Essays about: "Sustainability in China"

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  1. 21. Controlling Social Sustainability in the Apparel Industry : A qualitative study of how Scandinavian apparel companies control social sustainability in their supplier networks

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Annie Berg; Julia Swanemar; [2022]
    Keywords : Outsourcing; CSR; Social sustainability; Supply Chain Management; Apparel Industry; Code of Conduct; Measurement; Control; Responsible purchasing; audits; International standards; ILO; UN; workers rights;

    Abstract : The apparel industry is one of the first industries being criticized and publicly shamed for not taking enough social responsibility for the workers in their supply chain. Today, most of the apparel production takes place in developing countries such as Bangladesh, China, Cambodia and Vietnam. READ MORE

  3. 22. Living environments that promote rural-urban immigrants integration in Shanghai

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Yifeng Xie; [2022]
    Keywords : Floating population; Urban villages; Social cohesion; Polycentricity; Transitional urbanism; Grid system; Public housing; Vibrant community; Neighborhood incubator; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The floating population, also known as rural-urban immigrants, is a typical type of domestic migration appearing in the process of urbanization in contemporary China. Due to the policy restrictions, the Floating population is in a disadvantageous position and lacks social security. READ MORE

  4. 23. Liveable Spaces for People - Improving Quality of Life for the Locals in the Tourism City of Macao

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Momoko Kotani; [2022]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Many cities around the world are undergoing urbanisation, developing undeveloped land or redeveloping underused areas due to changing times. Such developments often focus on attracting new residents and building new communities, and their economic benefits, so those areas are actively developed by developers and municipalities. READ MORE

  5. 24. Adaptation of buildings for climate change : A literature review

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

    Author : Cheng Cheng; [2021]
    Keywords : Climate change; Extreme weather; Building energy efficiency; Passive houses;

    Abstract : In September 2020, Northeast China suffered three unprecedented typhoons in half a month, and there was freezing rain in early November, all of which led to the large-scale urban power failure. The occurrence of these phenomena makes people directly see climate change and its impact on the living environment of human beings. READ MORE

  6. 25. Cultural Route As An Approach To Foster Regional Cultural Sustainability : A Study of Swedish Explorer Sven Hedin’s Expedition Heritage along the Silk Road in Northwest China

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Wei Zhang; [2021]
    Keywords : Cultural Route; Cultural Sustainability; Regional Development; Sven Hedin; Sino-Swedish Expedition; Northwest China; Silk Road;

    Abstract : This dissertation strives to analyze the role of the cultural route as an approach and evaluates its validity to foster regional cultural sustainability. The author has investigated the relationship between cultural route, cultural sustainability, and regional development through studying Swedish explorer Sven Hedin’s expedition heritage along the Silk Road. READ MORE