Essays about: "Political and Economic Transition"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 153 essays containing the words Political and Economic Transition.

1. 21. 2030 Agenda – Implementation of climate-related Sustainable Development Goals in Norway and Germany by using the example of sustainable transportation

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap (from 2013)

   Author : Ina Dietrich; [2022]
   Keywords : 2030 Agenda; Comparative analysis; Electric cars; Germany; Norway; Policy transfer; Sustainable transport;

   Abstract : Since the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda and introduced its 17 Sustainable Development Goals in 2015, governments all over the world are working on implementing the framework into national, regional and local levels of administration to reach its targets. Climate-related challenges, including the reduction of CO2 emissions, are often met by using climate mitigation tools such as electric vehicles in sustainable transport matters. READ MORE

3. 22. The Diffusion of Hydrogen Technology in the Road Transport Sector in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Henrik Bratt; [2022]
   Keywords : Alternative fuels; Diffusion of Innovations; Fuel Cell Electric Vehicles; Hydrogen diffusion; Hydrogen-powered vehicle; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : Carbon emissions are one of the primary drivers of climate change and the transport sector accounts for 24% of the global carbon emissions. A shift within the automobile industry towards more eco-friendly modes of transportation is hence needed. READ MORE

4. 23. Complementary measures beyond GDP to measure prosperity and well-being - design, use and experiences

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maria Jansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Economic welfare; Gross Domestic Product; Socioeconomic indicators;

   Abstract : Gross domestic product (GDP) has become an influential standard measure of national prosperity and well-being, although it does not necessarily indicate long-term prosperity and well-being. Therefore, alternative and complementary measures to GDP have been developed and promoted, both internationally and nationally. READ MORE

5. 24. Sustainability for whom? : A study on Sami perspectives on inclusion and rights within sustainable development in Sweden

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Louise Håkansson; Amanda Lundberg; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability; sustainable development; green transition; green colonialism; decolonial theories; colonial governmentality; Sami; Sami people; Sápmi; Sami rights; Indigenous peoples; Indigenous rights; hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; grön omställning; grön kolonialism; dekoloniala teorier; colonial; governmentality; samer; Sápmi; samiska rättigheter; urfolk; urfolksrättigheter;

   Abstract : The Sami in Sweden have lived on and managed their lands since time immemorial. The strong connection to the environment and nature has given them centuries of knowledge that is still applicable to this day. With the help of their ancestral knowledge the Sami have preserved their Indigenous land. READ MORE

6. 25. Portrayal of the Green New Deal Discourse in Poland

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Wiktoria Maria Wernicka; [2022]
   Keywords : Green New Deal; energy transition; Poland; environmental discourse; climate change; European Green Deal;

   Abstract : Poland is known for its hesitant attitude towards the Green New Deal. Such approach is often expressed in the political discourse of the governing party, Prawo i Sprawiedliwość. Despite approval of the European Green Deal, Polish action plans for energy transition are not ambitious. READ MORE