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  1. 1. Changes in Gishwati-Mukura Forest and effects on biodiversity, floods, and landslides - recommendations for sustainable forest management

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Teknisk vattenresurslära

    Author : Elisabeth Claesson; [2023]
    Keywords : Rwanda; Gishwati-Mukura; Rainforest; Natural forest cover; Deforestation; Biodiversity; Flood; Landslide; Biology and Life Sciences;

    Abstract : Rainforests are of great importance for biodiversity and several ecosystem services. In Rwanda, a considerable decline in rainforest covers have been observed during the last decades. The Gishwati-Mukura Forest is one of the rainforests in Rwanda that has experienced a substantial reduction in forest cover, 99.4 %. READ MORE

  3. 2. Strategic Planning for Climate Adaptation - a case study of Åre municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : Kajsa Kronkvist; [2022]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; municipal planning processes; landslide risk management; mountain tourist destinations; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Åre municipality, a well-known skiing resort in Sweden, has been classified as a primary risk area for landslides, due to a combination of global warming and increased pressure from expansion. The purpose of this study is to explore options to strengthen climate adaptation planning and reduce vulnerability in Åre. READ MORE

  4. 3. En utflykt till Libroängen : ett visionsarbete om Librobäck i Uppsala

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

    Author : Louise Granér; [2011]
    Keywords : Vision; Gestaltning; Grönområde; Upplevelsevärde; Varierad grönska; Librobäck; Stadsdelsomvandling;

    Abstract : I nordvästra Uppsala ligger stadsdelen Librobäck. Stadsdelen håller på att omvandlas från ett industriområde till ett område med mycket bostäder. För att denna stadsdelsomvandling skall lyckas krävs också att områdets grönområden utvecklas. READ MORE