Essays about: "valuation of nature"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 53 essays containing the words valuation of nature.
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1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE
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2. Problematiken med att prissätta skyddsvärda träd : en kritisk granskning av två monetära värderingsverktyg för träd
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : I takt med att skyddsvärda träd i städer minskar har flera värderingsverktyg skapats för att skydda dessa genom att ge träd ett ekonomiskt värde. Många av dessa har fått kritik för att inte spegla trädens fulla värde. READ MORE
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3. Coral Reef Restoration Enterprises
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Coral reefs are essential for providing ecosystem services to humans, including coastal protection, nutrition, and income opportunities for coastal communities. However, coral reefs worldwide have suffered severe damage due to anthropogenic factors, leading to their rapid degradation. READ MORE
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4. Valuing Nature : A History of the Ecosystem Services Concept and Its Application in the Scandinavian Countries
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historiaAbstract : Since the early 2000s, the ecosystem services concept has become increasingly popular internationally. It has also been central in Scandinavian environmental policies and projects. This thesis reviews the history of and the philosophical problems associated with the ecosystem services concept. READ MORE
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5. Natural healing? A study about the health benefits from natural environments in hospital outdoor areas
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : A growing field of research links natural environments to increased human well-being. These benefits are especially valuable for people in the process of regaining health, for instance those who are in hospitals. READ MORE