Essays about: "Natural hazard"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 51 essays containing the words Natural hazard.

1. 21. Mobile-Based Early WarningSystems in Mozambique. : An exploratory study on the viability to integrate Cell Broadcast into disaster mitigation routines.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

   Author : Douglas Ferreira Nogueira; [2019]
   Keywords : Public Warning Systems; Early warning Systems; Cell Broadcast; Mozambique; Disaster risk Management; Climate Change Adaptation; Emergency Response; Sistema de Aviso Prévio; Moçambique; Gestão de Calamidade; Mudança climatica; INGC; CENOE; INAM; DNGRH;

   Abstract : Mozambique is one of the countries most affected by natural hazards in the world. Therefore it can benefit greatly from enhancements on its early warning system. READ MORE

3. 22. Orsakar utfodring med färskfoder en ökad utsöndring av vissa patogena bakterier i faeces hos hund?

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Ellinor Runesvärd; [2019]
   Keywords : Färskfoder; Torrfoder; Hund; Campylobacter; Salmonella; ESBL E. coli; faeces;

   Abstract : Att utfodra hundar med färskfoder är en trend som den senaste tiden har ökat mycket i popularitet. Färskfoder är ett generellt begrepp för foder som innehåller en mald blandning av rått kött, inälvor samt olika sorters grönsaker. READ MORE

4. 23. Risk acceptance in flood affected areas in Nyando, Kenya

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI); Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Viktor Asking; Jonas Nilsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Risk acceptance; natural hazard; flood; drought; human values; risk perception; risk reduction; Nyando wetlands; Kisumu County; Kenya; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The area of Nyando wetlands experience floods almost every year due to heavy rainfall in the surrounding highlands. This area is populated, and this thesis aims to understand how the risk acceptance is developed. READ MORE

5. 24. Informing preparedness planning: Applications of community-based vulnerability and capacity data in the Philippines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Stefanie Eleanor Di Domenico; [2018]
   Keywords : Disaster risk reduction; preparedness; preparedness planning; community-based disaster preparedness; vulnerability; capacity; Vulnerability and Capacity Assessments VCAs ; the Philippines; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Disasters are not natural, but rather a combination of a natural hazard and its impact on vulnerable people and resources. Therefore, when engaging in disaster risk reduction and coming to an understanding of disaster risk, existing conditions within society should be understood. READ MORE

6. 25. Subjective well-Being and environment : a GIS-Based analysis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Kristean Berry Björkman; [2018]
   Keywords : Physical Geography; Geographical Information Systems; GIS; Subjective Well-Being; Happiness; Life-Satisfaction; Environmental Conditions; Climate; Natural Hazards; Pollution; Solar Radiance; Impaired Waters; Air Pollution; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Subjective well-being is how individuals experience their quality of life, happiness, and life satisfaction; essentially, how people think and feel about their lives. Many variables influence subjective well-being. This study explores the relationship between environmental factors and a reputable subjective well-being index. READ MORE