Essays about: "preservation of water"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 53 essays containing the words preservation of water.

  1. 16. Sustainable water use in Cyprus

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekoteknik- och hållbart byggande

    Author : Elena Paschali; [2020]
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    Abstract : Water scarcity exerts an impact on the socio-economic life and environment of Cyprus. Forinstance, agriculture productivity has decreased. Groundwater health has declined due to itsprimary use for decades. New ways of supplying water were now preferred. READ MORE

  3. 17. Two sides of a coin: Analyzing benefits and limitations of payment for water ecosystem services in Lima´s water fund

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Maria Cespedes Davalos; [2019]
    Keywords : ecosystem services; PWS; sustainability science; human welfare; assessment; Lima; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Payment for water ecosystem services has been gaining attention in Latin America because of the direct response for environmental conservation through economic mechanisms. By connecting nature services with people who benefit from them, it creates a sustainable intervention for the ecosystem’s management while enhancing human well-being according to policy implementers. READ MORE

  4. 18. Sustainability in hospitality : A case study of hotel Galomar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Lovisa Paula Clevehorn; [2019]
    Keywords : Key words: environment; hospitality; life cycle assessment; sustainability; tourism.; Nyckelord: besöksnäringen; hållbarhet; livscykelanalys; miljö; turism.;

    Abstract : Newly refurbished Galomar opened in the summer of 2018 and is awarded the first self-sufficient hotel in Madeira Island out of renewable energy sources. The hotel management is highly engaged in sustainability and therefore wants to ensure that they are doing everything achievable to be as sustainable as possible. READ MORE

  5. 19. The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve: Management challenges and priorities deriving from anthropogenic pressure and sea level rise

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Damiano Vesentini; [2019]
    Keywords : geography; GIS; environmental pressure; water quality; nutrient accumulation; rising sea level; climate change; value for conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Po Delta Biosphere Reserve is located in Northern Italy and has attained recognition by UNESCO in 2015 due to its unique natural and cultural value. The reserve covers an area of approximately 140 000 hectares, supporting a human population of 118 000, as well as a complex mosaic of ecosystems, which are found in this transitional waters landscape. READ MORE

  6. 20. Through The Archipelago

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Michal Kotvan; [2018]
    Keywords : naturum; archipelago; water; kayaking; Stockholm; Fejan; island; timber; nature; journey;

    Abstract : Stockholm archipelago has over the centuries been fairly unknown and anonymous place for many. Unless you were involved in fishing or trade you did not know much about this sea landscape. Besides its commercial value it had also a military significance for a long period. READ MORE