Essays about: "Ecological Footprints"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Ecological Footprints.

  1. 1. Prosperity with a purpose

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Ebba Bengtsson; Lilian Landström; [2023-08-22]
    Keywords : Panel data; SDG index; Environmental impact; Economic growth;

    Abstract : In the current landscape, policymakers are confronted with a formidable task: striking the delicate equilibrium between ongoing economic growth and a sustainable transition. This dilemma forces a difficult trade-off in various sectors, where the pursuit of sustainability often entails sacrifices and compromises with regard to economic growth. READ MORE

  3. 2. GREEN GROWTH – A TECHNOLOGICAL SUCCESS OR AN OFFSHORING STORY? : Investigating Ecological Footprints of Production and Consumption

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Linnea Casselryd; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : With the green growth strategies that are currently dominating the environmental agenda, the ability to decouple economic growth from environmental pressure is a condition for these to succeed. The vast body of literature that examine this relationship typically rely on narrow indicators of environmental pressure and neglect the environmental impact embodied in international trade. READ MORE

  4. 3. Mindfulness for sustainable consumption behaviour - inisghts into consumer culture

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Lena Kadel; [2021]
    Keywords : mindfulness; mindful consumption; pro-environmental behaviour; impulsivity; decision-making; behavioural regulation; sustainable development;

    Abstract : A large body of research implies that modern human behaviour threatens various life – sustaining resources. The excessive consumption patterns of resources by humans has been identified as one of the main causes of the environmental crisis. READ MORE

  5. 4. THE IMPACT OF NON-FOSSIL ENERGY CONSUMPTION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY : Investigating ecological footprints

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Stefan Svedberg; [2021]
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    Abstract : This study aims to investigate the impact of non-fossil energy consumption on environmental quality. The sample includes 36 OECD countries for the period 1993-2016. READ MORE

  6. 5. Estetikens betydelse för en hållbar stadsutveckling: : en analys av nationella mål och riktlinjer gällande stadens offentliga rum

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

    Author : Marit Jonsson; [2021]
    Keywords : hållbar stadsutveckling; estetiska värden; offentliga rum; gestaltad livsmiljö;

    Abstract : Världens länder står inför en gemensam utmaning gällande en framtida hållbar stadsutveckling. Rådande klimatförändringar har lett till ett gemensamt framtaget ramverk där en punkt på agendan är en urban struktur där klimatsmarta transportsätt prioriteras. READ MORE