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  1. 16. Inequitable rent generation for renewable electricity producers in elcertifikatsystemet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Miao Sun; [2015]
    Keywords : elcertifikatsystemet; equity; tradable green certificates;

    Abstract : Energy transition is a task faced by every country in order to combat climate change, therefore, the choice of renewable energy supporting policy is a crucial decision for politicians. In Europe, since Renewable Energy Directive was agreed in 2009, various policy schemes have been adopted in many countries, and Swedish Electricity Certificate System is one of them. READ MORE

  3. 17. Farming for Carbon Credits : The economic integration of greenhouse gases through smallholder agriculture in the Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Joel Nord; [2014]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Nord, Joel (2014). Farming for Carbon Credits: The economic integration of greenhouse gases through smallholder agriculture in the Kenya Agricultural Carbon Project. Geography, advanced level, master thesis for master exam in Globalization, environment and social change, 30 ECTS. READ MORE

  4. 18. Efficiency of bolsa floresta program in the Brazilian amazon

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Nathalia Lucas; [2013]
    Keywords : Amazon; biodiversity; environmental services; environmental policy; forest; payment for environmental services;

    Abstract : All over the world the increasing disappearance of natural habitats and ecosystems is concerning policy makers, populations and nongovernmental organizations. Many ecosystems such as forests are multifunctional landscapes and they provide a range of environmental services (benefits that people obtain from the ecosystem) that are vital for humankind and therefore worth preserving. READ MORE

  5. 19. Social Safeguards for REDD+ in Mexico’s Watershed Management Program

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper; Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Philippe Youssef Garduño Diaz; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; environmental governance; REDD ; watershed management; Chiapas;

    Abstract : Case studies on environmental governance are essential to improve comprehension on howto implement international agreements. This study focuses on seven social safeguards relevant toREDD+. The existence of these social safeguards is examined in Mexico’s watershed managementprogram in La Sierra Madre and La Costa of Chiapas. READ MORE

  6. 20. The effect of buffer strip width on cost efficiency : a Swedish case study

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Soil and Environment

    Author : Antonio Tredanari; [2011]
    Keywords : buffer zones; width; cost-efficiency; Sweden;

    Abstract : The objective of this study is to analyze the cost-efficiency of buffer zone schemes in Sweden in the context of European Directives, national agri-environmental support programmes and environmental targets to be achieved. The study includes a comprehensive overview of the scientific literature on the effectiveness of buffer zones in retaining pollutants and a modelling exercise. READ MORE