Essays about: "water provisioning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words water provisioning.

  1. 1. Stadsträd – i nöd och lust : skillnader i reglerande och stödjande ekosystemtjänster mellan löv- och barrträd i stadsmiljö

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

    Author : Jennifer Engelbrekt Tchang; Sara Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ekosystemtjänst; lövträd; barrträd; stadsträd; luftrening; dagvattenhantering; vindskydd; temperaturreglering; kolupptagning; kolinlagring; biologisk mångfald;

    Abstract : Träd har en viktig roll i att klimatanpassa städer genom att leverera ekosystemtjänster. I nordiska städer planteras mest lövträd eftersom det historiskt funnits ett kulturellt motstånd mot barrträd. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

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

    Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
    Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

    Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

  4. 3. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

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

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  5. 4. Water sources' key role in the Vomb basin biosphere reserve. An analysis of ecosystem services.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Ousayma Bakir; [2022]
    Keywords : Ecosystem services analysis; biosphere reserve; water sources; classification; Vomb; Skåne; south of Sweden.; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : This study was done to gain an understanding of the importance of 12 water sources that are in the Vomb biosphere reserve. To do so, an ecosystem services analysis that included the four following types of ecosystem services: provisioning, supporting, regulating, and cultural services, was conducted. READ MORE

  6. 5. Underground Thermal Energy Storage for District Heating : A Feasibility Study

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Emma Arnfelt; [2022]
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    Abstract : Global warming is one of the largest challenges and most important issues within the energy sector. As the society’s demand for energy increases, the environmental impact must continue to decrease to reach global targets. READ MORE