Essays about: "Intervention Strategy Model"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 15 essays containing the words Intervention Strategy Model.

1. 11. Understanding the role of government in climate change adaptation : A comparative analysis of national adaptation strategies of Sweden and the Republic of Korea

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Beom-Sik Yoo; [2012]
   Keywords : adaptation; role of government; national adaptation strategy;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the discussion on the role of national governments in climate change adaptation by providing empirical analysis of national adaptation strategies (NASs) in two economically advanced countries, Sweden and the Republic of Korea. A new framework for analyzing NASs focusing on public spending patterns was developed to provide a clear picture of where the priorities are beyond policy rhetoric. READ MORE

3. 12. Understanding the role of government in climate change adaptation : A comparative analysis of national adaptation strategies of Sweden and the Republic of Korea

   University essay from Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Beom-Sik Yoo; [2012]
   Keywords : adaptation; role of government; national adaptation strategy;

   Abstract : This thesis contributes to the discussion on the role of national governments in climate change adaptation by providing empirical analysis of national adaptation strategies (NASs) in two economically advanced countries, Sweden and the Republic of Korea. A new framework for analyzing NASs focusing on public spending patterns was developed to provide a clear picture of where the priorities are beyond policy rhetoric. READ MORE

4. 13. Smallholder transformation : NGO participation in agricultural development in Sub-Saharan Africa

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Aben Collins Nyah; [2011]
   Keywords : Agriculture; Agribusiness; smallholder farmers; NGOs; Sub-Saharan Africa; collective marketing; Business model; poverty and hunger; rural development; capacity building;

   Abstract : With smallholder farmers identified as the core of several recent development programs, coupled with the very important role agriculture can play in the eradication of extreme poverty, hunger and food insecurity in the world. The aim of this paper is to identify conditions necessary for smallholder farmers to capitalise on new business opportunities emerging from the reorganization of supply chains around the world. READ MORE

5. 14. On whether vegetation could contribute to major climate change mitigation efforts: forestry for carbon credits or carbon credits for forestry? A multi-criteria decision support model for forest carbon offsets

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Stefano Barchiesi; [2007]
   Keywords : climate change policy; LULUCF; carbon sinks; voluntary offsets; Formative Scenario Analysis; stakeholder multi-criteria model; decision-making support.; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The transition towards a less carbon-intensive society has been initiated. Still, the international climate policy arena is seeking a significant mitigation strategy. READ MORE

6. 15. Graph theory in veterinary epidemiology : modelling an outbreak of classical swine fever

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ruminant Medicine and Veterinary Epidemiology

   Author : Stefan Widgren; [2004]
   Keywords : graph theory; modelling; swine fever;

   Abstract : One objective of this study has been to demonstrate how graph theory can be a useful tool for intervention in the case of an outbreak of a contagious disease. By using graph theory algorithms on data from the Swedish surveillance network system (Grisregistret) and combining this with the power of graph layout engines for visualization of interherd movements, valuable information can rapidly be provided from data that is easily available. READ MORE