Essays about: "Swedish disaster management system"

Found 4 essays containing the words Swedish disaster management system.

1. 1. Climate Change Adaptation in The Swedish Forestry Sector : A Technological Innovation System Analysis

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

   Author : Nils Wikland; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate Change Adaptation; Technological Innovation System; Sustainable Forest Management; Ecosystem Management; Disaster Risk Reduction; Swedish Forestry Sector.; Klimatanpassning; Teknologiskt innovationssystem; Hållbart skogsbruk; Ekosystemförvaltning; Socioekologiska system; Katastrofminskning; svensk skogssektor.;

   Abstract : This study applies the fundamentals of the Technological innovation systems framework to analyze the systemic conditions of the Swedish forestry’s capabilities to facilitate and generate innovation for climate change adaptation. Documentation, together with primary data from two surveys sent to a variety of actors operating inside the system, was assessed and analyzed to get an understanding of the organizational and institutional challenges this industry meets in the new era of the Anthropocene. READ MORE

3. 2. Cascading Effects of Floods – An evaluation of the flood risk maps and management plans produced by the County Administrative Boards

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

   Author : Frida Kronquist; [2021]
   Keywords : Vital societal function; flood; EU Floods Directive; Sweden; Ordinance of Flood Risk; cascading effects; indirect consequences; County Administrative Board.; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Flood is the most common natural disaster globally, affecting human health and assets. The work with the Swedish ordinance of flood risk is connected to the sustainment of vital societal functions. READ MORE

4. 3. Lesson learned? : A study of Sweden’s post-crisis learning after the fire in Västmanland 2014

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Hanna Tućan Oldgren; [2021]
   Keywords : Crisis management; Post-crisis learning; Emergency preparedness; Organisational learning;

   Abstract : The world is facing an increase in natural disasters due to climate change, and Sweden is no exception. In the past 10 years Sweden has endured two large forest fires which devastated both land and property and which had huge financial impacts on society. READ MORE

5. 4. Risk and vulnerability assessments as input to decision making - An interview study describing how risk and vulnerability assessments are utilised for decision making on the national and regional levels of the Swedish disaster management system.

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

   Author : Albin Karlberg; Olga Nilsson; [2016]
   Keywords : Risk and vulnerability assessments; RVA; Swedish disaster management system; Decision making; Risk; Vulnerability; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Risk and vulnerability assessments are an important part of the Swedish disaster management system and can be used as input for decision making. Today disaster management decisions are made on all levels in Sweden depending on the extent of the decisions. READ MORE