Essays about: "Urban greening"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 37 essays containing the words Urban greening.
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1. Salt tolerant horticultural plants to save freshwater usage
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection BiologyAbstract : As freshwater becomes scarce worldwide due to climate change and population increases, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to address the issue of reducing freshwater consumption. Selecting species with high ornamental value and salt tolerance for use as green hedges or bonsai in urban or coastal areas could be a strategic approach for promoting greening and maintaining water resource sustainability. READ MORE
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2. An investigation of the 3-30-300 rule in a Swedish context
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : More than half of the world’s population lives in cities and climate change is already an increasing problem in many cities. Climate smart planning is therefore of extra importance and vegetation is considered the single most versatile component to manage climate changes. READ MORE
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3. Greening the grid of Indonesia - Second life application for Lithium-Ion Electric Vehicle batteries in Indonesia’s Energy System
University essay from Lunds universitet/InnovationAbstract : With the increasing energy demand from urban electrification, the growing economy and global warming, Indonesia has some extensive challenges ahead. Additionally, growing demand for Li-ion batteries is causing shortages of virgin battery minerals in parallel with the increasing demand for energy storage to accommodate electrification. READ MORE
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4. Greening for All - A Path towards social justice in green urban planning : A combined qualitative interview study and text analysis with a focus on the municipality of Jönköping
University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studierAbstract : Maintaining and achieving a sustainable city is today a challenge, specifically as urbanisation and climate change continue to increase. Green cities are an opportunity to achieve a sustainable society. READ MORE
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5. Municipal Narratives on Integration and Application of Green Infrastructure and Nature-based Solutions : A study of five municipalities in Stockholm County
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : Green terms to bring the greenery back to cities have frequently begun to be coined as a result of rapid urbanization. To emphasize the benefits of urban greenery, terms such as nature-based solutions (NbS) and green infrastructure (GI) have been raised in planning circles. READ MORE