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  1. 1. Wells of Conflict : A Qualitative Study on How Groundwater Scarcity Affects Communal Conflict

    Kandidat-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Författare :Rebecca Ander; [2024]
    Nyckelord :Groundwater; Water Scarcity; Communal Conflict; Ethnic Conflict; Kenya;

    Sammanfattning : The topic of whether resource scarcity affects conflict has for long been debated in the field  of peace and conflict studies. This study aimed to understand if there is a correlation between groundwater scarcity and communal conflict by answering the research question ‘How does groundwater scarcity affect communal violence in the Arid and Semi-Arid Land of Kenya’. LÄS MER

  3. 2. The Impact of Global Warming on Wind Power Potential in the Greater Horn of Africa

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Författare :Bromwel Apondi; [2023-08-17]
    Nyckelord :Near-surface wind speed; the Greater Horn of Africa; ERA5; Wind power density; CORDEX-Africa;

    Sammanfattning : The wind speed variability and wind power potential in the Greater Horn of Africa is analyzed in this study to fill a knowledge gap regarding if wind power can be used more as a source of energy for the region. This is investigated based on reanalysis data from ERA5, observed wind speeds, CORDEX-Africa regional climate models (RCMs) for future projections and a literature review. LÄS MER

  4. 3. ASSESSING MICROBIAL COMMUNITY RESPONSES IN A CHEMICALLY STRESSED FRESHWATER ECOSYSTEM USING ENVIRONMENTAL DNA

    Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Författare :Nicolai Laufer; [2023-06-21]
    Nyckelord :;

    Sammanfattning : Microbial communities represent the fundamental cornerstones of riverine ecosystems because they are involved in numerous processes which mediate ecosystem services. However, riverine ecosystems are currently massively altered by a variety of anthropogenic activities which includes changes in landuse and chemical pollution. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Quality improvements contributing to effective midwife-led care : a Minor Field Study in Nairobi, Kenya

    Magister-uppsats, Sophiahemmet Högskola

    Författare :Sarah Johansson; Viola Nyroos; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Experiences; Kenya; Maternity nurses; Midwives; Quality Improvement; Barnmorskor; Kenya; Kvalitetsförbättring; Sjuksköterskor; Upplevelser;

    Sammanfattning : This study was a sub-study based on the MIDWIZE capacity building program for public health officials in maternal and child health. This is a leadership program where participants conduct a quality improvement project at a selected health facility in their respective country. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Ecosystem services from woody vegetation in East African rangelands

    Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Författare :Anna Linnéa Elisabeth Swärd; [2023]
    Nyckelord :dryland ecosystems; rangelands; rangelands; woody vegetation; restoration; Karamoja; West Pokot; pastoralists; agro-pastoralists; East Africa;

    Sammanfattning : Drylands cover nearly half of the Earth's land surface and are dominated by croplands and rangelands. Dryland ecosystems worldwide are affected by land degradation. Increased population pressure, climate change and unsustainable land use threaten essential ecosystem services and adversely impact people’s livelihoods and well-being. LÄS MER