Essays about: "Santa Marta"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words Santa Marta.

1. 1. A Story of Placement : A habitat solution for communities in a situation of displacement

   University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

   Author : Esteban Gomez Ramirez; [2021]
   Keywords : House; Habitat; Displaced communities; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; TEK; Kogi; Modular; Sustainable; Colombia; Taironas;

   Abstract : A Story of placement looks at displacement in Colombia during three different time periods: 529 years ago during colonization, today, and a speculative scenario in 10 years.  The project springs from traditional ecological knowledge developed by indigenous Colombian communities, and applies it to create a habitat proposal for a displaced community in Medellin. READ MORE

3. 2. Looking for the present in the past: Social-Ecological Memory and Palaeoecology to explore changes in Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta-Colombia

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Lina Gutierrez Cala; [2020]
   Keywords : Palaeoecology; Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta; mangrove; coastal ecosystems;

   Abstract : Mangrove forests are unique coastal ecosystems, formed through a complex network of terrestrial, estuarine, and marine processes that have provided a diverse assortment of societal benefits across time. Compounding anthropogenic pressures are driving critical mangrove degradation worldwide, threatening the wellbeing of coastal populations historically associated with these systems. READ MORE

4. 3. Connecting Hydrological Processes to the Hypersaline Conditions of the Wetland Complex of Ciénaga Grande de Santa Marta, Colombia

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Imenne Åhlén; [2016]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Wetlands and coastal wetlands are important ecosystems for many aquatic and terrestrial flora and fauna as well as for the sustainable development of humans. Unfortunately, many of the world’s wetlands and coastal wetlands are subjected to degradation due to both natural processes and human activities changing the hydrodynamics of the area. READ MORE

5. 4. Identifying active water flow paths in a tropical wetland with radar remote sensing data (wetland interferometry) : The case of the Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta, Colombia

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

   Author : Alice Guittard; [2016]
   Keywords : wetland interferometry; InSAR; water flow path; Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta; wetland monitoring; mangrove forest;

   Abstract : Despite being one of the most productive ecosystems on earth, wetland areas have been heavily affected by human activities. The Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta (CGSM) in Colombia is one of these wetlands, where the inadequate construction of roads modified the hydrology and connectivity of this water body, generating massive mangrove mortality episodes. READ MORE

6. 5. Compete Globally, Lose Locally? : The effects of Rio de Janeiro ́s hostesship of FIFA World Cup and the Olympic Games on residents in informal settlements - A case study of ’favela’ Santa Marta

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Hanna Olsson; Renée Klarberg; [2014]
   Keywords : global competitiveness; globalization; neoliberalism; place marketing; mega-events; Rio de Janeiro; slums; informal settlements; public spaces; Santa Marta; global konkurrenskraft; globalisering; neoliberalism; marknadsföring av städer; mega-event; Rio de Janeiro; slum; informella bostadsområden; allmänna platser; Santa Marta;

   Abstract : The aim of this master thesis project is to investigate how cities strive to be globally competitive affect local residents in informal settlements, generically called slum dwellers. This question is approached trough a case study of one of Rio de Janeiro’s informal settlements ‘favela’ Santa Marta. READ MORE