Essays about: "valuation of nature"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 53 essays containing the words valuation of nature.

  1. 16. Public urban green space: Exploring priorities and challenges for managing and valuing green space, using Stockholm as a case study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Rachel Ann Hopkins; [2021]
    Keywords : Urban planning; environmental planning; sustainable development; nature protection; assessment; nature valuation; public space; ecosystem services; Stadsplanering; miljöplanering; hållbar utveckling; naturskydd; utvärdering; naturvärdering; allmän plats; ekosystemtjänster;

    Abstract : Public urban green space has never been more important: Its past contributions and potential to promote future public health, climate mitigation, and biodiversity are invaluable to cities experiencing population growth and urban densification. This research explores complexities of multiple demands on public urban green space in cities, using Stockholm as a case study. READ MORE

  3. 17. A valuation of ecosystem services from blue-green infrastructure for stormwater management

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sofia Anderzon; [2021]
    Keywords : Stormwater; blue-green infrastructure; urban ecosystem services; indicators; semi-quantitative valuation; Dagvatten; dagvattenhantering; blågrön infrastruktur; urbana ekosystemtjänster; indikatorer; semi-kvantitativ värdering;

    Abstract : The ongoing urbanization leads to densification and growth of cities, which replaces natural areas with hard surfaces. Precipitation is then more likely to runoff as stormwater than to be detained locally. Also, precipitation is predicted to be increasing as an effect of climate change. READ MORE

  4. 18. From philosophy to practice: Enhancement of future management practices via the analysis of the concept Natures Contribution to People in the Biosphere Reserve Bačko Podunavlje, Serbia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Olivera Stojilovic; [2021]
    Keywords : sustainability science; protected areas; Serbia; nature management; socio-cultural valuation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Biosphere Reserves have been seen as ways to merge human existence with nature conservation, but they face challenges related to efficient and equitable management. This thesis explores the use of the concept of Nature’s Contribution to People (NCP) for more inclusive communication and idea sharing among stakeholders in the Serbian biosphere reserve Bačko Podunavlje. READ MORE

  5. 19. A legal perspective on biotechnology patents in mergers and acquisitions transactions in the European Union and the United States

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

    Author : Matti Antela; [2020]
    Keywords : Legal perspective; biotechnology; patentability; mergers and acquisitions; regulatory environment.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses different aspects of the legal perspective on the patentability, valuation, and scope of biotech patents in the European Union and the United States when mergers & acquisitions transactions are in question. To facilitate mergers & acquisition of a biotechnology company a specific regulatory environment must be established, particularly what effects the most such transactions when the biotech company is in question. READ MORE

  6. 20. Unraveling diverse values of ecosystem services : A socio-cultural valuation using the Q-methodology in Messenia, Greece

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Sofia Maniatakou; [2019]
    Keywords : socio-cultural valuation; ecosystem services; values; perceptions; Q-methodology; Messenia;

    Abstract : People perceive the importance of ecosystem services in different ways, depending on their values, beliefs and needs. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the multiple ways stakeholder groups perceive the benefits derived from hydrologic services in the surrounding area of the "Gialova" coastal wetland in Messenia, Greece. READ MORE