers as a foundational part of the biodiversity, the generation of ecosystem services and mitigation of negative impacts of climate change. However, management in cities often fail to acknowledge the diversity of ecosystem services in urban landscapes needed for improving resilience. READ MORE
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7. The role of alternative food networks in times of crises : A case study about the effects of covid 19 on the REKO network in Sweden
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : The food we consume and how it is produced constitutes a significant driver of environmental change, degrading the ecological base on which life depends. Moreover, the food system is highly globalized and geographically scattered, connected by global value chains. This creates potential vulnerabilities. READ MORE
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8. Zanendaba! Exploring how Zulu traditional storytelling can contribute to better futures
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Engaging with collective imaginaries to co-create positive stories about the future is suggested as a powerful tool for increasing the social-ecological resilience needed to cope with uncertainty and change. Indeed, as archaeological evidence shows, stories and storytelling about humankind and the rest of nature are as old as modern humanity. READ MORE
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9. Pathways to resilient apple orchards –Economic and ecological aspects of Integrated Pest and Pollination Management
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Apple orchards as social-ecological systems provide high value crops and habitat for a variety of species. Yields are influenced by pest control and pollination services, and profit-oriented management often motivates the use of inputs, e.g., pesticides, to complement or replace these services. READ MORE
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10. Investigating catchwork water-meadows as a social-ecological conservation opportunity with focus on Jämtland
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : Wetlands are crucial for respecting the planetary boundaries and reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, but wetland areas in Sweden has decreased significantly. The need for restoration, stronger protection, and land-sharing opportunities requires exploration of the subsistence practices involving wetlands in the past. READ MORE
