Essays about: "Ecosystem-based Adaptation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Ecosystem-based Adaptation.

  1. 1. Potential and Limitations of the Sketch Map Tool in the International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Kimon Letzner; [2024]
    Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; Participatory action research; Community risk mapping; International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement; Colombia; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : In disaster risk management, participatory mapping (PM) closes spatial data gaps in communities by integrating local risk knowledge. The thesis examined the potential and limitations of the Sketch Map Tool (SMT) as a PM tool for community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) through an International Red Cross Red Crescent Movement case study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Hydraulic Modelling of Eurasian Beaver Structural Modifications: Implications for Evaluating their Contributions to Natural Flood Management in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Maja Christina Pitcairn; [2023]
    Keywords : Beaver reintroduction; Scotland; Flood risk; Natural flood management; Hydraulic modelling.; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The concurrent climate and biodiversity crises in Scotland necessitate the exploration of ecosystem-based adaptation to simultaneously address increased flood risk and the loss of native species. This research investigated the contributions of Eurasian beaver reintroductions to natural flood management in Scotland. READ MORE

  4. 3. Nature-based solutions as a climate change adaptation strategy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Linda Doan; [2021]
    Keywords : nature-based solutions; ecosystem-based adaptation; Kristianstad Municipality; planning process; Swedish urban planning; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Because of climate change, rising sea levels in Kristianstad Municipality is more urgent than ever. Sea levels around Scania are estimated to rise more than 2,5 meters in 80 years considering that they are currently rising with 3,2 mm per year. READ MORE

  5. 4. Integration of ecosystem-based adaptation measures in urban planning : Insights from Copenhagen and Malmö

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Camilla Baier; [2020]
    Keywords : Ecosystem-based adaptation; Climate change adaptation; Nature-based solutions; Ecosystem services; Policy integration; Green infrastructure; Urban planning; Ekosystembaserad anpassning; Anpassning av klimatförändringar; Naturbaserade lösningar; Nature-based solutions; NBS; Ekosystemtjänster; Politikintegration; Grön infrastruktur; Stadsplanering;

    Abstract : A key challenge for sustainable urban development is to deal with the effects of climate change. To approach this issue, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), i.e. the use of ecosystem services for climate adaptation, has been promoted by both scholars and practitioners. READ MORE

  6. 5. How can Ecosystem Services be implemented in local Climate Adaptation? : A case study of Arjeplog

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Jenny Boltemo Edholm; [2019]
    Keywords : ecosystem-based adaptation; ecosystem services; local planning; resilience; climate change;

    Abstract : Ecosystem services are essential for human climate adaptation. As climate change is a direct driver of change for ecosystem service provisioning, it is of importance to care for our ecosystems to be able to cope with future challenges. Local governance has a central role in climate adaptation due to its responsibility in physical planning. READ MORE