Essays about: "biodiversity"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 1384 essays containing the word biodiversity.

1. 21. CARRY ON WITH CARRION? A wildlife road infrastructure study regarding the effects of ethical justification on policy acceptance

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lauren L. Yehle; [2023-08-31]
   Keywords : policy acceptance; environmental ethics; intrinsic value; ecosystem services; conservation;

   Abstract : Policy acceptance is an important aspect of compliance and government effectiveness. Political science and psychology researchers have attempted to understand policy acceptance through individual and contextual factors but still cannot explain all attitudinal differences. READ MORE

3. 22. Incorporation of climate effects in marine spatial planning. Possible Climate Refugia on the Swedish West Coast Based on Two Climate Scenarios

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för marina vetenskaper

   Author : Eric Strömberg; [2023-08-11]
   Keywords : Climate Refugia; Climate Change; Representative Concentration Patterns; Marine Spatial Planning; Geographical Information Systems; Temperature; Salinity; Marine Management; Swedish West Coast;

   Abstract : Climate change poses a significant threat to the survival and distribution of marine species and habitats. Identification and conservation of climate refugia have emerged as a strategy to safeguard vulnerable habitats and promote species resilience. READ MORE

4. 23. The use of regurgitated pellets from the great cormorant to detect the presence of the round goby

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Tim Dorup; [2023-08-07]
   Keywords : Invasive species; Regurgitated pellets; Great cormorant; Round goby; dPCR;

   Abstract : The round goby (Neogobius melanostomus) is an invasive alien species that poses one of the greatest threats to biodiversity and ecosystem services in Sweden today. The round goby originates from the Black Sea and Caspian Sea but has in recent decades rapidly spread with global shipping traffic to new areas in Europe and North America. READ MORE

5. 24. Invasive plant species in southwest Sweden: Evaluation methods of removal by empirical study and literature review

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Carl-Johan Dekker; [2023-08-07]
   Keywords : Invasive alien species; management; nature conservation; biodiversity;

   Abstract : Invasive alien species (IAS), are one of the five biggest threats to biodiversity worldwide. An instrument for biodiversity protection in Sweden is the establishment and management of nature reserves. The goal of nature reserves is to protect valuable nature and rare species to preserve biodiversity. READ MORE

6. 25. Specificity in Non-Financial Disclosure - Regulated by Directive 2014/95/EU

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Matilda Frövenholt; Kevin Wirdéus; [2023-07-03]
   Keywords : Directive 2014 95 EU; ESG Disclosure; Biodiversity; Specificity; Textual Analysis; Named Entity Recognition; Market Reaction;

   Abstract : We use textual analysis of annual reports to investigate if ESG disclosures, including biodiversity, regulated by the Directive 2014/95/EU provide the market with decision-useful information. Several studies have examined whether the directive has increased the quality of ESG disclosure but with mixed results. READ MORE