Essays about: "sustainable intensification"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 36 essays containing the words sustainable intensification.

1. 6. Between theory and practice: Multifunctionality as a key concept for sustainable forest management? A systematic literature review of multifunctional forest management in Germany, Sweden, and Finland.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Niklas Bruns; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability science; forest ecosystems; ecosystem services; multifunctional forest management; climate change adaptation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The intensification of forest management over the recent decades, in combination with the effects of a warming climate, leaves forestry and forest management with the challenging task of maintaining forest ecosystems’ further abilities to provide ecosystem services. By systematically reviewing peer- reviewed academic literature this study analyzes the concept of multifunctionality and its application in current forest management in Germany, Sweden, and Finland, its role in climate adaptation strategies and its usage in policy documents. READ MORE

3. 7. Sustainable intensification and agroecology : transitioning towards sustainable agriculture

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

   Author : Lukas Wohnhas; [2022]
   Keywords : 10 elements of agroecology; 13 agroecological principles; agriculture; agroecology; sustainable intensification; transition;

   Abstract : Agroecology and sustainable intensification are presented by their respective proponents as solutions to improve the sustainability of agricultural production. The present research investigates the similarities and differences of the two approaches and their potential to contribute to sustainable development in praxis. READ MORE

4. 8. Perspectives on sustainable forest management by stakeholders in Östergötland

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Katharina Charlotte Heimes; [2021]
   Keywords : Ecosystem services; sustainable forest management; bioeconomy; biodiversity conservation;

   Abstract : The emerging bioeconomy in Europe requires the intensification of forestry to meet the market demand for biomass. The policy conflict between increasing production and halting biodiversity loss has fueled debates in Sweden on sustainable forest use and management in recent years. READ MORE

5. 9. Urban foodprint - Exploring a design that merges urban landscape and local food production

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : David Einarsson; [2021]
   Keywords : urban design; urban farming; urban agriculture; self-sufficiency; local food production; sustainable development; urbanisation; soil quality; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Globally, there is an intensification of agriculture that puts high pressure on local eco-systems. Soil degradation and deforestation are some effects that in the long-term perspectives cause agricultural degradation. Still, UN projects that we would need to increase our food production by 70 per cent to supply our growing population with food. READ MORE

6. 10. Swedish FES-related policy : integration of national objectives and factors affecting local actors’ policy respons

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

   Author : Anna Gebre-Medhin; [2020]
   Keywords : conflict-management; decision-making support; forest ecosystem services; forest policy; policy implementation; policy integration; Sweden; beslutsfattande; konflikthantering; policyimplementering; skogliga ekosystemtjänster; skogspolitik; Sverige;

   Abstract : Paper 1 There is a trend towards intensification of forest use in many European countries, fuelled by an increased demand for forest products and services, driven by the global population, income growth and an increasing per capita consumption of forest products and forest ecosystem services, and politically promoted by a shift towards a bio-based economy. Based on the assumption that decisions on forest management relate to synergies—e. READ MORE