Essays about: "Sustainability transitions"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 141 essays containing the words Sustainability transitions.

1. 21. Democratization of the Swedish Housing Policy

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
   Keywords : Self-building; participatory design; autonomous architecture; demo- cratic housing policy; sustainable transitions; standardizations;

   Abstract : This report explores an alternative housing policy to Sweden’s overpriced and problematic housing situation. Research has revolved around how flexible frameworks of Swedish regulations and standardizations in the housing policy can improve sustainability through planning participation and self-building processes. READ MORE

3. 22. The Social Sustainability of Digital Information Services in Sub-Saharan Africa : a Social Practice Perspective on Smallholder Farmers’ Use of Mobile Phone-Enabled Services for Agricultural Development in Kenya

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

   Author : Alvar Gonzalez Bujedo; [2023]
   Keywords : ICT; Pro-Poor Innovation; Knowledge Processes; Social Practice Theory; Human Capital; Social Capital; Sustainability Transitions; Participant Observation;

   Abstract : Nowadays, mobile phone-enabled services are reaching the rural poor farmer in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) with digital information for agricultural development. These digital services consist of access to social networks and customised information that are expected to enhance farm management due to knowledge exchange and learning. READ MORE

4. 23. Breaking Free From Financial Inertia : The Barriers Causing and Enablers Mitigating Financial Inertia in Circular Business Model Transitions

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

   Author : Paula Arbenius; Elias Norling; [2023]
   Keywords : Circular Business Model; Financial Inertia; Financing; Service-Based Business;

   Abstract : Background: Regulations and Governments prompt companies to reassess their practices and align with sustainability standards. It emphasizes a transition towards circular business practices, which requires large amounts of capital to commit to the adoption of circularity fully. READ MORE

5. 24. Understanding the potential future capacity of distributing green steel solutions - current knowledge and future challenges

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

   Author : Heba Alwan; [2023]
   Keywords : Carbon dioxide CO2 ; greenhouse gas GHG emissions; Steelmaking fossil-free; direct hydrogen reduction; Sustainability transitions.;

   Abstract : Transitioning from the conventional steel process to a direct hydrogen reduction process in the steel industry is a significant step towards reducing carbon dioxide emissions and achieving greater sustainability. The process involves using hydrogen gas as a reducing agent instead of carbon to remove oxygen from the iron ore. READ MORE

6. 25. Kill your darlings. A case study on balancing perform and transform towards net zero emission and what implications shifts in green technology may have on business models

   University essay from

   Author : Filip Stener; Marielle Plaza; [2022-04-07]
   Keywords : transformation; sustainability; investments; green technology; business models; servitization; partnerships; profit; finance;

   Abstract : Large manufacturing companies with the ability to use internal sources of capital to finance their investments in green technologies face several complex issues and decisions on how to perform today to finance their transition. There is currently a lack of research on how companies can accelerate sustainable transitions. READ MORE