Essays about: "Sustainability Transitions"

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  1. 6. Farming without animals? The outlook for Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture as an alternative approach to food production in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kevin Edberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture; Multi-level Perspective; Sustainable transitions; Agri-food system; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Conventional agriculture and animal husbandry are leading causes of greenhouse gas emissions,environmental degradation, and biodiversity loss. Biocyclic Vegan Agriculture (BVA) is an approach that aims to address the concerns of modern agriculture and provide a sustainable and ethical alternative. READ MORE

  3. 7. Political Ecology of renewable energy transitions on the Åland Islands

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Moon Hee Chu; Miroslav Lakota; [2023]
    Keywords : Renewable energy transitions; Sustainability Science; Offshore wind farms; Political Ecology; Gender; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has become imperative. On the Åland Islands, planned large-scale offshore wind farms offer potential economic growth but entail environmental and social impacts. READ MORE

  4. 8. The role of umbrella organisations in facilitating sustainability transition - the diffusion of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Kaya Feddersen; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; sustainability transition; collective diffusion; umbrella organizations; intermediary roles; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Umbrella organizations of grassroot innovations can play important roles in facilitating sustainability transitions. This thesis examines such roles by studying national and regional umbrella organizations of energy cooperatives and community-supported agriculture in Europe. READ MORE

  5. 9. Driving the transition toward a sustainable future : A study of how innovation management can lead to successful implementation of sustainable initiatives

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Hanna Sandström; Johanna Nordgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: The automotive industry is currently facing one of its most significant transitions ever in terms of sustainable development, as it is estimated to account for 15% of total greenhouse gas emissions. To address this challenge, innovation has been argued as a necessary factor. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Role of Role Expectations: Exploring How Sustainability Managers Construct Their Role in Light of Competing Role Expectations

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Emmy Eriksson; Ludvig Sanner; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability managers; Emerging roles; Corporate sustainability; Role expectations; Role construction;

    Abstract : As organizations increasingly are expected to operate beyond the computations of financial benefit and incorporate social and environmental elements in their strategies, there has been a rise in Sustainability Managers (SMs). Positioned at the center of organizations' sustainable transitions, SMs face multiple competing demands on how to act. READ MORE