Essays about: "negative impacts of economic development"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 92 essays containing the words negative impacts of economic development.

  1. 21. Assessment of the Agroecological Potential of Biostimulatory Effects : originating from Effective Microorganisms (EM) in terms of Environmental and Socioeconomic Aspects

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

    Author : Tania Schwarzer; [2022]
    Keywords : effective microorganisms; agroecology; biostimulants; beneficial microorganisms; lactic acid bacteria; bokashi; semi-structured interviews; interpretative phenomenological approach;

    Abstract : Environmental pollution, resource depletion and climate change are related to imbalances in the farming system. Effective microorganisms are seen as a possible solution to these problems. READ MORE

  3. 22. Functions of Wetlands in Sweden : a literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Gergely Istvan Toth; [2021]
    Keywords : wetland; functions; ecosystem services; review;

    Abstract : The lack of cultural and economic recognition of the significance of wetlands arguably led to theirdevastating and rapid loss compared to other ecosystems. To reverse this trend and establish a reasonablevaluation of wetlands, the foundations of socio-ecological concepts were laid in late 20th century thatsuggested the acknowledgement of the functions, values, and services of ecosystems. READ MORE

  4. 23. Connecting to nature in pre-school : a study of place experiences in a low-social economic area related to children´s development

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Amanda Guimarães Gabriel; [2021]
    Keywords : childhood place relations; sense of place in childhood; sense of place in childhood; children s development; outdoor place relations; nature and children s development; learning; low-social economic environments; vulnerable environments; narrative map;

    Abstract : Outdoor environments and nature could positively support pre-school children living in lowsocial economic urban environments. By valuing the role of lived experiences, this research explores how outdoor places and nature could support and counteract the widespread inequities that affect these children. READ MORE

  5. 24. Inequality, Poverty, and Economic Shrinking: A Study of Developing Countries, 1974-2006

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Anthony Smythe; [2021]
    Keywords : Economic Development; Income Inequality; Poverty; Shrinking; Volatility; Social Capabilities; Resilience; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Recent research suggests that it is the decline in the frequency of ‘shrinking’ episodes, and not higher growth rates, that are more important for long-term development. A growing body of literature also focuses on how income inequality and poverty affect economic growth rates, with a consensus emerging about their negative impacts. READ MORE

  6. 25. QUICK ECONOMIC GAINS OR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY? NEGATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH EFFECTS OF METAL MINING IN ARMENIA, CASE STUDY OF THE LORI REGION

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Anush Poghosyan; [2021]
    Keywords : mining and processing activities; environment; health; regulatory framework; DPSIR; EPH; Armenia; Lori; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Objectives. Armenia demonstrates disastrous environmental and human health outcomes in mining-reliant regions with high indicators of environmental pollution, loss if biodiversity, and degraded human health caused by mining and processing activities. READ MORE