Essays about: "Political Transition"

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  1. 36. Exploring energy justice concerns in the energy transition of Kosovo - a qualitative analysis of governance and challenges in the implementation of renewable energy technologies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Eda Belgin Abedin; [2023]
    Keywords : Just Energy Transition; Energy Justice; Sustainability Science; Renewable energy technologies; Kosovo; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. READ MORE

  3. 37. The Paradox of Food Waste and Food Insecurity : Exploring Donation and Redistribution of Surplus Food through a Multi-Level Perspective

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Julia Berglund; [2023]
    Keywords : Surplus food; food waste; food insecurity; donation; redistribution; systems thinking; multi-level perspective; Överskottsmat; matsvinn; matfattigdom; donation; omfördelning; systemtänk;

    Abstract : Around one million tonne of food is annually wasted in Sweden, of which 100,000 tonne of surplus foodis wasted in the retail sector. Even if redistribution of surplus food is the second most preferable optionto reduce food waste according to the food waste hierarchy, only 5% of surplus food in retail is donated. READ MORE

  4. 38. The transition from fossil energy to renewable energy : Difficulties and opportunities

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Bakri Masri; [2023]
    Keywords : climate change; policy interventions; path dependency theory; energy; solar; wind; hydroelectric; geothermal; biomass;

    Abstract : The world’s demand for energy has steadily increased in recent years, driven by economic and population growth, coupled with the need to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, using fossil fuels to meet the energy demand has led to various environmental and social problems, including air pollution, climate change, and geopolitical conflicts. READ MORE

  5. 39. Dioxins: An Easy Problem to Solve or a Hard-Fought Battle for the Environment? a Case Study of How and Why the Pulp and Paper Industry in Sweden Transitioned Away From Chlorine-Bleaching

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Marcus Aronsson; [2023]
    Keywords : environmental sociology; ecological modernization; treadmill of production; middle-range; industrial transition; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The situation for the environment is in many ways dire. However, amidst all the negative environmental developments it is easy to neglect the successes that have actually happened. READ MORE

  6. 40. SOCIOTECHNICAL IMAGINARIES OF LOCAL ENERGY TRANSITION:CO-PRODUCING LOCK-INS IN THE STUDY OF ENERGY COMMUNITY ON GOTLAND

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Orlando Loy; [2023]
    Keywords : Sociotechnical imaginaries; energy transition; energy community; Gotland; co-production; framework analysis; diffractive reading;

    Abstract : The emergence of energy communities entails the development of alternative energy systems, where consumers become active participants in the complex networks of material and semiotic actors. This paper looks at how local sociotechnical imaginaries are performed on island of Gotland, in Sweden. READ MORE