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1. 1. The evolution of wetland restoration policy - A case study of Kristianstad Vattenrike

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

   Author : Alexander Palmér; [2024]
   Keywords : Wetlands; Kristianstads Vattenrike; Collective action; Social norms; Policy attributes; Earth and Environmental Sciences; Social Sciences; Agriculture and Food Sciences;

   Abstract : Wetlands are vital for biodiversity, socio-ecological systems, and carbon sequestration, but they present a complex challenge in crafting effective conservation policies. This study investigates a successful case of wetland conservation policy, focusing on the notable achievements of Kristianstad Vattenrike. READ MORE

3. 2. Nature Towards Global Climate Change : The Pertinence of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to Combating Effects of Climate Change on Human Livelihoods on a Global and Country-Specific Context – Zambia as an Example

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Dominic Mate Mushashu; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : As a result of Climate Change (CC) being one of the most urgent problems facing the twenty-first century, the adoption of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) is receiving international attention in the Global Development studies as a sustainable way to mitigate the negative effects of CC. However, there is a lack of grounded information on their effectiveness and efficiency, particularly in the Global South. READ MORE

4. 3. The effects of management practices and environmental variables on the biodiversity of Nardus grasslands in the national park Hohe Tauern, Austria

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

   Author : Rebecca Paulina Dörner; [2023]
   Keywords : biodiversity; Nardus stricta; Nardus grassland; national park Hohe Tauern; East Tyrol; alpine pastures;

   Abstract : Introduction. A large part of the biodiversity of the Alps is linked to an interaction between the natural environment and traditional land-use practices. This study focuses on the priority habitat type of species rich Nardus grasslands (Natura 2000 Code 6230*), which is endangered, but continues to thrive in extensively managed subalpine pastures. READ MORE

5. 4. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

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

   Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
   Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

   Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

6. 5. The potential nitrous oxide emissions in a permanent grassland chronosequence

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Mycology and Plant Pathology

   Author : Sandra Lillsjö Kronblad; [2023]
   Keywords : nitrous oxide emission; permanent grasslands; denitrification; nitrous; reen house gas; agriculture;

   Abstract : As a part of a larger project (Belowground biodiversity of grasslands – conservation needs and potential to promote sustainable agriculture), this study aims to investigate potential nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions and microbial gene abundances needed for the production (nirS and nirK) and reduction (nosZI and nosZII) of nitrous oxide in soil of permanent grasslands of various age. Thegrasslands have at different times been converted to permanent grasslands and are of interest because of the possibility to shed more light about the passage of time’s affects on the soil microbialcommunities and their activity. READ MORE