Essays about: "Integrative Sustainability"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 23 essays containing the words Integrative Sustainability.

  1. 16. Exploring the role of multi-functional solutions when planning for climate change : A case study of stormwater management in a Swedish city

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Line Holgerson; [2015]
    Keywords : climate change; multi-functional solutions; stormwater management; urban planning; urban sustainability;

    Abstract : Managing stormwater sustainably in the face of extreme weather events has increasingly been recognized as a strategy for climate adaptation in the urban planning context. Sustainable stormwater management intends to reduce urban vulnerability while ensuring the overall sustainability and robustness of future cities. READ MORE

  3. 17. Sustainability Education at Industrial Engineering Programs in Sweden : A study of the relevant and received sustainability education, and the associated challenges, at 5-year industrial engineering programs

    University essay from KTH/Hållbarhet och industriell dynamik

    Author : Niccolas Albiz; [2015]
    Keywords : Sustainability; competencies; education; normative; interconnected; pedagogics; competitive advantage; challenges; Hållbarhetsämnen; kompetenser; utbildning; normativ; sammankopplat; pedagogik; konkurrensfördel; utmaningar;

    Abstract : The public concern for sustainability issues is ever increasing whilst the trust in corporations is decreasing. CEOs now see sustainability concern and compliance as an important component in retaining their competitive advantage and regaining the trust of their surrounding community. READ MORE

  4. 18. Improving Waste Management Education in Schools in Moldova : Sustainable waste management in schools related to societal and organizational barriers

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för teknikvetenskaplig kommunikation och lärande (ECE)

    Author : Adam Mattsson; [2014]
    Keywords : education for sustainable development; environmental education; waste management; schools; Moldova.; utbildning för hållbar utveckling; miljöutbildning; avfallshantering; skolor; Moldavien;

    Abstract : Poor waste management is a major issue in Moldova today, why work has been made in several areas to resolve waste problems. Still, there is no organized form of sustainable waste management. READ MORE

  5. 19. Socialt hållbar stadsutveckling från idé till praktik : begreppsutveckling i Kvillebäcken

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Joanna Fehler; [2014]
    Keywords : social hållbarhet; hållbar stadsutveckling; begreppsutveckling; globala idéer; lokal översättning; Delegationen för Hållbara Städer; Kvillebäcken; Göteborg;

    Abstract : I den här uppsatsen undersöks begreppen hållbar utveckling och social hållbarhet i omvandlingen av Kvillebäcken, Göteborg, utifrån frågorna hur och varför definitionen av begreppen har förändrats under projekttiden, från idéstadie till praktik. Målet är att förstå berättelsen kring hållbarhetsbegreppet i Kvillebäcken. READ MORE

  6. 20. A closer look into the feasibility of future large scale land reclamation.

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Michael de Lange; [2014]
    Keywords : Land Reclamation; World Population; Social; Economical; Environmental; Sustainability;

    Abstract : Despite the fact that on average less children are being born and calming messages that the population issue has basically solved itself, the world population is continuously growing. Around mid century it is estimated that approximately 70 per cent of the world’s population will be living in urban environments. READ MORE