Essays about: "Environmental non-governmental organization"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 11 essays containing the words Environmental non-governmental organization.

  1. 6. The unpredictable CSR in a globalized world

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linda Absberg; Emma Önell; [2014-03-05]
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    Abstract : The Corporations role is changing and companies are expected to take more responsibility; it is not enough to gain economic benefits, they should also aim to achieve social and environmental benefits. An increased interest in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has lead to an enhanced focus on organizations acting morally correct. READ MORE

  3. 7. Strategic Environmental Assessment Pre-Study of That Luang Marsh : For Sustainable Development in Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi

    Author : Fredrik Olsson; [2010]
    Keywords : That Luang Marsh; Laos; urban wetland; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; wastewater treatment; Vientiane; sustainable development; flood control; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; constructed wetland; That Luang Marsh; Laos; urbana våtmarksområden; Strategic Environmental Assessment; SEA; strategisk miljöbedömning; vattenrening; Vientiane; hållbar utveckling; översvämningsskydd; WATER Project; New Town Development Project; konstgjorda våtmarker;

    Abstract : IntroductionLao People Democratic Republic (Lao PDR / Laos) has a population of 5.8 million people and is today one of the least developed countries in Asia. That Luang Marsh (TLM) is the largest remaining urban wetland (2000 hectare) in Vientiane Capital, which historically has supplied wildlife and local people with several eco-services. READ MORE

  4. 8. Management of Nongovernmental Organizations : A case study on project management procedures

    University essay from Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Ana Carolina S. Lopes; [2009]
    Keywords : Non governmental organization NGO ; project procedures; project methodologies; NGO projects; nonprofit management.;

    Abstract : Abstract In recent years funding aid operations has dramatically increased, along with the concern about the real impact of its initiatives. Despite considerable amount of money have been invested world widely and a great number of projects already implemented changes have been considered inconsistent. READ MORE

  5. 9. Social acceptance of antimalarial strategies in Uganda

    University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

    Author : Hedvig Helldorff; [2008]
    Keywords : antimalarial strategies; caretakers; risk perception; social acceptance;

    Abstract : According to the World Health Organization(WHO) the most efficient and cost-effective strategies in the global fight of malaria are the Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) and the Insecticide Treated Nets ITNs). However, since the strategies include the use of synthetic insecticides, WHO reports that they sometimes meet opposition in the society. READ MORE

  6. 10. Potential to Implement an Industrial Symbiosis Network in Rural Portugal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : João Barroso; [2007]
    Keywords : Industrial Symbiosis; Sustainable regions; Network; Environmental studies; Miljöstudier; Environmental technology; pollution control; Miljöteknik; kontroll av utsläpp; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Industrial Symbiosis (IS) is a tool that may facilitate coordination of the factors necessary to improve resource use efficiency in regional levels. This thesis studies the potential of developing an IS network in rural Portugal, that could support the competitiveness of the local companies, whilst also improving their own and the regions environmental profile. READ MORE