Essays about: "Millennium Ecosystem Assessment"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words Millennium Ecosystem Assessment.

  1. 6. Ekosystemtjänster i den fysiska planeringen

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Anna Jönsson; [2013]
    Keywords : Ekosystemtjänster; Fysisk planering; Biologisk mångfald; Hållbar utveckling; Välfärd;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats behandlar begreppet ekosystemtjänster och undersöker hur man kan planera för och nyttja de tjänster som ekosystem genererar. Uppsatsen redogör för olika metoder och analyser som syftar till att belysa ekosystemtjänsternas värde i diskussionen om hållbar utveckling. READ MORE

  3. 7. Surroundings and Snow: Ecosystem services related risks and opportunities at Canadian Mountain Holidays

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Nicholas Arsenault; [2012]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; corporate ecosystem service review; Canadian Mountain Holidays; natural capital; Millennium Ecosystem Assessment; tourism; Business and Economics; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Humanity has a complex relationship with the natural world. One aspect of this relationship is that of dependence on the services that the natural world provides. READ MORE

  4. 8. Adoption of effective improved cookstoves in sub-Sahara Africa: case study in the Arua District

    University essay from KTH/Energi och klimatstudier, ECS

    Author : Alwin Bubendorfer; [2012]
    Keywords : Effective improved cookstoves; sustainable development; 3-Step approach; improved project methodology; holistic approach; artisan structure; climate change mitigation and adaptation; biodiversity conservation; ecosystem service protection;

    Abstract : In rural areas of least developed countries, the preparation of meals remains the predominant energy consuming activity. Cooking is mostly performed with firewood – using the ancient “technology” of the 3-stone fire. READ MORE

  5. 9. Impacts of Agriculturally-driven Regime Shifts on Ecosystem Services and Human Well-being

    University essay from Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Christine Hammond; [2012]
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    Abstract : Regime shifts are large, abrupt, persistent changes in the structure and function of ecosystems that may have substantial consequences for human well-being. In agricultural ecosystems, examples of regime shifts include soil salinization, lake eutrophication and bush encroachment. READ MORE

  6. 10. Biodiversity and EcosystemServices in Monquentiva, Colombia – a case study of conservation :

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Camilla Boberg; [2012]
    Keywords : Ecosystem services; biodiversity; Millennium Ecosystem Assessment; sustainable development;

    Abstract : In the Eastern Andean mountain range in Colombia there is an ongoing project with the aim of preserving important conservation values such as water resources and biodiversity. In the light of climate change and increased land use there is a pressing need of managing remaining natural habitats and the services they provide in the Colombian Andes. READ MORE