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  1. 1. Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Venice, Italy : A case of citizen non-participation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jesper Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : civic capacity; climate change; Gioia methodology; MOSE; project development; public involvement;

    Abstract : Due to global warming, sea levels will irreversibly continue to rise around the world throughout this century. Therefore, coastal urban communities will need to adapt to new environmental challenges, such as more frequent and intense flood events. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Black-Litterman Asset Allocation Model - An Empirical Analysis of Its Practical Use

    University essay from KTH/Matematik (Avd.)

    Author : Hampus Ernstsson; Max Börjes Liljesvan; [2021]
    Keywords : Black-Litterman model; asset allocation; portfolio optimization; investor views; portfolio management; Black-Litterman model; tillgångsallokering; portföljoptimering; investerarens förväntade avkastningar; portföljförvaltning;

    Abstract : Modern portfolio theory has its attractive characteristics of promoting diversification in a portfolio and can be seen as an easy alternative for setting optimal weights for portfolio managers. Furthermore, as portfolio managers try to beat a defined benchmark for their portfolio the Black-Litterman model allows them to include their own prospects on the future return of markets and securities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainable Value Creation for Stakeholders During a Projects Life Cycle : A Structured Visual Tool for Communication and Collaborative Decision-Making

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Rami Ben Youssef; Samuel Myhrer; [2021]
    Keywords : stakeholder expectations; stakeholder involvement; stakeholder theory; stakeholder value creation; joint purpose; informed decision-making; communication; canvas; intressentförväntningar; intressentengagemang; intressentteori; värdeskapande för intressenter; gemensamt syfte; informerat beslutsfattande; kommunikation; canvas;

    Abstract : The importance of sustainable development within the construction industry and its environmental and social impacts as well as economic significance has become more apparent over recent years. A key factor perceived as contributing to an organization’s business success is the integration of environmental, social, and economic issues into decision-making processes. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reducing meat consumption : a mixed methods study investigating attitudes of young adult omnivores

    University essay from Högskolan Kristianstad/Fakulteten för naturvetenskap

    Author : Dimah Albenny; [2020]
    Keywords : Negative effects; Reduction of meat consumption; Meat alternatives; Expected liking; Consumer willingness; Diet habits and attitudes; Motivation toward meat consumption.; Negativa effekter av köttkonsumtion; Minskning av köttkonsumtion; Köttalternativ; Förväntade åsikter; Kostvanor och attityder; Motivation att minska köttkonsumtion;

    Abstract : Background Meat is one of the most nourishing and highly consumed foods, but the controversy around theconsumption of meat products, and the negative effects around the consumption of meatproducts led to increased scholarly attention on the user willingness to alter their meatconsumption. In Sweden, a guideline by the Livsmedelsverket (The Swedish National Food Agency) in 2015 encouraged people to consume less red and processed meat. READ MORE

  6. 5. Multi-stakeholder collaboration in wind power planning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Economics

    Author : Emmy Bwimba; [2019]
    Keywords : collaborative participation; legitimacy theory; stakeholders; stakeholder theory; social license to operate; wind energy; legitimitetsteori; intressenter; intressentteori; samverkansdeltagande; vindkraft;

    Abstract : Wind power industry is rapidly growing in Sweden. The country has decided that by year 2020, the share of renewable energy will be 50 % of total renewable energy supplied in the country (Vindval, 2013). Wind energy is perceived by many as the future of renewable energy especially in northern Europe. READ MORE