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1. 1. Hydraulic Modelling of Eurasian Beaver Structural Modifications: Implications for Evaluating their Contributions to Natural Flood Management in Scotland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Maja Christina Pitcairn; [2023]
   Keywords : Beaver reintroduction; Scotland; Flood risk; Natural flood management; Hydraulic modelling.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The concurrent climate and biodiversity crises in Scotland necessitate the exploration of ecosystem-based adaptation to simultaneously address increased flood risk and the loss of native species. This research investigated the contributions of Eurasian beaver reintroductions to natural flood management in Scotland. READ MORE

3. 2. Preferences for carbon information : a Discrete Choice Experiment with Swedish non-professional investors

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Mahesh Kumar Shrestha; [2023]
   Keywords : discrete choice experiment; investment preference; GHG target; carbon information; target progress; carbon disclosure; non-professional investors; impact investing; sustainable and responsible investments; SRI;

   Abstract : GHG targets, an aspect of carbon disclosure are an integral part of corporate carbon management and overall carbon accounting. GHG targets and the target-related attributes – including target difficulty, target progress, and external validation of target as a science-based target, along with past GHG emission performance are attributes related to carbon information that is increasingly included in the corporate carbon disclosures. READ MORE

4. 3. Capturing time variation within systemic risk estimation

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Christian Hovstadius; Baltsar Lindgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Systemic risk; CoVaR; State variables; Lasso; PCA; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Systemic risk can be defined as the risk to the whole financial system. Financial institutions may contribute more or less to this risk, and measuring the systemic risk contributions of institutions is of central importance for regulators. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the Feasibility of Replicating SPAN-Model's Required Initial Margin Calculations using Machine Learning : A Master Thesis Project for Intraday Margin Call Investigation in the Commodities Market

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för matematik och matematisk statistik

   Author : Clara Branestam; Amanda Sandgren; [2023]
   Keywords : Machine Learning; Market Risk; Initial Margin; SPAN-model; Central Counterparty Clearing; Margin Call;

   Abstract : Machine learning is a rapidly growing field within artificial intelligence that an increasing number of individuals and corporations are beginning to utilize. In recent times, the financial sector has also started to recognize the potential of these techniques and methods. READ MORE

6. 5. Impact of offtake mechanisms on wind turbine selection and design in North and Central Europe

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Gesa Reiter; [2023]
   Keywords : Wind energy; offtake mechanisms; wind turbine configuration and design; rated power; capacity factor; Renewable Energy Sources Act; EEG; PPA; merchant; profitability; NPV; IRR; Vindkraft; upphandlingsmekanismer; vindturbiners konfiguration och utformning; nominell effekt; kapacitetsfaktor; lagen om förnybara energikällor; EEG; energiköpsavtal; handelsprissättning; lönsamhet; NPV; IRR;

   Abstract : Wind power has become a major supplier of electricity in the European market in the last years. In 2020, 13% of electricity generated on the European continent was wind energy (onshore and offshore) and these shares are projected to increase in the next years due to reasons such as climate change and the energy security aspect. READ MORE