Essays about: "extreme environment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 237 essays containing the words extreme environment.

  1. 1. Assessing water balance and yields in Malawian cropping systems : maize soybean and maize Gliricidia systems resilience against climate change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Danila Valeriano; [2024]
    Keywords : crop modelling; APSIM; Malawi; maize; soybean; Gliricidia; agroforestry; legume intercropping; climate predictions; climate adaptation; SDSM;

    Abstract : In Malawi, maize monocultures are increasingly susceptible to extreme weather patterns, causing considerable yield reduction and heightened food insecurity for smallholder farmers dependent on rainfed subsistence agriculture. Diversifying cropping systems is crucial for ensuring yield resilience. READ MORE

  3. 2. The bzzzt of frirends. Interspecific competition in Arctic plants for pollination services.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Malin Olsson; [2023-06-27]
    Keywords : the Arctic; pollinator networks; competition; autonomous selfing; Arktis; pollinationsnätverk; konkurrens; autonom självpollinering;

    Abstract : The Arctic has a harsh environment that is challenging for the flora and fauna that inhabits the region. The ruling abiotic factors of the region results is a low species richness that creates a potential challenge for the region’s plant species. READ MORE

  4. 3. Exploring patterns in risk factors for bark beetle attack during outbreaks triggered by drought stress with harvester data on attacked trees: A case study in Southeastern Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Nikolaos Kouskoulis; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Geographic Information Science; Forest ecosystems; Bark beetle outbreak; Southeastern Sweden; Predisposing factors; Triggering factors; Drought stress; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT Raising temperatures and climate variability have intensified extreme weather events worldwide. These extremes can enhance and trigger possible pest outbreaks. Bark beetle attacks have become a major concern in regions with extensive spruce forest areas. Southeastern Sweden has faced repeated outbreaks resulting in widespread tree loss. READ MORE

  5. 4. Mine Action and Climate Change: A Case Study of Water in Yemen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Amani Abdulqader; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; conflict; Yemen; Mine action; water; peacebuilding; sustainable development; resource management; governance; droughts; floods; climate mitigation; risk and disaster management.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The following research explores a critical intersection between the work of mine action and the climate. It addresses the amplified impacts of climate change on water in Yemen, a country afflicted by protracted conflict and growing climate threats. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Missing Ingredient: How to improve value investing in the information age

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Robin Grawe; Kjell Thomsen; [2023]
    Keywords : Value investing; Fama-French; Intangible Assets; Accounting-based valuation;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to inform a value investing strategy in specific niches of European firms by adjusting the book-to-market (B/M) ratio for intangible assets. An increase in intangible assets' importance for corporate value creation coupled with a lack of amendments to their accounting treatment has led to debates on the value relevance and accuracy of accounting information, including the B/M ratio used to derive value premiums. READ MORE