Essays about: "ecological sustainability and sustainable development"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 336 essays containing the words ecological sustainability and sustainable development.

  1. 6. Analyzing the impact of marine protected areas on coastal zones : A case-study of Addo Elephant National Park Marine Protected Area, South Africa

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

    Author : Laura Elana Babette Obbink; [2023]
    Keywords : Marine Protected Areas; Sustainability; Coastal Zones; Biodiversity; Local Environmental Awareness; South Africa;

    Abstract : The ocean is, with its extraordinary ability to regulate the climate and absorb carbon dioxide, a vital ecosystem for all life on the planet. Moreover, the ocean is highly important for coastal communities as a source of income and nutrition, and as a consequence of increasing dependence it is becoming more significant to mitigate the effects of these anthropogenic activities on the ocean and its resources. READ MORE

  3. 7. Resource efficient manufacturing within the steel industry : A study of the approaches utilized by steel manufacturers to optimize resource efficiency

    University essay from KTH/Produktionsutveckling

    Author : Alan Aboul Hosn; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The steel industry plays a critical role in shaping the modern world, serving as a foundational pillar for infrastructure, construction, and manufacturing sectors. However, its rapid growth has sparked concerns regarding its environmental impact and sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 8. Beyond the Fossil Era - potential for a pedagogy of sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Signe Tolstrup Mathiasen; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Education has the potential to play a critical role in the sustainable transformation of society which is needed to limit the consequences of the multiple ecological crises society is facing. While this has been recognised internationally at least since 1992, not a lot has been done within the Danish educational system to address issues of climate change, biodiversity loss, and sustainability within education policies and practice. READ MORE

  5. 9. Risky Business: The Intersection of Sustainability and Credit Risk Assessment – a Strategic Perspective

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Vincenzo Giunta; Emma Bäckman; Monica Elizabeth Salirwe; Jackline Kalyonge; [2023]
    Keywords : credit risk assessment; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; sustainability integration; sustainability challenge;

    Abstract : The imminent consequences of the deteriorating state of the socio-ecological systems pose significant challenges to the well-being of society and societal functioning. The financial sector, specifically banks, plays a crucial role in the transition toward sustainable development because they hold the financial resources and the power to allocate these resources. READ MORE

  6. 10. Jet Engine Recycle Model : A Case Study to Design a General Model to be Used on Jet Engines

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Felicia Dyberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Jet Engine Recycling; Recycling of Aircraft; End-of-life Engines; End-of-life Aircraft; Sustainable Recycling; Innovative Recycling; Engine Materials; Circular Economy; 3D-printing.; Jetmotoråtervinning; Återvinning av Flygplan; Uttjänta Motorer; Uttjänta Flygplan; Hållbar Återvinning; Innovativ Återvinning; Motormaterial; Cirkulär Ekonomi; 3D-Utskrift.;

    Abstract : The focus on sustainability development together with the growing market of end-of-life jet engines is a reason for performing research on how to improve the recycling of jet engines. The reuse and recycling of the jet engines contributes to decreasing the need for new extracted material and processing and manufacturing new parts. READ MORE