Essays about: "GIS and sustainability"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 56 essays containing the words GIS and sustainability.
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1. The Sustainability of EU Trade mark law : A research into the degree to which EU Trade mark law is tailored to achieve the EU Sustainable Development Goals
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutet för immaterialrätt och marknadsrätt (IFIM)Abstract : The EU Sustainable Development Goals have long been a resemblance of the urgent call forclimate action and sustainable development. With increasing attention for climate change anda subsequent call for action from states, consumers’ preferences have now also changedtowards opting for sustainable goods and services. READ MORE
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2. Mobilities of Tomorrow : Developing mobility through public participation GIS in Lindholmen, Gothenburg
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : With the aim of assessing how to develop a socially sustainable mobility, this thesis applies a method of PPGIS (Public Participation Geographic Information System). The method of PPGIS was conducted through a survey aimed towards people who frequently visit the studied area (e.g., living, working, or studying there). READ MORE
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3. An analysis of Bike Lanes in Stockholm City : With Geographic Information System
University essay from KTH/GeoinformatikAbstract : Cities today typically have goals for sustainability and accessibility, with improving cycling accessibility being one of the most emphasized objectives. Cities can achieve their goals by having a well-built infrastructure for cycling. READ MORE
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4. Vulnerable Populations and Urban Heat Islands: A Spatial Analysis of Socio-Demographic Factors and Heat Exposure in Stockholm
University essay from KTH/GeoinformatikAbstract : The important urban issue of urban heat islands in Stockholm is examined in this thesis. These places influence urban sustainability, liveability, and public health because of the much higher temperatures they experience relative to their surroundings. READ MORE
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5. Wheels of Justice : An overview of cycling infrastructure and social justice in Malmö
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)Abstract : Bikes and cycling infrastructure have a relationship with social justice. As a transportation mode they are often viewed as democratic due to their relatively low cost and barrier of entry. However, other factors such as family size, socio-economic disparities, and cultural barriers also exist. READ MORE