Essays about: "social-ecological systems SES"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 14 essays containing the words social-ecological systems SES.
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6. After the blue rush : assessment of the sustainability of recreational fisheries in Peenemünde, Germany as part of a social-ecological system
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : In the shadow of commercial fishing fleets, recreational fishers are a lesser known but still substantial group exerting pressure on the world’s aquatic ecosystems and its fish stocks. Enthusiastic angler participation, high catch rates, catch selectivity and harmful fishing techniques characteristic of recreational fishers can have detrimental impacts on the aquatic environment. READ MORE
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7. How traders and their institutional arrangements influence the social- ecological sustainability of small-scale fisheries : The case of a seafood supply chain in Baja California Sur, Mexico
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : The production of Small-Scale Fisheries (SSFs) satisfies seafood demand and is an important contributor to people’s livelihoods around the world. The disconnection between supply and demand can influence sustainability of SSFs by decreasing actors’ ability to respond to environmental and market changes. READ MORE
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8. Trying to “fit” in: Consequences of uniform development goals for diverse social-ecological systems
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Local social-ecological systems (SES) have diverse needs owing to their heterogeneous properties such as distinctive histories, cultures and environments. Previous studies have illustrated that a failure to recognize spatial and temporal dynamics, especially in the context of the Anthropocene, where ‘time and space are compressed’ due to globalization, gives rise to the problem of ‘fit’. READ MORE
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9. Aquatic food production and resource management : Freshwater use in Chinese aquaculture
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience CentreAbstract : Aquaculture will play an important role for future seafood supply, but its increasing dependency on freshwater resources may pose a challenge for its growth. This thesis explores the freshwater footprint of cultured aquatic animals, using the global aquaculture giant, China, as a case study. READ MORE
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10. Who gives a ‘dam’ about the Omo River in Ethiopia? : Water security and sustainability of the Gibe III dam through a social-ecological analysis
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Large dams represent complex social-ecological systems, perhaps the most complicated projects among large infrastructures. Nowadays, developing and developed countries consider large dams as a viable solution to provide low-cost energy production and flood control for agriculture production. READ MORE
