Essays about: "institutional feasibility"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words institutional feasibility.

  1. 1. GREEN CITY ZONE A Case-Study in a Multi-Stakeholder Initiative within a Smart City

    University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

    Author : Florin Gabriel Dascalu; Nicole Dawn DiNatali; [2023-02-01]
    Keywords : net-zero emissions; multiple stakeholder management; construal level; temporal distance; system thinking; sociotechnical system theory; project management; smart city;

    Abstract : As climate change concerns have taken a central spot in mainstream discourse, there has been an emergence of green smart city projects, resulting in an increased demand for research in these areas. As the EU has pledged a reduction of emissions, various projects have arisen, such as Climate Contract 2030, Move21, and this thesis’ subject – the Gothenburg Green City Zone. READ MORE

  3. 2. Werewolves to Are-wolves? Characterising key factors affecting public acceptance of a hypothetical Experimental Wolf Reintroduction in Scotland

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Marta Lamorgese; [2023]
    Keywords : Ecosystem Restoration; Rewilding; Large Predator Reintroduction; Wolf Reintroduction; Public Participation; Social Acceptance; Ex-ante Policy Evaluation; Local Stakeholders Engagement; Integrated Landscape Management; Attitude Formation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The newest Scottish government Biodiversity Strategy prioritises control of overabundant deer populations. Ecological theory and real-life instances suggest an unorthodox deer management solution: wolf reintroduction (WR). Theoretically, wolves would prey on deer, thus alleviate grazing pressure on Scottish vegetation and help landscapes thrive. READ MORE

  4. 3. Off with the Offset: The Reshaping of Voluntary Carbon Market Post-Paris Agreement

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Shilin Wang; Arnachani Riaseta; [2022]
    Keywords : Paris Agreement; Voluntary Carbon Market; Carbon offsetting; Market-shaping; Market work;

    Abstract : The 2015 Paris Agreement presented a fundamental disruption to the fabric of international carbon markets, while at the same time it has been increasing voluntary demand for carbon credits. As a result, voluntary carbon market (VCM) actors, particularly those producing and distributing carbon credits, are facing an intriguing dilemma. READ MORE

  5. 4. Circular Economy in Single-Use Medical Device Industry : Barriers, Enablers and Design Tool

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

    Author : Akshat Jain; [2022]
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    Abstract : Healthcare waste is on an all-time high with single-use devices being one of the largest contributors. With the onset of Covid-19, this issue has become highly visible and has led to global concerns being raised around the environmental footprint of the healthcare sector and the need to reduce the waste generated by shifting away from single-use devices. READ MORE

  6. 5. Social Investments: “It’s going slow, but it’s happening” : A study on the feasibility and future of Social Bonds and Social Outcome Contracts in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Emelie Lebsund; Fanny Samuelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Social sustainability; social bonds; social outcome contracts; social impact bonds; sustainability; CSR; institutional theory; transaction cost theory; modern portfolio selection theory; ESG;

    Abstract : As we face increasingly complex problems of both a social and environmental nature, innovative and multifaceted solutions are required to create a sustainable future. Despite Sweden's leading position in terms of financial solutions to environmental issues, Sweden is behind most OECD economies in the development of a financial infrastructure for private investment for social and socio-economic projects. READ MORE