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  1. 1. Facilitation of sustainability in early phases of start-up development

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

    Author : Iryna Kozinska; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; start-ups; sustainable business models; early stages; life-centred design.;

    Abstract : The thesis focuses on the integration of sustainability in the early stages of startups by developing a new framework. Given the resource constraints and focus on viability, it might be difficult for startups to consider sustainability at these early stages. A literature review revealed a lack of information on this subject. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reflective equilibrium applied in practice: Identifying climate migration environmental drivers in Guatemala for the further prioritization of Loss and Damage strategies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Rebeca Montes; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Migration; Compensation; Environmental Drivers; Ethics; Financial Prioritization; Guatemala; Justice; Loss and Damage; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The climate crisis has forced vulnerable countries in the Global South, such as Guatemala, to migrate. This study has two main focuses. The first one is identifying the region's most critical environmental mobility drivers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Making Energy Matter : Soma Design for Ethical Relations in Energy Systems

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Thórhildur Ásgeirsdóttir; [2022]
    Keywords : Interaction Design; Somaesthetic Design; Sustainability; Energy Systems; Design Research Methods; Interaktionsdesign; Somaestetisk design; Hållbarhet; Energisystem; Designforskningsmetoder;

    Abstract : This paper outlines a first-person engagement with energy systems and materiality and shows how somaesthetic design is one possible means by which we can cultivate and design for new ways of ethical being in relation to energy systems. The climate crisis does not afford a continued pace of our current technological design and development. READ MORE

  5. 4. The role of animals in sustainable land use : can a plant-based diet benefit both animals and land use?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biosystems and Technology (from 130101)

    Author : Blenda Agell; [2022]
    Keywords : land use; fair diet; animal ethics; plant based; vegan; agroecology; sustainability; food system; speciesism; anthropocentrism; critical animal studies;

    Abstract : Introduction: Agroecology and sustainability are both concepts that aim to find solutions towards a healthy planet. This thesis is based on two pillars with a plant-based diet as the connection between them. The two pillars are 1) the missing animal perspective and 2) a more resource efficient land use. READ MORE

  6. 5. Yakushima Glocal Art Project

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi; Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Andrew Alona Konrad Zoll; [2022]
    Keywords : Human Ecology; Glocality; Sustainability; Sense of Place; Participatory Art; Boundary Object; Japan; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Aface the crashing wave of the global climate crisis, humans are struggling to stay afloat. Building a raft of sustainable environmental ethics whilst swimming in the dark waters of unsustainable “modernity” requires a herculean effort. And yet, here we are. READ MORE