Essays about: "Transformative Social Innovation"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 21 essays containing the words Transformative Social Innovation.

1. 1. Prosperity with a purpose

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

   Author : Ebba Bengtsson; Lilian Landström; [2023-08-22]
   Keywords : Panel data; SDG index; Environmental impact; Economic growth;

   Abstract : In the current landscape, policymakers are confronted with a formidable task: striking the delicate equilibrium between ongoing economic growth and a sustainable transition. This dilemma forces a difficult trade-off in various sectors, where the pursuit of sustainability often entails sacrifices and compromises with regard to economic growth. READ MORE

3. 2. Pepita de oro: How AlVelAl is building a regional regenerative agriculture transformation through social innovations

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Elissa Dickson; [2023]
   Keywords : regenerative agriculture; Spain; sustainability transformation; social innovation; adaptive capacity; institutions; drylands;

   Abstract : Regenerative Agriculture (RA) is increasingly promoted as a sustainable agri-food solution. Agronomic studies find that RA practices (e.g. cover crops, reduced tillage, crop rotation, and agroforestry) can regulate soil moisture, sequester atmospheric carbon, enhance biodiversity, and reduce the impacts of droughts and floods. READ MORE

4. 3. Satellite Imagery Big Data for the Sustainable Development of Energy Access

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Patrick O'Mahony; [2023]
   Keywords : satellite imagery; big data; sustainable development; energy access;

   Abstract : One of the many challenges humanity faces is developing energy access in a sustainable manner, that does not further contribute to the burning of fossil fuels, increasing greenhouse gas emissions, and global warming. In 2020, 2. READ MORE

5. 4. Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation in Costa Rican Coffee Production: A comparative analysis of cooperatives in the coffee regions Guanacaste & Tarrazú

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Isabella Oline Rugholm Jensen; [2022]
   Keywords : Costa Rica; coffee; sustainability transitions; climate change adaptation; cooperatives innovations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Latin America is predicted to experience losses of almost 90% of land suitable for coffee production due to climate change by 2050. Simultaneously, worldwide coffee demand is increasing steadily and is expected to grow continuously due to new emerging niche markets. READ MORE

6. 5. 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