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  1. 1. Differences in forest structure in relation to energy-efficient cookstoves in the Kakamega forest, Kenya

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Biologi

    Author : Fanny Edenborg; [2020]
    Keywords : Rainforest; Energy-efficient cookstoves; forest structure; Kakamega forest; Kenya;

    Abstract : Tropical forests are amongst the most important ecosystems in the world. It is also the biome estimated to experience the most rapid losses of habitats in the next 50 years, mainly due to anthropogenic exploitation. The Kakamega forest, western Kenya, is important both for conservation and human livelihood and is essential for peoples’ survival. READ MORE

  3. 2. Adoption and sustained use of energy efficient stoves in rural Uganda

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Naturresurser och hållbar utveckling

    Author : Julia Hoigt; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; improved cooking stoves; Uganda; new technology adoption;

    Abstract : In 2011, Energy saving (mud) stoves were introduced in villages around the Kachung Forestplantation in rural Uganda as part of an effort to support local sustainable development. Initial fieldwork showedthat the stoves had not been adopted as much as the apparent benefits would suggest. READ MORE

  4. 3. Energy Supply in Refugee Camps

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jenny Trinh; Eric Wieselblad; [2018]
    Keywords : energy supply; refugee camp; energy solution;

    Abstract : The global population of forcibly displaced people has increased during the last years, due to persecution, conflict, violence, or human rights violations. Since 1997 the number of forcibly displaced people increased from 33.9 million people to 65.6 million at the end of 2016, amongst which 22. READ MORE

  5. 4. Estimating the potential for resource recovery from productive sanitation in urban areas.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Daniel Isaac Waya Ddiba; [2016]
    Keywords : Sanitation; Organic solid waste; Resource recovery; Waste reuse; Modelling; Developing countries;

    Abstract : To-date, sanitation has mainly been approached from a public and environmental health perspective and this implies that excreta and other organic waste streams are seen not only as a hazard to quickly get rid of but also as a very costly menace to manage. However, looking at sanitation management from a resource recovery perspective provides an avenue for solutions with multiple co-benefits. READ MORE

  6. 5. Economic Analysis on Electrification of Rural Villages in Eastern Zambia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi med statistik

    Author : Jesper Eriksson; Johan Tiselius; [2013-06-19]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : A large proportion of Zambia’s population lives in rural areas and only 3 percent of them have access to electricity. This means that they have to cook over open fire that requires firewood, and with a growing population this usage will increase deforestation. READ MORE