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1. 1. Headfirst into shallow water - Wetland restoration and its contribution to the Habitats Directive

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Växtekologi och evolution; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Elin Brandt Korall; [2024]
   Keywords : Wetlands; GIS; Restoration; Rewetting; Ecology; LONA; Habitats Directive; Natura 2000; Nature conservation; Våtmarker; GIS; Geografiska informationssystem; Restaurering; Återvätning; LONA; Art- och Habitatsdirektivet; Natura 2000; Naturvård;

   Abstract : Located in the borderland between aquatic and terrestrial environments, the wetlands cover a wide spectrum of habitats and enable living standards for a great variety of organisms. Although important habitats, a great extent of the original wetlands have disappeared in Europe and Sweden due to anthropogenic disturbances. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Dam Failure Analysis of the Parteboda Hydropower Plant : A deterministic approach

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Magnus Simon Graf; [2023]
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   Abstract : Despite all the benefits a dam can provide, hundreds of years of experience have shown the destructive forces that can be unleashed by dam failure. To carry out risk management and execute mitigative measures for a dam facility, it is first necessary to assess the incremental consequences of a potential dam failure. READ MORE

5. 4. Investigating eco-hydrological relationships between fishes and flow regimes in Spanish rivers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

   Author : Celia Ramos Sanchez; [2021]
   Keywords : Eco-hydrological relationships; Fish metrics; Hydrological metrics; Environmental flows; Hydrological alteration; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : There is currently a need in Spain for monitoring the effects of the environmental flows. The use of eco-hydrological relationships to design both environmental flows regimes and the monitoring programs that track their effects on riverine ecosystems is highly recommended. READ MORE

6. 5. The impact of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissances Dam on the Water-Energy-Food security nexus in Sudan

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Mugahid Elnour; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainability; WEF-Nexus; GERD; Sudan; Ethiopia;

   Abstract : Controversy in transboundary rivers usually arises due to a lack of inclusive agreement and cooperation between the basin countries. Originating from Ethiopia, the Blue Nile River contributes most of the Nile River water making it vital for water, energy, and food security at downstream Sudan and Egypt. READ MORE