Essays about: "biodiversity changes"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 225 essays containing the words biodiversity changes.

  1. 11. Estetiska värden hos gröna tak

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Stina Ekström; [2023]
    Keywords : gröna tak; extensiva gröna tak; takvegetation; kulturella ekosystemtjänster; urbanisering; klimat; hälsa; estetik;

    Abstract : Grönblå infrastruktur och naturbaserade lösningar i staden blir allt viktigare med de klimatförändringar som pågår. I den urbana miljön kan gröna tak bidra med viktiga ekosystemtjänster för att t ex fördröja dagvattenavrinningen från tak, dämpa buller nära bygganden, rena luft, öka biologisk mångfald samt förbättra kulturella och estetiska värden. READ MORE

  3. 12. A Statistical Approach to Understand the Evolution of Exotic Butterfly Species

    University essay from KTH/Matematisk statistik

    Author : Elin Eliasson; Rebecka Haraldsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Phylogenetics; Tree reconstruction; COI barcoding; General Time Reversible Model; K80 Model; Evolution; Butterflies; Fylogenetik; Rekonstruktion av träd; COI barcoding; General Time Reversible modell; K80 modell; Evolution; Fjärilar;

    Abstract : The alarming rate at which we see the decline in biodiversity due to human activity has raised concerns about the well-being of our planet. Butterflies which serve as pollinators are an essential part of many ecosystems and sensitive indicators of environmental changes and can provide valuable insight into how ecosystems function and evolve. READ MORE

  4. 13. The foraging distribution of Cape gannets in relation to Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental Studies

    Author : Pelagia Maria Tsousi; [2023]
    Keywords : cape gannets; morus capensis; marine Protected Areas; addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area; foraging distribution;

    Abstract : Seabirds are considered to be the sentinels of the ocean, as they are able to locate their prey in spite of the great heterogeneity of the marine environment. During the breeding season, these central-place foragers not only need to find prey to maintain themselves but also to feed their young. READ MORE

  5. 14. Är det transporteffektiva samhället i antågande?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Thomas Norman; [2023]
    Keywords : Transporteffektivt samhälle; Implementering; Hållbar mobilitet; Hållbar stadsutveckling; trafikstrategier; styrmedel;

    Abstract : Samhället behöver begränsa klimatpåverkan till hållbara nivåer både globalt och nationellt. Transportsektorns klimatpåverkan är stor och vägtrafikens utsläpp dominerar, men kan minskas genom mer energieffektiva fordon, förnybar energi och ett transporteffektivt samhälle och framförallt genom en kombination av dessa. READ MORE

  6. 15. The EU Taxonomy and the Energy Supply Sector - A qualitative case study on the implications of the EU Taxonomy on the regulatory reporting requirements in the energy supply sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Hannah Beckenbauer; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The EU Taxonomy provides a clear set of criteria for identifying sustainable economic activities and facilitating investment flows in alignment with sustainable practices. Although dynamic, the Taxonomy emphasizes the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and biodiversity conservation, making it crucial for companies, policymakers, and capital markets. READ MORE