Essays about: "the problems of deforestation"

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  1. 11. LARGE-SCALE COLLECTIVE ACTION OVER WILDLIFE AND NATURAL RESOURCES. Prospects in reaching compliance with conservation rules by resource users: The Case of Kavango Zambezi Conservation Area

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Amanda Linell; [2017-11-30]
    Keywords : large-scale collective action; compliance with conservation rules; natural resource management; poaching; transboundary; conservation; Southern Africa;

    Abstract : Many of today’s global environmental problems could be mitigated through large-scale collective action between different actors. Still, most theoretical assumptions on how collective action can be reached over natural resources is based on empirical work within small- to medium scale common-pool-resources. READ MORE

  3. 12. Building a Small Scale Anaerobic Digester in Quelimane

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Silja Lehtinen; [2017]
    Keywords : Anaerobic digestion; small-scale; fixed-dome digester; continuously-fed; developing countries;

    Abstract : Anaerobic digestion is a process where biogas is generated from organic substance in the absence of oxygen. The most common application of the anaerobic digestion technology in developing countries is small-scale household digesters producing biogas for cooking purposes. These systems are usually fed with cattle dung or organic household waste. READ MORE

  4. 13. Individuals or associations? : a systemic inquiry of farmers’ collaboration and institutions involvement in charcoal production in Santa Catarina, Brazil

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

    Author : Ana Beatriz Chiste Brandão; [2017]
    Keywords : Biguaçu; slash and burn; SSM; institution;

    Abstract : Shifting cultivation is a polemic topic as it involves environmental and social aspects which affects the life of many small farmers around the world. There are concerns about deforestation and biodiversity, as well as food provision, and the production of charcoal by farmers to provide for their families. READ MORE

  5. 14. Controversial Materials : Ethical issues in the production of mineral based raw materials

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för teknikvetenskaper

    Author : Emma Buratovic; Dervis Cocalic; Kasper Eliasson; Matilda Danestig; Linus Everlid; [2017]
    Keywords : controversial materials; environmental impact; social impact; minerals forecast; mining; critical materials; non-critical materials; aluminium; cobalt; copper; graphite; chrome; lithium; manganese; nickel; REEs; rare earth elements; scandium; silver; zinc; lead; PGM; NGO; non-government organisation;

    Abstract : This report has investigated the ethical issues associated with mining or processing of materials that make them considered as controversial. For each material, the main areas of use and the top producing countries are analysed, followed by social and/or environmental issues as well as potential problems in the future. READ MORE

  6. 15. Gepardens (Acinonyx jubatus) svårighet att reproducera i fångenskap

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Lovisa Velander; [2017]
    Keywords : gepard; reproduktion; fortplantning; fångenskap; miljö; stress; ungar; dräktighet;

    Abstract : Den globala populationen geparder är sårbar och i många länder minskar antalet individer årligen. I det fria lever geparden på stora ytor. Honorna lever vanligen solitärt medan hanarna även kan leva i mindre grupper. Geparden kan få upp till 6 ungar per kull men det är bara ett fåtal som överlever till vuxen ålder. READ MORE