Essays about: "Sustainable Rural Livelihoods"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 69 essays containing the words Sustainable Rural Livelihoods.

  1. 11. Diffusion and adoption ofrenewable energy products forenhanced societal wellbeing : Minor field study in Handeni, Tanzania

    University essay from Karlstads universitet

    Author : Fredrik Lind; Beatrice Åman; [2022]
    Keywords : Agenda 2030; Diffusion of innovation; End-user; Handeni; Minor Field Study; Non-renewable energy; Renewable energy; Smallholders; Solar energy lamp; Sustainability; Sustainable livelihoods approach; Tanzania.;

    Abstract : This study aims to understand and assess the diffusion and adoption of RES forenhanced societal wellbeing in developing countries. Furthermore, the purpose is tocontribute to a deeper understanding of the drivers and barriers (D&B) to the diffusionand adoption of RES among smallholders in rural Tanzania. READ MORE

  3. 12. Water Scarcity & Migration : A Comparative Case Study of Egypt and Iraq

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Maria Båld; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Water Scarcity; Migration; Climate Change; Transboundary Waters; التنمية المستدامة; نقص المياه; الهجرة; تغير المناخ; المياه العابرة للحدود;

    Abstract : Increasing demand for water combined with the effects of climate change makes water scarcity a growing concern amplifying vulnerabilities for populations worldwide. One way to cope with the exacerbated vulnerabilities is to migrate. In fact, water scarcity is linked with a rise in internal migration rates in recent decades. READ MORE

  4. 13. Fostering Cooperative Resilience during the COVID-19 Pandemic : A case study on coffee cooperatives' operations during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Cecilia Widman; [2021]
    Keywords : cooperatives; coffee; resilience; asset pentagon; Covid-19;

    Abstract : This study investigates the resilience of coffee cooperatives and producer organizations in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and explores their adaptations to the context in relation to their livelihood capitals. The changes to their operations are analyzed through the contexts of shocks, trends and stresses and how they perceived these threats. READ MORE

  5. 14. Assessment of the impact of the Black Coffee Twig Borer, Xylosandrus compactus infestation in Ugandan small-scale coffee gardens, and the potential of its suppression through repellence in conjunction with push-pull technology

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Advaith Chakravarthy Shankarkumar; [2021]
    Keywords : coffee; smallholder farmers; livelihoods; BCTB; SplatVerb; repellents; attractants; push-pull; sustainable alternatives; perceptions; stakeholders;

    Abstract : Coffee production in Uganda is an important means of income for smallholder farmers and extensively supports rural livelihoods. It contributes to about 20- 30% of the annual export revenue of the country. Yet, coffee production is challenged by many factors. READ MORE

  6. 15. Opportunities and Barriers of Carbon Farming from a Sustainable Livelihoods Perspective - A Case Study from Sweden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Jinsong Yang; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Carbon Farming; Sustainable Livelihoods; Soil Carbon; Agriculture in Sweden; Climate Mitigation;

    Abstract : With changes in climate and increasing resource scarcity in the future, transition towards a more sustainable and resilient agriculture system that promotes maintenance of a range of ecosystem services is important. Meanwhile, significant global greenhouse gas reduction targets require all sectors including agriculture to take radical actions immediately. READ MORE