Essays about: "ecological imbalance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words ecological imbalance.

1. 1. Colonial continuities and their influence on knowledge production on the migration and climate change nexus : A policy analysis of the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/REMESO - Institutet för forskning om Migration, Etnicitet och Samhälle; Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Agnes Ziegler; [2022]
   Keywords : Global Compact for Safe; Orderly and Regular Migration; climate change and migration; knowledge; modernity coloniality; racial capitalism; policy-making; intergovernmental institutions;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the greatest challenges currectly facing humanity. Its impacts lead to the displacement of people through sea level rise, desertification, drought, flood and other ecological disaster. The global imbalance of power results in people being unequally affected by climate change. READ MORE

3. 2. A thematic landscape designed masterplan integrating urban ecology, water planning and social improvements : a vision for the former airport Tejgaon and the district Karail, Dhaka City, Bangladesh

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Nuzat Naila Islam; [2022]
   Keywords : Green and blue infrastructure; Informal settlements; storm water flooding; urban ecology;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis paper is to integrate three important thematic aspects i.e., improve qualities in the urban ecological situation, provide ideas for handling stormwater flooding and ideas to improve socio-economic aspects for inhabitants. The integration of ideas is illustrated in a masterplan program-sketch in three phases. READ MORE

4. 3. Förtätning och landskap för välbefinnande – en konflikt i kommunal planering : en analys av Linköpings kommun

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Emil Karlborg; [2021]
   Keywords : hållbar stadsutveckling; planeringsideal; kommunala strategier; förtätning; grönområden; stadsstrukturer; miljömål;

   Abstract : Det här examensarbetet är en studie som behandlar behovet av strategier för att hantera konflikter som uppstår vid förtätning av städer i förhållande till stadens grönområden. Eftersom förtätning innebär att bebyggelsestrukturen blir tätare hamnar det på bekostnad av öppna ytor i staden. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the Residents' Attitude towards Greening Buildings and their Willingness to take action: An Empirical Survey Study in Deutz, Cologne

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Tamina Burggraf; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Green Roofs; Vertical Greening Systems; Residents’ Engagement; Acceptance; Urban Climate Change Adaptation;

   Abstract : In times that reveal the consequences of climate change, cities are using urban greening as a potential measure in their climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies. Greenery in the city regulates the climate and balances temperature extremes through evapotranspiration and air humidification, spending shade and increased air circulation. READ MORE

6. 5. Adopting Modular Design Strategy towards Circular Economy: A Case Study at a Swedish Original Equipment Manufacturer

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Ahmed Soliman; [2020]
   Keywords : Circular Economy; Design for Circular Economy; Modular Design Strategy; Circular Module; Product circularity Factors;

   Abstract : The societal shift towards the circular economy is gaining momentum due to the push from the legislation side and the increasing social awareness towards the ecological imbalance caused by the linear model of resource extraction and consumption. The topic of design for the circular economy is gaining increasing interest in both academia and industry. READ MORE