Essays about: "Responsibilities"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 868 essays containing the word Responsibilities.

  1. 21. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planering

    Author : Tim Licke; [2023]
    Keywords : Spatial planning; strategical spatial planning; planning; adaptation; climate; resilience; floods; town planning; Namibia; Efundja; Implementation; climate change; extreme weather; policy; mitigation; Fysisk planering; strategisk fysisk planering; planering; anpassning; klimat; motståndskraft; översvämningar; stadsplanering; Namibia; Efundja; Implementering; klimatförändringar; extremväder; policy;

    Abstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE

  3. 22. “The Unveiling of Consumer Perceptions” A qualitative study on how consumers view racial representation by iconic brands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Nazerath Sithara Novak; Josephine Hannah Palmeholt-Letchumanan; [2023]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis examines how consumers perceive race representation by iconic brands, aiming to bridge the knowledge gap in the areas of cultural branding, consumer culture, and ethics withi sustainability. Currently, there is limited research on the intersection of cultural branding and ethics within sustainability, particularly regarding racial representation. READ MORE

  4. 23. Designing a Trustworthy EU Digital Identity Wallet : A study of user needs and preferences

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datorteknik

    Author : Madeleine Sjöholm; [2023]
    Keywords : eIDAS; trust; digital identity; EU digital identity wallet; regulation; usability;

    Abstract : The digitalization has become increasingly central in today’s society and digital identities are one of the tangible changes that has quickly become integrated into our society. However, increased integration in societies also creates new challenges and responsibilities. READ MORE

  5. 24. Identifying motivations and barriers to vegetarian diets--An exploratory study on young internationals in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ziyue Wang; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable food consumption; Vegetarian diet; Vegetarian motivation; Vegetarian barrier; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Our current food system is a significant contributor to anthropogenic greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land and water use, biodiversity loss among other issues. In order to achieve the sustainability agendas, a shift in the food system is required. READ MORE

  6. 25. Evaluation of a computational method for natural fiber-reinforced plastics

    University essay from KTH/Hållfasthetslära

    Author : Anna Lim; [2023]
    Keywords : PPNF; Composite material; fiber orientation; natural fiber; coupled analysis; PPNF; Kompositmaterial; fiberorientering; naturfiber; kopplad analys;

    Abstract : The importance of using natural fiber composites (NFCs) has been addressed as a substitution for synthetic fibers, such as glass and carbon fibers. This substitution contributes significantly to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with the environmental responsibilities of engineering industries. READ MORE