Essays about: "nature valuation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words nature valuation.

  1. 1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

    Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

  3. 2. Problematiken med att prissätta skyddsvärda träd : en kritisk granskning av två monetära värderingsverktyg för träd

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

    Author : Olivia Bjurström; Emil Seipel; [2023]
    Keywords : urbana träd; biologisk mångfald; särskilt skyddsvärda träd; naturskyddsvärden; monetär värdering; monetärt värde; instrumentellt värde; strukturellt värde; kvantifieringskritik;

    Abstract : I takt med att skyddsvärda träd i städer minskar har flera värderingsverktyg skapats för att skydda dessa genom att ge träd ett ekonomiskt värde. Många av dessa har fått kritik för att inte spegla trädens fulla värde. READ MORE

  4. 3. Coral Reef Restoration Enterprises

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ileana Graf; [2023]
    Keywords : Coral reef restoration enterprise CRRE ; Nature-based enterprise NBE ; Coral business; Profitable coral reef restoration; Sustainable business model; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Coral reefs are essential for providing ecosystem services to humans, including coastal protection, nutrition, and income opportunities for coastal communities. However, coral reefs worldwide have suffered severe damage due to anthropogenic factors, leading to their rapid degradation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Valuing Nature : A History of the Ecosystem Services Concept and Its Application in the Scandinavian Countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Dorrit Rahbek; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Services; Historical Ecology; Natural Capital; Commodification; Valuation; Environmental Policies; Sweden; Norway; Denmark;

    Abstract : Since the early 2000s, the ecosystem services concept has become increasingly popular internationally. It has also been central in Scandinavian environmental policies and projects. This thesis reviews the history of and the philosophical problems associated with the ecosystem services concept. READ MORE

  6. 5. Natural healing? A study about the health benefits from natural environments in hospital outdoor areas

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lydia von Gertten; [2023]
    Keywords : natural environments; hospitals; health; valuation of nature; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : A growing field of research links natural environments to increased human well-being. These benefits are especially valuable for people in the process of regaining health, for instance those who are in hospitals. READ MORE