Search for dissertations about: "thesis climate change gis water balance"
Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis climate change gis water balance.
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1. Modelling Hydrological and Hydrodynamic Processes in Lake Tana Basin, Ethiopia
Abstract : Lake Tana Basin is of significant importance to Ethiopia concerning water resources aspects and the ecological balance of the area. The growing high demands in utilizing the high potentials of water resource of the Lake to its maximal limit, pictures a disturbing future for the Lake. READ MORE
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2. Hydrological and sediment yield modelling in Lake Tana Basin, Blue Nile Ethiopia
Abstract : Land and water resources degradation are the major problems on the Ethiopian highlands. Poor land use practices and improper management systems have played a significant role in causing high soil erosion rates, sediment transport and loss of agricultural nutrients. So far limited meas-ures have been taken to combat the problems. READ MORE
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3. Modelling trade-offs between forest bioenergy and biodiversity
Abstract : Globally, biodiversity is declining due to loss, fragmentation and degradation of habitat, which undermines ecosystem functioning and therefore threatens also the ability of ecosystems to supply ecosystem services. Moreover, there is a need for adapting to climate change as well as securing the supply of energy, which have led to a shift in energy consumption from fossil fuel to renewables, especially biomass, which in turn put increasing pressure on ecosystems and biodiversity. READ MORE