Essays about: "Sustainability science"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 715 essays containing the words Sustainability science.

  1. 11. Revitalizing Jute Farming: A Case Study of ICARE Scheme in West Bengal, India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Upasana Sen; [2023]
    Keywords : Jute farming; jute policy; Jute- ICARE; Social Learning Theory; System Thinking; DPSIR; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Jute-ICARE initiative by the Government of India aims to address climate change's impact and improve jute farmers' livelihoods. This study investigates the challenges and opportunities for jute farmers in adopting the scheme's technologies using the DPSIR framework and the social learning theory. READ MORE

  3. 12. 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. 13. Framing and supporting Sustainable Entrepreneurship : A Qualitative Study of Science Park

    University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Globala studier

    Author : Evgeniia Popova; [2023]
    Keywords : Science Parks; Sustainable Entrepreneurship; Sustainable business development; Start-ups; Early-stage entrepreneurs; Sustainability.;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how Jönköping Science Park frames and supports sustainable entrepreneurship in the region. More specifically, it discusses how this Science Park implements sustainability in collaboration with entrepreneurs and start-ups. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hunting Hotspots - A framework to assess the effectiveness of using environmentally extended input-output models as a method to identify CO2-eq hotspots in the upstream supply chain of a company

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Elisa Anni Bauer; [2023]
    Keywords : GHG emissions; Effectiveness; Hotspot analysis; Environmentally Extended Input-Output; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Industry’s indirect upstream greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions contribute significantly to climate change. To identify and reduce them, some companies conduct a hotspot analysis using an environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) model (often utilizing EXIOBASE database). READ MORE

  6. 15. 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