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  1. 16. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zana-Sofia Merdovic; [2024]
    Keywords : weak ties; civil associations; rural development;

    Abstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE

  3. 17. Policing Möllevången - A critical discourse analysis of policing in the neoliberal city

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Carolina Pettersson; [2024]
    Keywords : Critical realism; Critical discourse analysis; Malmö; Policing; Urban neoliberalization; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the ideological conditions for policing in Malmö, Sweden. It takes its theoretical point of departure in the rise of urban neoliberalism, and how urban neoliberalization alters policy and practices of policing. READ MORE

  4. 18. Den privata trädgårdens roll för biologisk mångfald i tätortsmiljö : betydelsen av anläggningsval med exempel på gestaltningsförslag och skötsel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Hanna Carlsson; Linn Wöhl; [2024]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; trädgårdsanläggning; trädgård; urban miljö; skötsel; grön infrastruktur; naturpool; livingpool; grön korridor; insekter;

    Abstract : I genomsnitt består 37% av de totala grönytorna i Sveriges tätorter av privata trädgårdar eller grönytor som på olika sätt är otillgängliga för allmänheten. I snitt är 20% av dessa privata trädgårdar och fastigheter. READ MORE

  5. 19. Salt tolerant horticultural plants to save freshwater usage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Tsun-Ya Chuang; [2024]
    Keywords : climate change; freshwater scarcity; halophyte; salt tolerance; bonsai;

    Abstract : As freshwater becomes scarce worldwide due to climate change and population increases, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to address the issue of reducing freshwater consumption. Selecting species with high ornamental value and salt tolerance for use as green hedges or bonsai in urban or coastal areas could be a strategic approach for promoting greening and maintaining water resource sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 20. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katarzyna Zofia Dziubanii; [2024]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; green infrastructure; ecosystem services; planning process; spatial planning; urban planning; stormwater management; sustainability; climate change mitigation; Naturbaserade lösningar; grön infrastruktur; ekosystemtjänster; planeringsprocess; fysisk planering; stadsplanering; dagvattenhantering; hållbarhet; klimatförändringar;

    Abstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE