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1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation
Master-uppsats, KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikSammanfattning : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. LÄS MER
2. Hydraulic Modelling of Eurasian Beaver Structural Modifications: Implications for Evaluating their Contributions to Natural Flood Management in Scotland
Master-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetSammanfattning : The concurrent climate and biodiversity crises in Scotland necessitate the exploration of ecosystem-based adaptation to simultaneously address increased flood risk and the loss of native species. This research investigated the contributions of Eurasian beaver reintroductions to natural flood management in Scotland. LÄS MER
3. Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Venice, Italy : A case of citizen non-participation
Master-uppsats, KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikSammanfattning : Due to global warming, sea levels will irreversibly continue to rise around the world throughout this century. Therefore, coastal urban communities will need to adapt to new environmental challenges, such as more frequent and intense flood events. LÄS MER
4. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia
Master-uppsats, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringSammanfattning : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. LÄS MER
5. Collaborative municipal governance and planning : A study about flood risk management in the Gothenburg region
Master-uppsats, Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändringSammanfattning : Due to climate change many regions across the world now have to work with flood risk. The purpose of this master thesis is to understand, from a collaborative governance perspective, how the municipalities City of Gothenburg, City of Mölndal, Kungsbacka municipality, Kungälv municipality and Lerum municipality are working with flood risk management and municipal collaborative planning. LÄS MER