Search for dissertations about: "river development"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 114 swedish dissertations containing the words river development.
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1. Water Realities and Development Trajectories : Global and Local Agricultural Production Dynamics
Abstract : Water constraints for humans and nature are gaining more and more public attention as a critical environmental dilemma that needs to be addressed. When aquifers and rivers are running dry, the debate refers to an ongoing “world water crisis”. READ MORE
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2. Environmental considerations in the planning of large dam projects : a study on Environmental Impact Statements and the Southeastern Anatolia Project
Abstract : Large dam projects have played a key role in supporting societal development in the past and continue to be launched, primarily in developing countries. However, large dam projects also cause extensive environmental impacts in the river system, which may reduce the river system's capacity to provide goods, services, and other values apart from those generated by the project. READ MORE
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3. Sharing the Good - Modes of Managing Water Resources in the Lower Mekong River Basin
Abstract : The general purpose of this thesis is to provide an empirically based study of International River Basin management in order to contribute to the global policy debate on water resources management and the role of water in the development process. The thesis reviews the recent ‘water management’ debate and a number of theoretical positions on the topic. READ MORE
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4. A Spatial Scale Approach to Fish Habitat Ecology and Impacted Rivers
Abstract : Fish biodiversity in rivers is threatened by continual habitat loss. Evidence to support management and restoration of rivers requires information about the specific habitat requirements for entire fish communities. READ MORE
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5. Crossing the river by feeling the stones : Approaches to Sustainable Urban Development in China
Abstract : China already has the highest numbe of,and largest cities in its history. According to recent statistics, Chinese cities were home to 52.6% of China’s total population at the end of 2012. READ MORE