Essays about: "International Development Projects"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 271 essays containing the words International Development Projects.

1. 21. Dynamics of Hydro-power Development in Nepal: Water-Energy-Food Security Prospect

   University essay from

   Author : Jaya Lal Neupane; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sustainable Hydropower; WEF Security; Benefit-sharing; Trade-offs; Benefits;

   Abstract : This thesis concerns with water, energy, and food (WEF) security in Nepal in relation to hydropower development. Hydropower is challenging to WEF security in three ways: First, the focus is only on energy generation which overlooks the impacts on land, forest, water and biodiversity. READ MORE

3. 22. Disseminating Nature-based Thinking across Local and Global Networks : the case study of Turin (IT), CONEXUS (H2020, grant agreement n. 867564)

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Mariangela Pastorello; [2022]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; climate change adaptation strategies; urban planning; transformative learning; participatory communication; living labs; NBS projects; participatory governance; citizen science; European programmes;

   Abstract : Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are currently considered among the most effective tools available to city administrations and urban planners to tackle the negative effects of climate change.This umbrella concept comprises a large set of different low-impact technical solutions that are inspired/supported, or copied, from nature. READ MORE

4. 23. Decarbonisation pathways for the Indonesian power system : policy measures and financial schemes options

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Miguel Alumbreros Rodríguez; [2022]
   Keywords : Indonesia; power system; decarbonisation; policy measures; financial schemes; Indonesien; kraftsystem; avkarbonisering; politiska åtgärder; finansiella system;

   Abstract : In view of the potential threat climate change poses around the globe, countries are pledging to emission reductions to alleviate its consequences. As part of the Paris Agreement, Indonesia set sustainability targets for the energy sector, where one of the biggest emitters is the national power system. READ MORE

5. 24. Chunk Metabolism : Exploring how to plan for reuse of structural elements

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Isabella Nilsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Architectural elements; urban metabolism; demolition; deconstruction; design process; structural elements; concrete; steel; circular construction; circular economy; material harvesting; urban mining; Arkitektoniska element; urban metabolism; rivning; dekonstruktion; designprocess; tunga stomelement; betong; stål; cirkulärt byggande; cirkulär ekonomi; material harvesting; urban mining;

   Abstract : With a major share of the negative environmental impacts deriving from construction and its waste, ways to reduce the material and energy use in this sector have been the focus of studies for decades. Reuse of building elements and materials is gaining traction with researchers, architects, developers and real estate owners. READ MORE

6. 25. Connecting local stakeholder experiences with wetland policy in Sweden: Drivers, barriers, and success parameters

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Alice Davies; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Survey design; Wetland measures; Policy instruments; Nature-based solutions; Swedens environmental objectives;

   Abstract : To remedy the negative effects of wetland drainage activities that took place in Sweden during the 1800s, measures to create, restore and recreate wetlands have gained increased attention as nature-based solutions. While wetlands provide cost-effective long-term solutions and co-benefits that help achieve national and international environmental objectives, targets relating to wetland measures have fallen short. READ MORE