Essays about: "National oil companies"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 17 essays containing the words National oil companies.
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11. A multi-scale analysis of biofuel-related land acquisitions in Tanzania : with focus on Sweden as an investor
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskapAbstract : Spurred on by pressure to find sustainable energy production alternatives to fossil fuels, many industries have been acquiring land in order to plant crops for biofuel production. In Tanzania, biofuel development is in an early stage, and over the last decade, several foreign actors have tried to start up biofuel projects in the country (without success). READ MORE
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12. Sanctions against Iran and their effects on the global shipping industry
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : Economic sanctions are defined as the exercise of pressure by one state to bring about a change in political behaviour of another state. Traditional economic sanctions are directed at the entire population of the sanctioned country while targeted sanctions are directed at the State’s government and/or individuals. READ MORE
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13. Private Lawmakers in International Environmental Law
University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionenAbstract : The body of international environmental law consists of framework agreements with vague norms that cannot be used in an operative manner. At the same time, sustainable development law promotes an integrated approach to social, economic and environmental issues, including other actors than states, which involves an increased pressure on private actors to take part in the efforts to protect the environment. READ MORE
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14. Exploring Opportunities for Biogas as a Vehicle Fuel in South Korea: Learning from Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : In this study, opportunities for utilizing biogas produced from anaerobic digestion of different organic wastes as a vehicle fuel in South Korea have been investigated, using experiences from Sweden as a basis for analysis. Strategic governmental policies and financial support have enabled many municipalities in Sweden to successfully develop biogas/biomethane as a locally produced renewable fuel. READ MORE
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15. Nature For Sale But Who s Buying? Biodiversity Banking in Malua, Sabah.
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : There is a growing shift in environmental management tools from the traditional command and control approach to market mechanisms where environmental goods and services are assigned market values to generate incentives for environmental protection. In November 2007, the Sabah state government announced a joint venture with New Forests Pty. Ltd. READ MORE
