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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. 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]
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    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

  4. 3. BSF-colony management efficiency at a large scale fly larvae composting company in Kenya – A field study

    Uppsats för yrkesexamina på avancerad nivå, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Författare :Hilda Anderberg; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Black soldier fly composting; BSF-colony; industrial scale; parasitic wasps; Amerikansk vapenfluga; fluglarvskompostering; storskaligt; parasitsteklar;

    Sammanfattning : The majority of organic waste globally is either dumped or placed on landfills, which can result in spreading of disease and pests, methane gas emissions, the deterioration of landscapes and odour pollution. One of the solutions to poor organic waste management is to create value from waste. LÄS MER

  5. 4. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

    Master-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Författare :Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

    Sammanfattning : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. LÄS MER

  7. 5. Assessing the Impacts of Climate Change and Water Scarcity on Agricultural Practices in Kenya -Implications for Adaptation Strategies

    Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Författare :Sanjina Rahi Oishee; [2023]
    Nyckelord :Climate Change; Agriculture; Temperature; Precipitation; Water Scarcity; Agro-Climatic Zone; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Sammanfattning : Like other African countries, Kenya’ economy and food security is heavily dependent on agriculture. Climate change has led to variability in temperature and precipitation, and extreme weather events such as droughts and floods, all of which can significantly impact crop productivity and food security in the long-term. LÄS MER