Essays about: "Ecosystems"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 1100 essays containing the word Ecosystems.

  1. 6. Assessment of Climate Change Impact on Rainfed Barley Production in the Mediterranean Basin : The Almeria province case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Francesco Saretto; [2024]
    Keywords : Barley; Rainfed; Climate Change; AquaCrop; AquaCrop-OSPy; Mediterranean; Climate Change Adaptation; Crop Modeling; Agriculture; Irrigation;

    Abstract : The Mediterranean basin is widely recognized as a climate change hotspot, with climate models projecting increasingly warmer and drier conditions that will impact local ecosystems, communities, and economies. Agriculture will be among the most affected sectors, with harsher conditions for crops’ growth, greater water needs, and lower yields. READ MORE

  3. 7. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Ida Ekqvist; [2024]
    Keywords : Land use efficiency; Sustainability indicators; Agricultural productivity; Food production;

    Abstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE

  4. 8. How to Draw a Circle: Investigating Relationship Management in Circular Business Companies

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Louise Lee Hultberg; Aidan Luke Catterall Byrne; [2024]
    Keywords : Circular Business Models; Sustainability; Relationship Management; Circular Ecosystems; Constructivist Grounded Theory;

    Abstract : Despite the recent surge in circular business model (CBM) research, the discipline is still in its infancy. The field is primarily driven by practitioners and lacks suggestive frameworks, which complicates current CBM trials. READ MORE

  5. 9. The evolution of wetland restoration policy - A case study of Kristianstad Vattenrike

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Alexander Palmér; [2024]
    Keywords : Wetlands; Kristianstads Vattenrike; Collective action; Social norms; Policy attributes; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

    Abstract : Wetlands are vital for biodiversity, socio-ecological systems, and carbon sequestration, but they present a complex challenge in crafting effective conservation policies. This study investigates a successful case of wetland conservation policy, focusing on the notable achievements of Kristianstad Vattenrike. READ MORE

  6. 10. Exploring the Dynamics of Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and Security Integration in Open Source Projects

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för programvaruteknik

    Author : Anvesh Ambala; [2024]
    Keywords : Supply chain; SBOM; Software Bill of Materials; US Executive Order May 2021; Open-Source Software; Vulnerability; cyber security.;

    Abstract : Background.The rapid expansion of open-source software has introduced significant security challenges, particularly concerning supply chain attacks. Software supply chain attacks, such as the NotPetya attack, have underscored the critical need for robust security measures. READ MORE