Essays about: "EIA"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 70 essays containing the word EIA.

  1. 21. Assessing Social-Ecological Justice in Projects, Plans and Processes : A Workbook for Sustainable development

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Anton Bertilson; [2016]
    Keywords : Sustainable development; Social-Ecological Justice;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to develop a workbook to assess social-ecological justice (SEJ) in projects, plans and processes. Social-ecological justice bridges many sustainability discourses in order to create a more inclusive and wider sustainability concept than previous ones (Gunnarsson Östling & Svenfelt, (Submitted Book Chapter)). READ MORE

  3. 22. Incorporation of Sustainable Development Concerns in Regulatory Impact Assessments

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Martin Stefan Ritzka; [2016]
    Keywords : Regulatory Impact Assessment; Regulatory Impact Analysis; RIA; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Impact Statement; EIA; Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development; OECD; sustainable development; environment; policy making.;

    Abstract : Regulatory Impact Analyses (RIA) are carried out in order to determine how a project or regulation affects the economy, society and environment. Traditionally, RIAs are carried out through cost benefit assessments and by monetizing different variables in order to assist policymakers with their decision. READ MORE

  4. 23. Miljökonsekvensbeskrivningens roll i översiktsplaner : en granskning med fokus på transparens, integrering och avvägningar

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Ida Lundberg; [2016]
    Keywords : översiktsplan; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; särskild sammanställning; miljömål; god bebyggd miljö; transparens; integrering;

    Abstract : In order to promote sustainable development in urban planning environmental impact assessment (EIA) for plans and programs that are likely to have significant environmental effects is established. An EIA aims to provide a high level of protection of the environment and contribute to the integration of environmental aspects into the preparation and adoption of plans and programs. READ MORE

  5. 24. Assessment of financial risk in renewable biodiesel firms

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Tobias Vahlström; Adnan Cavka; [2015]
    Keywords : renewable biodiesel; financial risk;

    Abstract : Energy consumption in the transport sector is expected to increase substantially over the coming decades. The uncertainty in the forecasts are relatively high regarding the size of the increase but reports from the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) points to an increase of 56 percent between 2010 and 2040 (IEO2013, 2013, p. 9). READ MORE

  6. 25. Opportunities and challenges for inte-gration of green qualities in the densification of regional cores of Stockholm.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Sara Khoshkar; [2015]
    Keywords : Green qualities; Urban densification; Sustainable Planning; EIA; SEA;

    Abstract : Urban densification is claimed to enhance sustainability of cities, with the primary aim of centralizing services and reducing urban land take. Hence, urban densification is expected to reduce car dependencies, facilitate walking, biking and public transport; and protect rural green spaces. READ MORE