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  1. 1. Examining Conservation Narratives : An Environmental Discourse Analysis of WWF Madagascar

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Félice Rubin; [2024]
    Keywords : Conservation; Discourse; Deforestation; Community management; Biodiversity; Ecosystem services; Hegemony; Baselines; Environmental History; Miljövård; diskurs; avskogning; samhällsförvaltning; biodiversitet; ekosystemtjänster; hegemoni; miljöhistoria;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the conservation narratives of Madagascar the ambiguity of forest cover and deforestation estimates, and the difficulty in deconstructing the narratives linked to the idea of a once fully forested island. In particular, shifts in the conservation debate are related to the discursive power of a large-scale international NGO, the WWF. READ MORE

  3. 2. A changing energy security environment – a review of alternative energy carriers for light duty vehicles

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Julia Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Supply chain; Logistic; Energy security; Light duty vehicle;

    Abstract :   The increasing energy demand and its impact on the climate around the world has evoked several sectors´ efforts in order to develop and implement sustainable technologies. Political incentives and companies go toward great changes when it comes to reduction of energy sources from fossil-origins in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achievement of energy security. READ MORE

  4. 3. Managing and Executing Innovation Effectively in Large-Scale Distributed Organisations: A Case Study

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

    Author : Malin Kronvall; Victoria Jansson; [2022]
    Keywords : Innovation; Large-Scale Organisations; Implementation Strategy; Motivation; Process; Innovation; Storskalig Organisation; Implementeringstratergi; Motivation; Process;

    Abstract : Background. The need for innovation is clear since it can be viewed as one of the few lasting sources of competitive advantages for a firm. Firms with large sub-organisations need to be able to manage and execute new changes effectively, and to be able to stay competitive the firm needs to change and be more innovative. READ MORE

  5. 4. Large-Scale Agile Transformation : A Case Study Conducted in the Banking Industry with a Focus on Organizational, Managerial, and Cultural Aspects

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : AREEBA ZAMAN KHAN; SOPHIE ÅSTRÖM; [2021]
    Keywords : Large-scale agile; agile transformations; organizational change; change management; SAFe; bank; Frontit; Storskalig agil transformation; organisatorisk förändring; förändringsledning; SAFe; bank; Frontit;

    Abstract : In today's competitive market, established organizations need to adapt in order to survive. One way to do this is by transforming to agile. Since its origin in the IT industry, the agile approach has been embraced by several different industries. READ MORE

  6. 5. Blue Growth : Applications and properties of biochar made out of reed

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Axel Karlsson; Pinthira Fagerström; [2021]
    Keywords : Common reed; Phragmites australis; Giant reed; Arundo donax; Usage; Utilization; Baltic sea; Sweden; Eutrophication; Overfertilization; Nutrient discharge; Blue bioeconomy; Soil improvement; Feedstock; Pyrolysis; Biochar; Biocoal; Coal supplement; Bioenergy; Biofuel; Carbon sequestration; Fodder; Cost analysis; Bladvass; Phragmites australis; Italienskt rör; Arundo donax; Användning; Användningsområde; Östersjön; Sverige; Eutrofiering; Övergödning; Näringsläckage; Blå bioekonomi; Jordförbättring; Råmaterial; Pyrolys; Biokol; Bioenergi; Biobränsle; Kolbindning; Foder; Kostnadsanalys;

    Abstract : The climate on earth keeps getting warmer where heat waves, eutrophication, rising sea levels, extreme weather like flooding, droughts and wildfires are an expanding problem. The focus of this bachelor thesis is to determine the potential of mitigating eutrophication and while contributing to blue growth by harvesting and make use of reeds like Phragmites australis and Arundo donax. READ MORE