Essays about: "environmental economic valuation"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 32 essays containing the words environmental economic valuation.

  1. 11. Deltagande planering vid tätortsnära konflikter om skogen - intressentanalys och preferensstudie i området runt Skärsjön, Skinnskatteberg

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Agnieszka Björk; [2018]
    Keywords : hyggesfritt; målkonflikter; attityder;

    Abstract : The forest is Sweden's largest natural resource, and it is expected to meet several conflicting needs Wood production is prioritized, but in recent years, conservation of environmental values and biodiversity have also demanded their right. Another important aspect of the forest is the importance of social values. READ MORE

  3. 12. Measuring the impact of the 2009 COP15 Copenhagen Summit - An event study of coal and solar portfolios in the United States of America and China

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Anton Dahlström; Josef Winstedt; [2017-06-28]
    Keywords : event study; COP15; stock market; environmental economics; environment;

    Abstract : One of the biggest challenges currently facing mankind is tackling the challenge of climate change. To mitigate this, there have been several multilateral conferences, where some steps have been taken. The Copenhagen Summit in 2009 was one such conference, where the expectations before the conference were significant. READ MORE

  4. 13. The value of iron ore and timber in Sweden : An ex post study of the United Nations valuation framework for green national accounts

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Sandra Nordmark; Josefin Wallgren; [2017]
    Keywords : Green national accounting; SEEA; natural resources; valuation; timber; iron ore; net present value; net price; Gröna nationalräkenskaper; SEEA; naturresurser; värdering; timmer; järnmalm; nettonuvärde; nettopris;

    Abstract : Green national accounts are a complement to the more traditional GDP measure which includes natural capital and the depreciation and regeneration of natural capital. The United Nations have developed an international standard model, the System of Environmental-Economic Accounting, for valuing natural resources within the green national accounts. READ MORE

  5. 14. After the blue rush : assessment of the sustainability of recreational fisheries in Peenemünde, Germany as part of a social-ecological system

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : René Lanz; [2017]
    Keywords : ecological values; sustainability science; recreational fisheries; social-ecological systems SES framework; environmental ethics; Germany; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the shadow of commercial fishing fleets, recreational fishers are a lesser known but still substantial group exerting pressure on the world’s aquatic ecosystems and its fish stocks. Enthusiastic angler participation, high catch rates, catch selectivity and harmful fishing techniques characteristic of recreational fishers can have detrimental impacts on the aquatic environment. READ MORE

  6. 15. Valuation of Forest Non-Market Values : An empirical study in Northern Sweden

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

    Author : Daniel Otterbeck; Fredrik Lundstedt; [2017]
    Keywords : Forestry rotation period; Environmental valuation; Forest conservation; Rotationsperiod; miljövärdering;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate the Willingness to Pay (WTP) of conserving a ten hectares forest area in Rutvik, amongst the population of Luleå municipality. Furthermore, the study investigated the factors influencing the WTP and its impact on a Faustmann-Hartman rotation period. READ MORE