Essays about: "Backcasting."

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  1. 11. Sustainable development in Änggärdet : A Backcasting Approach for what a Sustainable Community Farm Might Comprise in the Future

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jordi Balbin Vila; [2020]
    Keywords : Production; consumption; driving forces; short and long-term challenges; sustainable awareness;

    Abstract : It can be argued that the growing threat of climate change, of a culture of capitalism and consumption established in today’s society, drives networks of people to form unions and not to follow standard production and consumption systems, of which Änggärdet is a representation. This thesis project aims to create a desirable and sustainable future scenario for Änggärdet in 2030 based on a backcasting methodology. READ MORE

  3. 12. NURTURING ORGANIZATIONAL RESILIENCE? : The Impact of Strategic Sustainable Development on the Adaptive Capacity of Organizations

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

    Author : Patrizzia Rocha; Ellen Decoodt; Sophie Charrois; [2020]
    Keywords : Organizations; Adaptive Capacity; Resilience; Social Systems; Strategic Sustainable Development; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : This research explores how strategic sustainable development (SSD) using theFramework for Strategic Sustainable Development (FSSD) might influence the resilience oforganizations, using the lens of adaptive capacity (AC). The topic was addressed by researchinghow practices informed by the FSSD are experienced in relation to fostering organizations’ AC. READ MORE

  4. 13. Framtidsscenarier för en levande och hållbar landsbygd i det klimatneutrala Sverige : en studie av fem svenska landsbygdskommuner

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Ludvig Widestam; [2019]
    Keywords : klimatneutralitet; landsbygd; levande; hållbar; backcasting; scenarioanalys;

    Abstract : Sveriges landsbygder står inför stora utmaningar i omställningen till ett hållbart och klimatneutralt samhälle. Samtidigt är landsbygden i många delar av Sverige en avfolkningsbygd där kommersiell och offentlig service läggs ner till följd av effektiviseringar och en förändrad demografisk utveckling. READ MORE

  5. 14. What does it take for local actors in Hammarby Sjöstad to cut the consumption-based emissions by half till 2030? : A backcasting study on a local climate transition following Carbon Law

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Petter Olson; [2019]
    Keywords : backcasting; climate mitigation; consumption-based emissions; local actors;

    Abstract : How many local actors need to do what to reduce Hammarby Sjöstad’s climate impact till 2030 in alignment with "Carbon Law”, i.e. halving the citizens’ consumption-based emissions every ten years? This is demonstrated in a backcasting study of the city district. READ MORE

  6. 15. Investigating structural obstacles for social sustainability in mining-induced resettlements : The case of Kalumbila in Zambia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Josefine Sjöberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development; Social Sustainability; Resettlement; Mining; Zambia;

    Abstract : Mining-induced resettlements, and local impacts from mining activities, are often associated with a variety of negative outcomes. At the same time, there is a notable growth of ethical guidelines for businesses and an increasing incorporation of international best practices within corporate operations. READ MORE