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  1. 1. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Linus Linse; [2023]
    Keywords : nature restoration; power relations; carbon forestry;

    Abstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE

  3. 2. Wild bee species and farming practices in horticultural farms in Madrid : finding paths towards agroecological transitions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Inés Gutiérrez Briceño; [2022]
    Keywords : wild bee; pollination; biodiversity; ecosystem services; landscape; mapping; semi-structured interview; agroecology;

    Abstract : Farms and its different management practices have substantial effects on biodiversity, with the consequent impact on the supply of certain ecosystem services such us pollination. Wild bees provide pollination services in small scale horticultural farming, which is key element to determine and improve farm production but also to the maintenance of ecosystem´s diversity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Investigating Uppsala Regional Alternative Food Networks - an explorative case study on Farmer-to-Wholesale Food Hubs

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Veronica Chifamba; Daniel Petri Cortés; [2022]
    Keywords : Alternative Food Networks; ; Local Food Systems; Regional Food Hub; Swedish Food Strategy; Ät UPPsala Län; Small-scale Farmers; Microenterprises; Wholesale; Food Service; Retail;

    Abstract : The sustainability crisis that conventional food systems are suffering worldwide has recently led Sweden and Uppsala County to publish reports on new food strategies. Solutions for the problems need collaborative efforts from a multiplicity of actors. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Effekter av ätbara perenner som inslag i den småskaliga grönsaksproduktionen : en intervjustudie i social, ekonomisk och ekologisk hållbarhet

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

    Author : Hanna Jalilvand Forslund; Vera Celia Öster; [2021]
    Keywords : småskalig odling; ätbara perenner; social hållbarhet; ekonomisk hållbarhet; ekologisk hållbarhet;

    Abstract : I det här arbetet undersöks hur en introduktion av perenna grödor kan påverka den småskaliga grönsaksproduktionens sociala, ekonomiska och ekologiska hållbarhet, med avstamp i att många småskaliga odlare har svårt att få företaget att gå runt. I denna studie har kvalitativ information samlats in genom fem intervjuer med småskaliga odlare som integrerat ätbara perenner i form av bär, frukt, grönsaker och nötter i sina odlingar, detta för att få en bild av hur det ser ut inifrån företagen. READ MORE