Blar i Norges miljø- og biovitenskapelige universitet på emneord "resilience"
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Initial socio-economic and environmental aspects of petroleum sector development in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2012-11-09)Recent gas discoveries made in the south-eastern parts of Tanzania indicates a huge potential for gas reserves in the country. President Kikwete has expressed expectations that petroleum resources could lead to a resource ... -
Le dromadaire peut contribuer à la résilience au changement climatique
(Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020)Résumé: Le dromadaire a toujours été considéré comme un animal des zones arides et désertiques de l’Afrique, du Moyen et Proche Orient. En effet, le dromadaire est l’espèce animale domestique la plus adaptée aux conditions ... -
Resilient or vulnerable? : a study of the livelihoods of inshore fishers and aquaculturists in Penang, Malaysia
(Master thesis, 2016-02-18)The marine and coastal ecosystem of Penang experiences problems with water pollution and overexploitation of fish stock is not a new phenomenon. The degradation of the marine and coastal ecosystem, coupled with natural ... -
The role of adaptive capacity in supporting resilient livelihoods : an asset-based approach at Umandawa Maha Vihara Monastery, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2021)The purpose of this study is to examine and understand the role of adaptive capacity and livelihood resilience as a pathway for building sustainable livelihoods in Sri Lanka. Using the Sustainable Livelihood Framework (SLF) ... -
Vulnerability of livestock farmers in Southern Kalahari : the case of Mier in Rietfontein, South Africa
(Master thesis, 2013-08-05)ABSTRACT Vulnerability is now highlighted globally. Poverty has been identified as a key contributor to vulnerability but asset building increases resilience and adaptive capacity. This study examines the root causes ... -
Zimbabwe's Drought Conundrum: vulnerability and coping in Buhera and Chikomba districts
(Master thesis, 2010-10-25)Faced with an increasing frequency of droughts, the local communities of Buhera and Chikomba are constantly at risk of food insecurity and water stress due to their dependence upon rain-fed agriculture. This study employed ...