Essays about: "Niche innovation"

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1. 6. Start-ups as The Driver of Circular Economy: The Case of Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Anggia Aryandita; [2023]
   Keywords : Start-ups; Circular Economy; Indonesia; MLP Framework; Sustainability Transition; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This study illuminates the pivotal role of start-ups in driving circular economy (CE) implementation in Indonesia. Using the Multi-Level Perspective (MLP) framework, this research explores the dynamic contributions of start-ups in fostering sustainable transitions from a linear to a circular economy. READ MORE

3. 7. Securing Costa Rica’s Sustainable Future: A multi-level perspective analysis of the sustainability transition to operationalise the 3Rs in the plastic waste management system in Costa Rica

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Maricruz Bravo Gallegos; Stephanie Dowlen; [2022]
   Keywords : Circular economy; integrated sustainable waste management; plastic pollution; waste pickers; recycling; recovery; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Plastic waste and pollution have proliferated globally causing environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. Costa Rica hosts 5-6% of global biodiversity and struggles to balance socio-economic development with environmental protection in the context of plastic waste management. READ MORE

4. 8. Starting-Up Alternative Food Systems. Understanding the potential of value-based supply chain startups to localize the food system in Germany through a Multi- Level Perspective

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Theresa Meyer; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability Sciences; Scaling-up; Niche innovation; Localization; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As the global food system fails to cope with its social and environmental depletion, Alternative Food Systems (AFSs) have emerged. While previous studies have focused on localization efforts through consumer and producer food initiatives, emerging start-ups which act as mediators between the farmers and consumers have been neglected. READ MORE

5. 9. The emergence of green hydrogen in Costa Rica A case study examining the impediments and opportunities to decarbonize the energy and transport sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Marta Hergueta; [2022]
   Keywords : Green Hydrogen; Decarbonization; Innovation; Costa Rica; Sustainability transitions; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Tropicalizing a technology entail adapting it to a tropical climate. This paper analyzes how an innovative solution for decarbonization – the green hydrogen - is introduced to Costa Rica. This research examines a niche trying to enter a sector under construction, contributing to the growing literature about this emerging sector. READ MORE

6. 10. Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation in Costa Rican Coffee Production: A comparative analysis of cooperatives in the coffee regions Guanacaste & Tarrazú

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Isabella Oline Rugholm Jensen; [2022]
   Keywords : Costa Rica; coffee; sustainability transitions; climate change adaptation; cooperatives innovations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Latin America is predicted to experience losses of almost 90% of land suitable for coffee production due to climate change by 2050. Simultaneously, worldwide coffee demand is increasing steadily and is expected to grow continuously due to new emerging niche markets. READ MORE