Essays about: "socio-economic and environmental degradation"

Showing result 16 - 18 of 18 essays containing the words socio-economic and environmental degradation.

  1. 16. Wetland Conversion to large-scale agricultural production; implications on the livelihoods of rural communities, Yala Swamp, Lake Victoria basin, Kenya.

    University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

    Author : Zachary Kinaro; [2008]
    Keywords : Wetlands; large-scale agriculture; livelihoods; stakeholder analysis; Dominion Farms K Ltd; Yala Swamp; Kenya;

    Abstract : Wetlands in most parts of the world are under threat of over-exploitation, loss and/or degradation partly due to agriculture and urban land uses. Yala swamp, the largest fresh water wetland in Kenya measuring about 17,500 ha supports a large biodiversity and is source of livelihoods to communities around it. READ MORE

  3. 17. Pesticide use in rice cultivation in Tarapoto, Peru : usage patterns and pesticide residues in water sources

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Environmental Assessment

    Author : Britta Palm; [2007]
    Keywords : pesticide residues; water sources; rice; Tarapoto; Peru; SPE; GC-ECD; PRA RRA; usage patterns; Tamaron; Thiodan; methamidophos; carbofuran; carbosulfan; endosulfan; alpha-cypermethrin; DDT; butachlor; parathion-ethyl; Residuos de plaguicidas; fuentes de agua; arroz; Tarapoto; Perú; EFS; GC-ECD; DRP VRR; manejo de plaguicidas; Tamaron; Thiodan; metamidofos; carbofuran; carbosulfan; endosulfan; alfa-cipermetrina; DDT; butacloro; parathion-ethyl;

    Abstract : A study concerning the use of pesticides in rice cultivation was performed in the Tarapoto-region, department of San Martín, Peru. The department is the second most important rice production in Peru with a large in-put of pesticides and water consumption. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Effects of Palm Oil Biodiesel in Producer Developing Countries: A Case Analysis of Malaysia Linking National Perspectives with Ground Realities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tahia Devisscher; [2007]
    Keywords : modern biofuels; palm oil; alternative energy source; stakeholder analysis; rural development; sustainability of local livelihoods; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The growing economic risk of relying primarily on fossil fuels with unstable prices and which availability highly depends on limited reserves and poor global distribution has increased the international interest on modern biofuels as an alternative energy source. Moreover, the growing awareness of energy-related pollution and of climate change consequences, and the international and national strategies to comply with Kyoto Protocol, has put biofuels on the global agenda. READ MORE