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  1. 1. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Emma Dalros Sköld; [2023-08-03]
    Keywords : perceptions; tree preferences; urban trees; ecosystem services;

    Abstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE

  3. 2. Assessing Textile Raw Materials and Exploring Sustainable Sources for Future Renewable Textile Materials for IKEA of Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Susan Lan; [2023]
    Keywords : drought; water scarcity; land degradation; cotton Gossypium sp. ; synthetic textiles; viscose; lyocell; IKEA; agro-waste; poplar Populus sp. ; bamboo Bambusoideae ; sustainability;

    Abstract : This degree project at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has been conducted in collaboration with IKEA of Sweden. The textile industry contributes to significant environmental challenges, including pollution and global water scarcity. READ MORE

  4. 3. 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

  5. 4. Integration of Photovoltaic Thermal Technology in the Greenhouses (A case study of Greece and Portugal)

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för elektroteknik

    Author : Syed Aman Shah; [2022]
    Keywords : Renewable energy; photovoltaic; photovoltaic thermal; solar thermal; PV; PVT; crops plantation under greenhouses; greenhouses; climate change; and arable lands.;

    Abstract : The thesis work was done as a part of the company's proposal writing work for the Horizon Europe projects, which is the European Union's key funding program for research and innovation with a budget of €95.5 billion. READ MORE

  6. 5. 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.; mangroveskogar; mangroverestaurering; Bangladesh; klimatförändringar; klimatanpassning; naturbaserade lösningar.;

    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