Essays about: "land degradation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 152 essays containing the words land degradation.

  1. 16. Sustainable Business Model Innovation in Vertical Farming Startups : Case Studies of Southeast Asian Vertical Farming Startups

    University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)

    Author : Fajar-Sidik-Abdullah Kelana; [2022]
    Keywords : vertical farming; sustainable food production; startup; Southeast Asia; challenges and opportunities; business model; sustainability practices; sustainable business model innovation; vertikalt jordbruk; hållbar livsmedelsproduktion; startup; Sydostasien; utmaningar och möjligheter; affärsmodell; hållbarhetsmetoder; hållbar affärsmodellsinnovation;

    Abstract : Rapid growing population, urbanization, climate change, decreasing agricultural production, and soil degradation causes massive challenges for food production and supply chain in Southeast Asia, especially in urban areas. A sustainable food production and supply chain system is needed to produce and supply food for Southeast Asia urban areas. READ MORE

  3. 17. Examining the protective services of mangroves at a regional scale in Indonesia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Mikaela Gomez; [2022]
    Keywords : Mangroves; Nature-Based Solutions; Disaster Risk Reduction; Exposure; GIS; Remote Sensing; Science General;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine how the exposure of the coastal population of Kalimantan, Indonesia changed as a result of coastal mangrove loss and population growth. The change of exposure has therefore been calculated through the loss of mangrove biomass, through deforestation and degradation, over time, as well the increase in population living within 10km2 of disturbed mangroves. READ MORE

  4. 18. Pathways for the Cuban energy transition and its CLEWs interactions

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Malin Pehrs; Sascha Partanen; [2022]
    Keywords : Cuba; energy transition; renewable power production; CLEWs; OSeMOSYS; bagasse; Kuba; energiomställning; förnybar kraftproduktion; CLEWs; OSeMOSYS; bagass;

    Abstract : Transitioning from an energy system based on fossil fuels to an energy system based on renewables is necessary to limit global warming and comes with both opportunities and challenges. National policies in Cuba look toward the domestic sugar industry for synergies in this transition, and bagasse is projected to play a key role in the future electricity system. READ MORE

  5. 19. Investigating the dynamics controlling dissolved organic matter bioreactivity in agricultural stream water and its link to carbon evasion : A statistical analysis

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Sara Schützer; [2022]
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    Abstract : While streams and rivers emit large quantities of CO2 to the atmosphere, both the mechanisms controlling CO2 evasion as well as the sources of CO2 are still uncertain. One potential source of stream CO2 is in-stream degradation of dissolved organic matter (DOM). READ MORE

  6. 20. Adaptation or Maladaptation? : A holistic approach to mangrove forestry to protect against climate change in Char Kukri Mukri, Bangladesh.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Tilde Krusberg; Aisha Rahman; [2022]
    Keywords : mangrove forests; enrichment plantation; Bangladesh; climate change; climate adaptation; Nature-based Solutions.;

    Abstract : Bangladesh is one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, with coastal areas being especially vulnerable. Along the Bangladeshi coast lies mangrove forests that protect against storm surges, tropical cyclones, SLR, coastal erosion, and salt-water intrusion. READ MORE