Essays about: "food resources of the world"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 130 essays containing the words food resources of the world.

1. 21. Fjällräven i ett föränderligt klimat

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

   Author : Emma Marander; [2022]
   Keywords : fjällräv; vulpes lagopus; klimatförändringar;

   Abstract : Climate change is an ongoing threat to the world´s biodiversity, and has an alarming effect on the Arctic. One species that can only be found in this particular habitat is the arctic fox, whose future is threatened by the aversive effects of global warming. The aim of this study was to investigate how climate change is affecting the arctic fox. READ MORE

3. 22. Simulating an Ecosystem

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

   Author : Aron Sjöberg; Emil Wingårdh; Erik Söderpalm; Theo Wiik; Viktor Fredholm; Yvonne Hansson; [2021-09-14]
   Keywords : ecosystem; simulation; Unity; genetic algorithm; evolution; natural selection;

   Abstract : Simulations are computer programs based on models, used to imitate real-life scenarios. Simulating an ecosystem is a great challenge given the various factors that interact and animals that coexist. READ MORE

4. 23. Digging for Common Ground : Exploring how Practitioners of Alternative Farming Methods are replicating Principles of Traditional Ecological Knowledge

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

   Author : Finn Rogge; [2021]
   Keywords : Permaculture; Regenerative Agriculture; Traditional Ecological Knowledge; Global Food System; Rural Development;

   Abstract : As a result of the harmful environmental practices found within the industrial agricultural system and the various negative accompanied socioeconomic consequences to health, local livelihoods, and resilience of rural communities, there has been an increasing global interest in Alternative Food Networks (AFNs) and alternative farming practices, such as permaculture and regenerative agriculture, that envision a more environment-friendly and equitable food- and agricultural system. At the same time, the potential of Indigenous woldviews and knowledges, such as Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), to introduce more environment-friendly land use practices and to reshape our understanding of nature becomes more publicly, but also scientifically acknowledged in the management of natural resources. READ MORE

5. 24. The Return of Hunger: A Case Study of Boko Haram and Its Impacts on Food Insecurity in North-Eastern Nigeria

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Isabel Gråby; [2021]
   Keywords : food insecurity; Boko Haram; North-Eastern Nigeria; intrastate conflict; agriculture; humanitarian aid; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Food insecurity is increasing globally again after declining for decades, and in Nigeria alone 13 million people are experiencing food insecurity. Particularly in North-East Nigeria food insecurity has reached emergency levels. READ MORE

6. 25. Packaging for Plant-based protein diets - Exploring the requirements from the consumer and industry perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Förpackningslogistik

   Author : Revathi Saravana Kumar; [2021]
   Keywords : Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The sustainable production and consumption of foods is gaining traction and globally, it is believed that there is nutritional transitional taking place from animal-based protein to plant-based protein. Product requirements, supply chain conditions, and consumption patterns for animal-based proteins and plant-based proteins will vary. READ MORE