Essays about: "Ecosystem Resilience"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 143 essays containing the words Ecosystem Resilience.

  1. 31. Effects of the 2018 drought on mire productivity in Skogaryd - Evaluation of ground sensors, satellite data and meteorological data

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Ines Júlio Alfredo; [2021]
    Keywords : Sentinel 2; Vegetation Indices; Ground Sensors; Drought and Mire; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The drought is a complex meteorological phenomenon associated with low precipitation and low water saturation in atmosphere, soils and plants and can has a great effect on aboveground biomass and change the structure and function of the ecosystems. The droughts also are known to reduce the primary and secondary productivity of vegetation. READ MORE

  3. 32. The human side of ecosystem restoration: Identifying community engagement strategies that support the long-term success of European wetland restoration projects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Stijn Den Haan; [2021]
    Keywords : Wetlands; ecosystem restoration; community engagement; EU LIFE; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : European wetlands are highly valuable ecosystems, and their rapid decline renders them a priority for ecosystem restoration efforts. Although successful ecosystem restoration requires the engagement of local communities, little is known about effective community engagement strategies in European wetland restoration projects. READ MORE

  4. 33. Adaptive Forest Policy : The Integration of Disaster Risk Reduction through Nature-Based Solutions in Swedish and Scottish Forest Policy

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Julia Magnusson; [2021]
    Keywords : Forest Ecosystem Services; Forest Biodiversity; Nature Conservation; Policy Analysis; Scotland; Sustainable Development; Sweden;

    Abstract : Climate change may cause significant changes to our relationship with nature, triggering large impacts on ecosystems and the societies dependent on their ecosystem services. Forests are seen as a mitigating solution for their abilities to store carbon, provide forest products, enhance biodiversity along with other forest ecosystem services (FES). READ MORE

  5. 34. The edible city: A concept for the sustainable and resilient city during the COVID-19 pandemic? : A case study of Andernach and Todmorden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Annika Holthaus; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainability; resilience; nature-based solutions; urban agriculture; edible city; urban planning;

    Abstract : The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerability of cities and set a new focus on planning sustainable and resilient cities. This thesis aims to assess the edible city, where edible plants are grown in public spaces, in terms of sustainability and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic and evaluate its contribution to urban sustainability and resilience. READ MORE

  6. 35. Ekonomikumparken blir ekoparken : en utvärdering och utveckling av parkens ekoeffektivitet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Elsa Drettner; [2021]
    Keywords : GYF AP; naturbaserade lösningar; ekosystemtjänster; biologisk mångfald i urban miljö; mångfunktionella ytor;

    Abstract : Denna studie syftade till att identifiera och utveckla ekologiska värden för ett urbant parkområde i Uppsala. Utifrån de värden som identifierats föreslogs en rad naturbaserade lösningar för att skapa mer mångfunktionella ytor i parkområdet, stärka dess resiliens och på så sätt även bidra till att skydda det gröna stråk som parken utgjorde en del av. READ MORE