Essays about: "UN Sustainable Development Goals"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 147 essays containing the words UN Sustainable Development Goals.

1. 6. Energy demand and biogas production in rural areas : A case study in the Raqayapampa community in Bolivia

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

   Author : Halvor Solheim Haugen; Noel Arancibia Holm; [2023]
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   Abstract : Improved access to energy can greatly improve living standards, and there are correlations between increased access to electricity and higher scores on both the Human Development Index (HDI) and the Educational Development Index (EDI). Increasing access to energy can also help decrease dependability on hazardous fuels and energy sources, such as firewood for cooking. READ MORE

3. 7. Flood Simulation in the Colombian Andean Region Using UAV-based LiDAR : Minor Field Study in Colombia

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

   Author : Simon Höglund; Linus Rodin; [2023]
   Keywords : UAV; Unmanned aerial vehicle; LiDAR; Light detection and ranging; UAV-based LiDAR; UAV photogrammetry; Aerial photogrammetry; Flooding Colombia; UN Sustainability Development Goals; UAV; Obemannade flygfordon; LiDAR; Ljus- och avståndsdetektion; UAV-baserad LiDAR; UAV-fotogrammetri; Flygfotogrammetri; Översvämning Colombia; FN; hållbarhetsutvecklingsmål;

   Abstract : Flooding is a worldwide problem that every year causes substantial damage for the environment and stakeholders nearby, and this impact relates to several of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Colombia is specially prone to flooding as 17% of its surface area is at risk of extreme flooding. READ MORE

4. 8. Research on the Hydrothermal Conversion of Xylose Catalysed by CO2-H2O into Furfural

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

   Author : Robert Liao; [2023]
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   Abstract : Agricultural waste treatment and carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel combustion have been critical challenges for sustainable development. This work is part of a study on converting straw into biofuels, which involves using xylose as the material, carbon dioxide (CO2) as the catalyst, and water (H2O) and Gamma-Valerolactone (GVL) as the solvent to produce furfural through hydrothermal conversion. READ MORE

5. 9. A manufacturing company's approach to the 2030 UN SDGs affected by institutional differences and theory. : A master thesis within Engineering Management

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Robin Bikker; Serkan Chavush; [2023]
   Keywords : TBL; SDGs; Sustainable Manufacturing; Institutional theory and differences.;

   Abstract : Sustainability and sustainable production methods are becoming more important in the manufacturing industry all around the world. Within this trend, United Nations’ formulated 2030 Sustainable Development Goals are used as a target and guideline for developing a roadmap in manufacturing companies’ schedules. READ MORE

6. 10. Climate security: How is the United Nations responding to climate change as a source of insecurity and a hindrance to sustainable development in Sudan?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Nahom Kubrom; [2023]
   Keywords : Armed conflict; Climate security; Human security; Sudan; Sustainable Development; United Nations;

   Abstract : Climate security is a subject that focuses on the relationship between climate change and security. Climate security is a subject that supports the notion that climate change is amplifying existing security threats as climate change is having negative impacts on societies, the natural environment, and development which worsen the situation, especially in regions that already experiencing major challenges. READ MORE