Essays about: "Local authorities"

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1. 16. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
   Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

   Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

3. 17. Education for Sustainable Development: A case study of curricular documents from Cuba, France, and Romania

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Catarina Coelho da Silva; [2023]
   Keywords : Education for Sustainable Development; Sustainable Development Goals; global governance; qualitative text analysis; curriculum.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the global agenda for sustainable development, quality education is a defined priority. Therefore, it is significant to assess how topics of sustainable development are taught in mandatory school. READ MORE

4. 18. Strategic Spatial Planning in an Evolving Governance Structure : Decolonizing Planning in Namibia

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

   Author : Tove Söder; [2023]
   Keywords : Namibia; Strategic Spatial Planning SSP ; planning process; decentralization; policy implementation; post-colonial; urban sprawl; spatial planning; strategy implementation; strategy-making;

   Abstract : This research explores the challenges the Namibian government faces in the planning process when implementing policies for strategic spatial planning (SSP). The study considers the entire Namibian planning process which primarily is governed top-down but has since independence adopted policies to decentralize power. READ MORE

5. 19. Involving Public Transport Companies in Disaster Management During a Blackout – A Feasibility Study

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Sophie-Louise Pries; [2023]
   Keywords : blackout; disaster management authority; public transport company; cooperation concept; feasibility study; buses; disaster management structures in Germany; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how a blackout can be better managed using existing public transport company resources. The study addresses three research questions by assessing the feasibility of possible cooperation between local public transport companies and disaster management authorities during a blackout. READ MORE

6. 20. Investigating the existing state of the municipal water and sewage infrastructure (VA) in Sweden and identifying privatization & partnership opportunities

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

   Author : Omar Aldalati; [2023]
   Keywords : VA; Water and Sewage; Privatization; Partnership; Wavin; Improvements.;

   Abstract :  The Swedish government supports local government initiatives in an effort to promote societal wellbeing. Municipalities work to improve the quality of life for their citizens while also providing services that are friendly to the environment. READ MORE