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  1. 1. INVESTIGATING THE COVARIANCE BETWEEN RAINFALL AND MALE ELEPHANT MOVEMENT - To Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap; Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Sara Ros; [2023-06-22]
    Keywords : Loxodonta africana; Elephants; Botswana; Human-Elephant Conflict; HEC; HumanWildlife Conflict; HWC; Conservation; Musth; Bulls; Rainfall;

    Abstract : Human-wildlife conflict threatens the survival of a range of species, including the savannah elephant (Loxodonta africana). Villages bordering the Makgadikgadi Pans National Park in Botswana are among the most affected by human-elephant conflict, and it is crucial to identify contributing factors to develop mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  3. 2. Governance and decision-making : Lessons from three French eco-villages

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Gwenaël Bertrand; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In a context of rising environmental pressure and slow societal changes in response, the emergence of ecovillages comes as a small-scale solution to actively propose sustainable alternatives to the modern consumerist society. The human factor plays a key role in enabling such ecovillages to last. READ MORE

  4. 3. Detection and Tracking of Elephants using Seismic Direction of Arrival Estimates

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Reglerteknik

    Author : Albin Westlund; Daniel Goderik; [2023]
    Keywords : Wildlife Conservation; DOA Estimation; Geophone Array; Target Tracking; Elephant Detection;

    Abstract : As human settlement expands into the natural habitats of wild animals, the conflict between humans and wildlife increases. The human-elephant conflict is one that causes a tremendous amount of damage, often to poor villages close to the savannah. READ MORE

  5. 4. Parasitära anmärkningar vid renslakt 2013–2022

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

    Author : Serina Fjällberg; [2023]
    Keywords : ren; slakt; besiktning; Rangifer tarandus; parasiter; H. tarandi; D. eckerti; E. rangifer; S. tundrae; O. tarsicola;

    Abstract : Det finns idag 240 000 renar i vinterhjorden i Sverige, och renskötsel bedrivs på 55 % av landets yta av urfolket samerna. Renskötsel är en unik djurhållning, där de semi-domesticerade renarna lever fritt i skog och fjäll. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of Microgrid Electrification on Phaluai Island : A Minor Field Study in Thailand

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

    Author : Leontina Walldén; Caroline Wahlberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Microgrid; Rural electrification; Rural islands; Thailand; Renewable energy; Microgrid; Elektrifiering av landsbygd; Isolerade öar; Thailand; Förnybar energi;

    Abstract : Similar to numerous other nations, Thailand aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing reliance on fossil fuels and increasing the amount of renewable energy sources in electricity generation. The objective of the Thai Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) is to ensure electricity access for all Thai households and villages. READ MORE