Essays about: "valuation of nature"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 53 essays containing the words valuation of nature.

  1. 11. INFLUENCE OF INSTITUTIONAL AND NON-INSTITUTIONAL ACTORS ON CRYPTOCURRENCIES

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Antoine Pironom; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies organized by peer-to-peer computer networks and thus not reliant on any central authority. As such, cryptocurrencies are touted as free from the influence of governments and financial institutions. READ MORE

  3. 12. Matlandskap : om kommuners fysiska planering för hållbara livsmedelssystem

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Karolina Wingård; [2021]
    Keywords : livsmedelssystem; jordbruk; matproduktion; foodscape; biologisk mångfald; biotoper; ekosystem; ekosystemtjänster; miljömål; Tanum;

    Abstract : Food production and land use could be blamed for a lot of the global environmental issues present in todays society. With an ever increasing global population and steadily increasing effects of climate change, which threaten our crops, there is likely potential for issues to increase in scope and severity. READ MORE

  4. 13. Functions of Wetlands in Sweden : a literature review

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi

    Author : Gergely Istvan Toth; [2021]
    Keywords : wetland; functions; ecosystem services; review;

    Abstract : The lack of cultural and economic recognition of the significance of wetlands arguably led to theirdevastating and rapid loss compared to other ecosystems. To reverse this trend and establish a reasonablevaluation of wetlands, the foundations of socio-ecological concepts were laid in late 20th century thatsuggested the acknowledgement of the functions, values, and services of ecosystems. READ MORE

  5. 14. 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

  6. 15. Dislike for insects align with human-centered and anti-egalitarian beliefs

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för lärarutbildning

    Author : Nanette Nygårds; [2021]
    Keywords : Animal charisma; social identity; equality; biodiversity; anthropocentrism; ethnocentrism; nature relatedness; interspecies model of prejudice;

    Abstract : An outgroup can be defined as that which is perceived as different or dissimilar from oneself. The Interspecies Model of Prejudice (TIMP) predicts that negativity to human outgroups align with animal negativity. Human-centered and anti-egalitarian beliefs have shown to correlate with outgroup rejection. READ MORE