Essays about: "Ramsar sites"

Found 4 essays containing the words Ramsar sites.

  1. 1. Wetland Precipitationsheds : Assessing the Potential Vulnerability of 40 RAMSAR Wetlands to Upwind Land Cover and Hydroclimatic Change

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Simon Felix Fahrländer; [2022]
    Keywords : Wetlands; precipitationsheds; moisture import; moisture tracking; Lagrangian moisture tracking; land-atmosphere feedback;

    Abstract : Wetland ecosystems play an important role in the global hydrologic cycle, and their hydrologicregime is a major factor for their general functioning (carbon, biodiversity, biogeochemicalcycle etc.). READ MORE

  3. 2. Accumulation by Conservation : Conflicts between aquaculture, protected mangroves and small-scale fisheries in Marismas Nacionales, Mexico

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Enrique Szendro; [2018]
    Keywords : sustainable development; conservation management; small-scale fisheries; mangroves; political ecology; Ramsar protected areas;

    Abstract : Brackish water ecosystems such as mangroves are among the most biodiverse in the world. The mangroves located in the Gulf of California, Mexico are not an exception. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reducing Swedish Banks’ Negative Impacts on Biodiversity : An Analysis of Possible Strategies

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Mikaela Ring; [2015]
    Keywords : Banks; biodiversity; forests; finance; investments;

    Abstract : Svenska banker har stor förbättringspotential när det gäller att säkerställa att finansieringar och investeringar inte bidrar till utrotning av växt- och djurarter och förödelse av skog, våtmarker och orörda miljöer. I en rankning utförd av Fair Finance Guide fick sju av de största svenska bankerna mycket låga betyg för sina åtaganden och handlingar inom temat ”biodiversitet”. READ MORE

  5. 4. Recreation use value of Wondo Genet wetland ecosystem - Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Mohammed Ali; [2007]
    Keywords : recreation; economic value; Wondo Genet; resort hotel; travel cost; wetland; hot spring; swimming; bird watching;

    Abstract : Wondo Genet Resort Hotel is one of the most well-known nature-based recreation sites in Ethiopia. The main attractions of the site includes: the hot spring water for bathing and swimming; the forested landscape, streams, birds and other wildlife in the surrounding; and the cafeteria, bar and bedroom services. READ MORE