Search for dissertations about: "Sårbarhet"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 59 swedish dissertations containing the word Sårbarhet.

  2. 11. Reconstructing Noah’s ark : Integration of climate change adaptation into Swedish public policy

    Author : Erik Glaas; Anna Jonsson; Carina Keskitalo; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : Adaptation; climate change; policy integration; Sweden; vulnerability; Anpassning; klimatförändringar; policyintegrering; Sverige; sårbarhet;

    Abstract : Due to expected impacts such as flooding, landslides, and biodiversity loss, climate change adaptation has become recognized as an inevitable part of climate change policy and practice. However, our understanding of how to organize the management of adaptation is lacking, and few concrete measures have yet been implemented. READ MORE

  4. 12. The threat from non indigenous species - ecosystem vulnerability, global distribution and co-occurrence with other major threats

    Author : Helena Berglund; Biodiversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; threats; distribution range; isolation; endemism; invasions; invaders; vulnerability; non indigenous species; rarity; threatened species;

    Abstract : We live in a globalised world where people and goods travel large distances. Various species are brought along on these journeys, intentionally or as hitchhikers. Some of these species establish populations in regions to which they could not have spread without human assistance, and where they are considered to be non indigenous species (NIS). READ MORE

  5. 13. Risk Analysis of Intentional Electromagnetic Interference on Critical Infrastructures

    Author : Benjamin Donald Oakes; Sven Ove Hansson; Per Näsman; Mats Bäckström; Mathias Ekstedt; KTH; []
    Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; Filosofi; Philosophy; Planering och beslutsanalys; Planning and Decision Analysis;

    Abstract : Our modern society depends on the functioning and interplay of a wealth of infrastructures. Practicallyall of these infrastructures are in some form or another, dependent on electrical and electronicsystems. READ MORE

  6. 14. A Nordic Perspective on Data Availability for Quantification of Losses due to Natural Hazards

    Author : Tonje Grahn; Lars Nyberg; Magnus Johansson; Henrik Jaldell; Kurt Petersen; Karlstads universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Natural hazard; damage quantification; flood damage; landslide; loss of life; Risk- och Miljöstudier; Risk and Environmental Studies;

    Abstract : Natural hazards cause enormous amounts of damage worldwide every year. Since 1994 more than 1.35 billion people have lost their lives and more than 116 million homes have been damaged. Understanding of disaster risk implies knowledge about vulnerability, capacity, exposure of persons and assets, hazard characteristics and the environment. READ MORE

  7. 15. "A suffering heart". On the health of women living with violence in Vietnam

    Author : Viveca Larsson; Anders Möller; Kjerstin Dahlblom; Elisabeth Faxelid; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; violence against women; family; health; Vietnam; enduring; suffering; folkhälsa; Public health;

    Abstract : The present study addresses abused Vietnamese women’s experience of health, as well as other health problems and family conflicts, while also taking into consideration professional dealings with family violence. Women’s health in everyday life is largely affected when they are exposed to violence by their male partners. READ MORE