Essays about: "community participation and sustainable development"

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  1. 1. Sustainability benefits of industrial symbiosis: Building value from stakeholders

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Laura Elizabeth Redmond; [2023]
    Keywords : Industrial symbiosis; stakeholder engagement; sustainable business models; circularity; sustainability benefits; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The circular economy (CE) brings a shift in business operations that could increase societal well-being and reduce environmental costs, making regionalization and circular supply chains crucial to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Industrial Symbiosis (IS) is a strategy to enhance the circularity of industry by exchanging resources and knowledge sharing between different actors in an industrial system. READ MORE

  3. 2. Ungdomsråd: inflytande eller ”youth-washing”? : en studie om ungdomsrådens möjligheter att göra ungdomars röster hörda och delaktiga i en hållbar stadsutveckling

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Lina Strömqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : ungdomsråd; ungdomsdeltagande; meningsfullhet; inflytande; samhällsplanering;

    Abstract : Det finns ett stort behov av att göra ungdomar delaktiga i kommunernas utveckling. Offentliga rum är sällan anpassade efter ungdomars behov, trots att de har en viktig roll för ungdomars utveckling. READ MORE

  4. 3. Communicating Participatory Budgeting : Insights from Makueni County in Kenya

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Elmi Hussein; [2023]
    Keywords : Participatory communication; participatory budgeting; power dynamics; WhatsApp; Facebook; social media; digital tools; mobilisation; dialogue; elite capture; public engagement; development; Makueni; Kenya;

    Abstract : Kenya's 2010 Constitution marked a significant shift towards decentralised governance and public participation as key drivers of sustainable development (Finch and Omolo, 2015). One of the primary strategies county governments employ to achieve this goal is participatory budgeting (PB), which empowers communities and devolves power to support inclusive and equitable development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Beyond Traditional Hierarchies: Co-Creation of Urban Resilience through Transdisciplinary Approaches : An exploratory case study of the city of Dresden

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Charlotte Martha Sprengel; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban Resilience; Participatory Urban Planning; Integrated Urban Development; Community Engagement; Sustainable Cities;

    Abstract : Urbanization and the growth of populations in cities have led to increased exposure and vulnerability to social and environmental changes, such as natural disasters like floods and climate change uncertainties creating complex social dynamics. Cities as tourist destinations are especially susceptible to such disruptions, as their infrastructure and overall aesthetic contribute significantly to their value, ensuring employment opportunities and public well-being. READ MORE

  6. 5. Public Participation in Sustainable Urban Development Strategies - A Tool for Improving Strategy Making or a Symbolic Means of Establishing Legitimacy?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Ekaterina Faldina; [2023]
    Keywords : Community engagement; local authorities; Arnstein’s ladder; stakeholders; public participation; sustainable urban strategy; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse the relationships between key stakeholders in the process of developing and implementing an urban strategy using the example of the Sustainable Urban Development Strategy of the City of Saint Petersburg. This thesis is based on theories related to involving public participation in the planning and implementation of the city strategy and the options and perspectives of participation strategies for involving stakeholders. READ MORE