Essays about: "UNEP"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 essays containing the word UNEP.

1. 6. Climate Change and Internal Displacement

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Christian Troh; [2021]
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   Abstract : AbstractThere is a major relationship between these two aspects: climate change and IPDs (Internal Displacement Persons) – as climate change is a major challenge for people who faced displacement and leave their shelters – which makes their living conditions worst and it leads result in diminishing the wellbeing of people (Ferris, 2011). Moreover, it has been observed that the researcher has successfully contributed in accomplishing the research concern and attaining the effective results – while involving the role of international Humanitarian Law which is used to protect the needs of climate refugees/people displaced because of climate change – also, the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement can be relevant for meeting the protection needs of people who have been displaced because of climate change. READ MORE

3. 7. Adoption of Sustainable Packaging Solutions for the Fish Industry : A case study on a corrugated cardboard packaging solution for fresh fish

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

   Author : Andreas Kopp; Robin Falconer; [2020]
   Keywords : Fish industry; sustainable packaging; EPS; corrugated cardboard; diffusion of innovation; innovation adoption; sustainability; Fiskindustrin; hållbara förpackningar; EPS; wellpapp; innovationsspridning; innovationsadoption; hållbarhet;

   Abstract : The rapid development of plastic production the last couple of decades has led to extensive use of plastic products and vast problems with littering, waste management and exploitation of natural resources. Due to the cheap and easy production of plastics, the world’s population has extended the limit of acceptable usage. READ MORE

4. 8. Trace level analyses of selected perfluoroalkyl substancesin food: Method development and validation

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Mohammad Sadia; [2019]
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   Abstract : To comprise the future requirements to detect low levels of perfluoroalkane acids, includingbranched and linear perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS), perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA),and perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) in food items, here analytical methods fordetermination of PFOS, PFOA and PFHxS in six different food matrices (cow milk, butter,chicken egg, chicken meat, beef, and fish) were optimized and validated. The optimizedmethod was based on alkaline digestion and solid-liquid extraction using acetonitrile,followed by solid phase extraction (SPE) using a weak anion exchange cartridge as clean-up. READ MORE

5. 9. Global Priority Perfluoroalkyl Substances in Surface Waters:Establishing Baseline Levels on Regional Basis.

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

   Author : Abeer Baabish; [2019]
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   Abstract : Perfluorooctane sulfonic acid (PFOS) has been regulated under Stockholm Convention in 2009, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) was listed in 2019. Perfluorohexane sulfonic acid (PFHxS) is under review and could be included in 2021. READ MORE

6. 10. Mr. Zenawi's "green legacy" - promoting inclusive growth?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Macha Epp; [2019]
   Keywords : Green economy; Sub-Saharan Africa; discourse analysis; social inclusiveness; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The current state of our environment is alarming. Increasing natural disasters worldwide and rising pollution levels made a conventional economic growth model illogical to abide by. Alternative growth models are of actuality, with the Green Economy being the most popular. READ MORE