Essays about: "Ekosystemtjänster"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word Ekosystemtjänster.

  1. 1. Comparative study of green infrastructure valuation toolkits B£ST and GI-VAL : Increase comprehensiveness of economic green infrastructure valuation assessments

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Ludvig Callermo Riedel; [2022]
    Keywords : Green infrastructure; Ecosystem services; Green infrastructure valuation; Economic valuation; Green infrastructure assessment tool; Sustainable urban development;

    Abstract : There is an abundance of ready-made tools for assessing the economic value of green infrastructure. Each with more or less unique design components and method approaches concerning quantifying and monetizing green infrastructure. READ MORE

  3. 2. Public urban green space: Exploring priorities and challenges for managing and valuing green space, using Stockholm as a case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Rachel Ann Hopkins; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban planning; environmental planning; sustainable development; nature protection; assessment; nature valuation; public space; ecosystem services; Stadsplanering; miljöplanering; hållbar utveckling; naturskydd; utvärdering; naturvärdering; allmän plats; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Public urban green space has never been more important: Its past contributions and potential to promote future public health, climate mitigation, and biodiversity are invaluable to cities experiencing population growth and urban densification. This research explores complexities of multiple demands on public urban green space in cities, using Stockholm as a case study. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Ecosystem Services for a Resilient Urban Agriculture System : Case Studies from the Stockholm Region

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Barbro Rosenberg; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban agriculture; Ecosystem services; Resilience; Indoor farming; Outdoor farming; Greenhouse; Stadsodling; Ekosystemtjänster; Resiliens; Inomhusodling; Utomhusodling; Växthusodling;

    Abstract : Just like in the rest of the world, the urban population in Sweden is increasing each year, which means that cities are becoming increasingly densified and natural green areas are claimed and used for built environment. As a result, biodiversity in cities is often low and inhabitants risk facing losses of ecosystem services of various kinds. READ MORE

  5. 4. Exploring the potential of Green Infrastructure to enhance urban resilience as part of the 2040 Development Plan La Paz, Bolivia

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maritza Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Risks in La Paz; Urban Parks; Urban Forest; Urban Nature-Based Solutions; Gender in Planning;

    Abstract : Cities continue to grow, and the rapid population growth, and overcrowding are increasing the pressure on local governments to provide basic services (e.g., housing, clean water, sanitation, basic health services, and education) and green space planning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Motives for Engaging in Alternative Food Networks : A Case Study with Partner Companies to Regionalwert AG

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Anna Sahlgren; Viktor Hilber; [2021]
    Keywords : Alternative food networks; Regionalwert AG; Alienation Theory; Environmental Sociology; Alternativa livsmedelsnätverk; Regionalwert AG; Alienationsteori; Miljösociologi;

    Abstract : Modern society’s industrial food system has led to several environmental problems and is compromising the fundamental aspects of agriculture such as fertile soil, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. In addition to this, the food system contributes to economic and social difficulties for actors within the agricultural sector. READ MORE