Essays about: "Environmental Forum"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 39 essays containing the words Environmental Forum.

  1. 26. How can mining contribute to sustainable development in Colombia? : a review of stakeholders perspective and policy gaps

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Edwin Antonio Malagon Orjuela; [2012]
    Keywords : extractive industries; Colombia; mining; sustainable development; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With increased demand and high prices for minerals and metals in recent years, many resource rich developing countries see mining sector as vital to develop their economies. Colombia is one of these nations. READ MORE

  3. 27. Local Environmental Stakeholder Collaborations in the Kyoto Local Agenda 21-Forum

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

    Author : David Harnesk; [2011]
    Keywords : Local agenda 21; local government; stakeholder dialogue; public participation; sustainable development; environmental non-profit organizations; Kyoto; Japan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to analyze the intermediate and ultimate outcomes of the collaborations that have been conducted between environmental non-profit organizations and the local government of Kyoto City within the city’s Local Agenda 21-policy. Through a literature review and an interview-based case study in Kyoto the local context was studied. READ MORE

  4. 28. Managing Knowledge for Innovations in Wind Power Industry : A Case Study

    University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Bora Karatas; Alina Macovei; [2010]
    Keywords : Innovation; Innovation Systems; Knowledge; Wind Mills; Knowledge Management;

    Abstract : On one side Innovation, innovation systems and knowledge management are two topics have been discussed so much by scholars before. The advantages gained through knowledge management by fostering innovation which entails competitive advantage. READ MORE

  5. 29. Behind the Scenes : Media Industry Stakeholders Collaborating Towards Sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Sektionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Georgina Guillen; Jennifer Katan; Bin Xu; [2010]
    Keywords : Media Industry; Sustainable Development; Sustainability CSR CR; Multi-Stakeholder Platform for Collaboration MSPC ; Framework for Strategic Sustainable Development FSSD ; Forum.;

    Abstract : The aim of this research is to discover ways that multi-stakeholder platforms for collaboration can be instrumental in the efforts of the media industry to achieve compliance with sustainability. Industries have gained awareness of their responsibilities towards environmental, social and economic welfare, and the media has a powerful role within society. READ MORE

  6. 30. Towards sustainable development in Kallankuthal, a small village in southern India : a case study on local opinions

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

    Author : Anna Wirmark; [2009]
    Keywords : sustainability; sustainable development; india; local resources;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on the concept of sustainable development, a concept that has been defined and refined since it was created 20 years ago. The purpose of the study is to collect and analyse the inhabitants’ view of local resources and development in a small village in south India, Kallankuthal, about 20 kilometres north of Madurai. READ MORE