Essays about: "role of science and technology on climate change"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words role of science and technology on climate change.

1. 1. Ocean Economy - Implementing damages to marine sectors and ecosystems into the DICE model

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

   Author : Malte Gleim; [2023]
   Keywords : Ocean economy; ecosystem services; DICE model; green economy; climate change;

   Abstract : The oceans are a key element in our society, economy and environmental system.They cover over 70% of the worlds surface and contribute substantially to ecosystemservices such as climate management as well as to economic sectors such as foodproduction and tourism. READ MORE

3. 2. Pathway for Sustainable Aviation : Analysis of Science-Based Targets for Aviation

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

   Author : Sebastian Lindfors; [2023]
   Keywords : Aviation; Airline; Science-Based Targets initiative; Climate change; Sustainable transformation; Alternative fuels; Sustainable aviation fuels SAF ; Hydrogen; Electric aviation; Scenario analysis; Flygindustrin; Flygbolag; Science-Based Targets-initiativet; Klimatförändring; Hållbar transformation; Alternativa bränslen; Hållbart flygbränsle; Väte; Elektrisk flygning; Scenarioanalys 437 07-21;

   Abstract : In order for the aviation industry to meet the targets of the Paris agreement and reach net-zero by 2050, significant amounts of greenhouse-gas emissions are to be reduced. However, as the industry is essentially dependent on conventional jet fuel, it becomes necessary for alternative technologies to develop and phase out fossil-based fuels. READ MORE

4. 3. What do you mean 'climate change'? Framings of climate change in citizens' climate assemblies

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Corinna Zeitfogel; [2023]
   Keywords : citizens climate assemblies; framing; evidence; climate change;

   Abstract : A preliminary technical framing of climate change in the evidence of citizens' climate assemblies (CCAs) might lead to closing down policy options and ignoring other sides of climate change, such as questions of power. A limited range of frames can negatively impact epistemic conditions for deliberation and lead to decreased engagement by participants who do not share the values proposed by the dominant frames. READ MORE

5. 4. Evaluation of Warming function vs Single scenario

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

   Author : Ida Liljedahl; Ebba Rondahl; [2022]
   Keywords : Warming function; Single scenario; Climate Change; Implied Temperature Rise; Alignment Tool; Paris Agreement; Rate-of-Reduction Benchmark; Science based target.;

   Abstract : The private sector has an increasingly important role in limiting the temperature rise to below the crucial 1.5°C of the Paris Agreement. In order to assess how well a portfolio is aligned to the goals of the Paris Agreement, benchmarks need be used. The creation of benchmarks is complex and varying methodologies with associated opinions exist. READ MORE

6. 5. Patent Law and Green Technology: The role of patent law mechanisms in the development and diffusion of "green technologies"

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för handelsrätt

   Author : Sonja Rapcanova; [2022]
   Keywords : Green Technology; Patent Law; Climate Change; Intellectual Property Rights; Technology; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Patent law has been prevalent in climate change discussions, as a factor linking technology, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and the climate crisis. The inventive step, its set threshold and the environmental benefits for the assessment of its current state, are one of the paths where patent law can act as a potential promoter of green technologies. READ MORE