Essays about: "Political and Economic Transition"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 153 essays containing the words Political and Economic Transition.

  1. 16. Ecomodern masculinity? An intersectional feminist analysis of barriers for participation in Renewable Energy Communities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Julia Hönnecke; [2023]
    Keywords : renewable energy communities; marginalized groups; inclusion; sustainability science; just transition; empowerment strategies; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Renewable Energy Communities (REC) are seen as a way to promote energy justice and security and advance a democratic, socially-just energy transition. However, energy justice scholarship indicates that some social groups are not included in RECs. READ MORE

  2. 17. Risky Business: It is considered sustainable, right? : Examining the EU Taxonomy and its implications of legally classifying what economic activities are sustainable

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Shahrzad Moadeli; [2022]
    Keywords : EU-taxonomy; ESG; Greenwashing; sustainable finance; Taxonomy; Ethical investment; Sustainability risks; EU-taxonomi; ESG; Greenwashing; sustainable finance; hållbar finansiering; taxonomi; etisk investering; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : The EU Taxonomy Regulation[1] (“EU Taxonomy”) is a relatively new classification system for determining what economic activities are considered sustainable. By creating a common language between investors, issuers, and policymakers, the regulation aims to increase transparency and help investors assess whether investments meet robust environmental standards. READ MORE

  3. 18. 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. 19. Policy implications from Sweden for South Korea’s housing policy for young single-households

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Jihee Kwon; [2022]
    Keywords : young single-person household; housing policy; housing supply; Sweden; South Korea; ungt ensamhushåll; bostadspolitik; bostadsförsörjning; Sverige; Sydkorea;

    Abstract : The number of young single-person households is consistently increasing in South Korea, as in Sweden where the most common type of household is the single-person household. Housing is the key to the transition of young adults to adulthood and it can affect their quality of life and economic security throughout their lifetime. READ MORE

  5. 20. Readiness for hydrogen energy systems deployment in China, Spain, Sweden, the UK.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för företagande, innovation och hållbarhet

    Author : Olga Gavriljeva; [2022]
    Keywords : clean hydrogen; energy transition; hydrogen energy system; readiness index;

    Abstract : This thesis studies preconditions for clean hydrogen energy deployment in energy systems of Spain, Sweden, The UK, and China, considering these countries' geographical, political, and economic peculiarities. Countries' readiness for hydrogen energy uptake assessment is based on a comprehensive analysis of energy systems in selected countries by taking an integrated whole-system approach analyzing hydrogen supply in different infrastructure configurations as well as hydrogen transportation and storage and hydrogen use in the energy ecosystem. READ MORE