Essays about: "ecological importance"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 319 essays containing the words ecological importance.

  1. 16. The Man-Environment Nexus in Morocco : A Qualitative Study of Hegemonic Masculinity Norms and Attitudes Towards Pro-Environmental Behavior amongst Male University Students in Rabat, Morocco

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mathilda Jilg; [2023]
    Keywords : hegemonic masculinity norms; pro-environmental behavior; the man-environment nexus; ecological masculinity studies; male university students; Morocco;

    Abstract : Whilst several studies acknowledge the role of gender norms and structures in environmental research, little attention is paid to the explicit influence of men and masculinities in pro-environmental behavior. Additionally, research concerning this man-environment nexus is almost nonexistent in the context of the Global South. READ MORE

  2. 17. 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

  3. 18. Claws and Effect : how Small Carnivore Richness Responds to Habitat Diversity and Ecological Productivity

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

    Author : Emilia Arkdalen; [2023]
    Keywords : small carnivore; camera trap; occupancy model; species richness; productivity; habitat richness; habitat evenness;

    Abstract : Species distribution and composition research has gained significance in light of global warming and its impact on biodiversity. Understanding the factors shaping species richness is crucial for wildlife ecology and conservation. READ MORE

  4. 19. Balancing environment and economy: the interplay between eco-innovation, carbon emission and firm performance

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Leo Kleja; Clarissa Mao; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-innovation; financial performance; natural resource-based view; stakeholder theory; Tobin’s Q; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : With an ever-increasing human ecological footprint, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals require global collaboration in terms of sustainable business practices to combat global ecological issues. Our study examines the complex relationship between eco-innovation, CO2 emissions, and financial performance using fixed effects panel data regression. READ MORE

  5. 20. "The Limits of Nudging": A Case Study on Nudge-based Interventions in E-commerce Sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Athulya Purushothaman; [2023]
    Keywords : Pro-Environmental Behavior; Nudge; E-Commerce; Digitization; Digital Nudges; Consumer Behavior; Digital Marketing; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Modern consumerism and overconsumption in e-commerce have profound ecological ramifications, necessitating the adoption of pro-environmental behavior. Imagine a world where sustainable choices are seamlessly integrated into our online shopping experience. READ MORE