Essays about: "the expansion of global trade and sustainable development"

Found 3 essays containing the words the expansion of global trade and sustainable development.

  1. 1. Decarbonisation of Maritime Transport - How does maritime industry lead the way towards decarbonisation? Greek shipowners’ perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Kyriakis Koustoumpardis; [2019-07-02]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainable maritime shipping; Decarbonisation; Emissions; Shipowner; Maritime transport;

    Abstract : The shipping industry is of great importance for the development and expansion of the global economy. Nevertheless, its contribution to GHG emissions and carbon emissions in particular is significant. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Effects of Palm Oil Biodiesel in Producer Developing Countries: A Case Analysis of Malaysia Linking National Perspectives with Ground Realities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tahia Devisscher; [2007]
    Keywords : modern biofuels; palm oil; alternative energy source; stakeholder analysis; rural development; sustainability of local livelihoods; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The growing economic risk of relying primarily on fossil fuels with unstable prices and which availability highly depends on limited reserves and poor global distribution has increased the international interest on modern biofuels as an alternative energy source. Moreover, the growing awareness of energy-related pollution and of climate change consequences, and the international and national strategies to comply with Kyoto Protocol, has put biofuels on the global agenda. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ecological criteria when awarding a public procurement contract

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Delia Ioana Barbaiani; [2004]
    Keywords : public procurement; ecological criteria; Management of enterprises; Företagsledning; management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Ecological criteria when awarding a public procurement contract In the past, EU and national policy makers have treated environmental issues as just another “sector” that could be managed in isolation of other policy domains. The non-integration of environmental considerations within the sectoral planning and decision-making processes imposed considerable economic and environmental costs. READ MORE