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  1. 1. Estimating Future Forest Fire Risk in Gävleborg County Sweden in 2041-2070 Following RCP 8.5

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Vendela Cyrén; [2023]
    Keywords : Future forest fire risk; RCP 8.5; Gävleborg county; Climate change; Forest fire; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Forest fires can act as an ecosystem service by providing habitat renewal, controlling pests, and reducing the risk of extreme fires, but can at the same time disturb an ecosystem negatively. Furthermore, forest fires release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, damage property, and lead to health issues. READ MORE

  3. 2. Expressing ecosystem model output and Swedish forestry goals with composite indictors

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nicolas Tarasewicz; [2021]
    Keywords : Physical Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; forest management; multifunctionality; LPJ-GUESS; ecosystem services; composite indicator; climate change; biodiversity; SDGs; Sweden; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Forest ecosystems provide a wide range of services necessary for maintaining environmental health and human well-being. Ecosystem models help inform how various management strategies respond in different regions to changing climate conditions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Carbon Risk and Swedish Mutual Funds

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Edward Lindén; Kasper Nilson; [2020]
    Keywords : Carbon Risk; Carbon Risk Score; Swedish Mutual Funds; Green Investments; Sustainable Investments; Greenwashing;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes sustainable investments of Swedish mutual funds. Morningstar’s CarbonRisk Score (CRS) - funds exposure to a future of low-carbon economy - is analysed in termsof returns, management fees and flows. The CRS measure was introduced March 2018 with ahistorical series from March 2017, without the market being aware. READ MORE

  5. 4. The effect of Carbon Disclosures on risk and return : A study examining top performers in the CDP Nordic 260 Report 2012 and their risk and return

    University essay from Företagsekonomi

    Author : David Iseklint; Hampus Björkman; [2013]
    Keywords : CDP; ESG; Carbon Disclosure.;

    Abstract : This study presents an evaluation of the top performers in the Carbon Disclosure Project Nordic 260, 2012 report and their risk and return during the first quarter 2011 to first quarter 2013. The chosen companies are based in the performance score presented in the report and as far as possible the top 10 companies from sectors proven to have harder to meet regulations in the field. READ MORE