Essays about: "Earth protection"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 113 essays containing the words Earth protection.
-
1. Effectiveness of the Costa Rican Payments for Ecosystem Services program in mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions: Trends in carbon stocks 2012-2020
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Payments for ecosystem services (PES), a mechanism of incentives or compensation to landowners for provision of ecosystem services, have grown as a tool for meeting conservation goals. The Costa Rican payments for ecosystem services (PSA) program is one of the best-known examples because of being one of the most established. READ MORE
-
2. Animating Biodiversity : Using Motion Graphic Design to Increase Biodiversity Awareness
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskapAbstract : The protection and preservation of biodiversity, a term that encompasses all living organisms on Earth, is becoming an exceedingly important topic as we are losing species at an alarming speed. Inspired by the UN conference, COP15, on biodiversity, this project seeks to engage and educate audiences about the importance of biodiversity conservation in the context of gardening, in close cooperation with two local gardening-related organisations based in Norrköping, Sweden. READ MORE
-
3. 3D geospatial data requirements for simulating noise using the Nord2000 model: Case study of the impact of building façade types and roof configurations on simulated traffic noise levels
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : The European Union implements the Environmental Noise Directive (END), which offers a framework for evaluating and assessing environmental noise. All EU members are required to create strategic noise maps to inform the public about noise pollution and its effects. READ MORE
-
4. Make America Green Again: Understanding Trumpism as it Relates to Environmental Injustice Legislation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : The United States is witnessing the emergence of what has popularly been coined Trumpism – a new conservatism inspired by the administration of Donald J. Trump, however, extending beyond to other far-right politicians. READ MORE
-
5. Multi-scale Bark Beetle Predictions Using Machine Learning
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Bark beetle attacks have led to widespread tree disturbance and deaths in many parts of the world, and thereby also economic and biodiversity losses. Forest-rich Sweden has experienced periodic attacks, latest in 2018. READ MORE