Essays about: "Commission of the European Communities"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words Commission of the European Communities.

  1. 1. To dig or not to dig? An integrated post-structuralist analysis of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act and its justice implications for local communities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Valeska Götz; [2023]
    Keywords : critical materials; environmental justice; policy narrative; extractivism; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In its proposed 2023 Critical Raw Materials Act, the European Commission considers access to critical raw materials within its territory as key to both the green transition and to reduce import dependencies. This onshoring of extractivist practices warrants a critical analysis that reflects on the justice implications this may have for local communities. READ MORE

  3. 2. PV Assessment and Analysis for Deploying a Municipality : wide Energy Community

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

    Author : Rodrigo Peñaloza Andrade; [2023]
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    Abstract : Renewable energy communities (REC) are an instrument that empowers consumers and helps them become prosumers in the energy transition to decarbonize the energy grid. The European Commission introduced the concept through the Renewable Energy Directive (RED2) in 2019. READ MORE

  4. 3. Examining the Potential of Establishing Energy Communities in Sweden : Energy Communities’ Barriers, Incentives, and Interaction with Local Electricity Market and Smart Grid

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Rafik Yamout; [2023]
    Keywords : Global Warming; Energy Communities; Barriers; Incentives; Mitigation; Local Electricity Market; Smart Grid;

    Abstract : The phenomenon global warming has necessitated the need for a transition towards more environmentally friendly behaviours. One tool amongst many, recognized by the European Commission as effective to fight global warming is energy communities. READ MORE

  5. 4. Citizen Science in the EU strategy for the inclusion ofrefugees : Potential benefits and limitations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Erandi Guerrero Mavrou; [2022]
    Keywords : Citizen Science; Refugees; Inclusion; Integration; Empowerment;

    Abstract : As long as the world continues to experience war, climate change, financial adversity,and persecution; the number of refugees will only continue to grow along with the needto develop more effective and innovative integration strategies. Currently, to address theongoing challenges that refugees face in Europe, the European Commission has publishedthe Action Plan on Integration and Inclusion 2021-2027, illustrating the criteria for theadequate inclusion of migrants and refugees in EU Member States. READ MORE

  6. 5. Disseminating Nature-based Thinking across Local and Global Networks : the case study of Turin (IT), CONEXUS (H2020, grant agreement n. 867564)

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Mariangela Pastorello; [2022]
    Keywords : Nature-based solutions; climate change adaptation strategies; urban planning; transformative learning; participatory communication; living labs; NBS projects; participatory governance; citizen science; European programmes;

    Abstract : Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are currently considered among the most effective tools available to city administrations and urban planners to tackle the negative effects of climate change.This umbrella concept comprises a large set of different low-impact technical solutions that are inspired/supported, or copied, from nature. READ MORE