Essays about: "improve global society"

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  1. 11. Study of stability improvement measures meeting the effects of new use of a secondhand cement carrier vessel

    University essay from KTH/Lättkonstruktioner, marina system, flyg- och rymdteknik, rörelsemekanik

    Author : Jansen Novri; [2022]
    Keywords : ship modification; cargo type; stability code; center of gravity; center of buoyancy; fartygsmodifiering; lasttyp; stabilitetskod; tyngdpunkt; flytkraftscentrum;

    Abstract : Secondhand ship is an option to improve marine business competitiveness. It provides a way for ship owners to integrate customer market rapidly without spending many resources on producing new ships. However, secondhand ships that perfectly suit owner's requirements becomes unavoidable challenge. READ MORE

  3. 12. From community ownership to community fellowship : qualitative analysis of the socio-economic consequences of asset redistribution in rural Scotland

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

    Author : Mathieu Baptiste Adrien Chanteloup; [2022]
    Keywords : asset redistribution; commoning; community building; community capacity; spiralling-up trajectory; social capital; rural development; Scotland;

    Abstract : Understanding inequalities regarding land and asset ownership is essential to comprehending rural areas. An unbalance situation regarding the ownership of assets, especially in rural areas where people are even more dependent on land management and the resources they can get from it, makes rural society more fragile. READ MORE

  4. 13. Trädkronstäckning i urbana miljöer : en fallstudie av Uppsala tätorts trädkronstäckning

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

    Author : Klara Elmblad; Julia Hultegård; [2022]
    Keywords : urbana träd; trädkronstäckning; stadsplanering; stadsskogsbruk; i-Tree Canopy;

    Abstract : Träd i urbana miljöer är viktiga för att kunna hantera de globala utmaningar som dagens samhälle står inför. Stadsskogsbruk - det vill säga planering samt förvaltning av samtliga träd inom och i anslutning till stadsmiljön - kan bidra till ett mer klimatanpassat samhälle. READ MORE

  5. 14. Environmental consequences of mixed plastic recycling : Life cycle assessment of FAIR plastic system

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Amanda Sivard; [2022]
    Keywords : LCA; CLCA; plastic recycling; mechanical recycling; LDPE; HDPE; PP; PET; LCA; CLCA; plaståtervinning; mekanisk plaståtervinning; FAIR plastic; LDPE; HDPE; PP; PET;

    Abstract : Global environmental change is a concern in society, and companies sees the importance of more environmentally- friendly practices. Consequently, the need for environmental information is becoming more and more important. READ MORE

  6. 15. Mainstreaming ‘Grow Your Own’ As a Tool for Social Change : A Study On Own Food Growers, Their Practice’s Impact, and its Communication

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

    Author : Andrea Vasconcelos; [2022]
    Keywords : Development; communication; social change; degrowth; food; food security; gardening; permaculture;

    Abstract : For a more equal, just, and sustainable society to emerge, much of the human population will have to change some of its paradigms and consequently behaviour in one way or another.  While part of society will need to learn how to live without unsustainable conveniences and control unconscious consumption, others will need to adapt their capabilities to deal with the effects of climate change. READ MORE