Essays about: "Urban Sustainability Transitions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 33 essays containing the words Urban Sustainability Transitions.

1. 1. Business Model Innovation for Energy Communities : A Cross-Comparative Analysis with the Business Model Canvas in the Swedish energy market

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

   Author : Sohel Abdu; [2024]
   Keywords : Energy Communities; Renewable Energy Systems; Business Model Canvas Innovation; Swedish Energy Policy; Prosumer engagement; Circular Energy Economy; Smart Energy Technology; Sustainable Energy Transition.; Energigemenskaper; Förnybara Energisystem; Affärsmodells Canvas Innovation; Svensk Energipolitik; Prosumer engagemang; Cirkulär Energi Ekonomi; Smart Energiteknik; Hållbar Energi Övergång;

   Abstract : This thesis undertakes a thorough exploration of business models for energy communities, specifically tailored to the unique requirements of the Swedish energy sector. Its objective is to identify and evaluate global business models for energy communities, focusing on their applicability within Sweden's regulatory, market, and socio-cultural contexts. READ MORE

3. 2. Upscaling agroecology in Sweden : a participatory-backcasting approach to investigate top-down measures for promoting an agroecological transition of the Swedish agricultural system

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

   Author : Pablo Ratti; [2023]
   Keywords : Agroecology; transition; top-down; scenario; participatory policies;

   Abstract : Alongside its important contribution to the increase of yields, industrial agriculture has also generated environmental, social and economical negative side effects. Moreover, the forecasted growth of the world’s population puts more pressure for solutions on how to increase food supply while reducing the negative effects of the current agricultural system. READ MORE

4. 3. Exploring the Future of Urban Development in the Region of Stockholm : Promotion of adolescent’s mental health and well-being through experimental governance

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Barbora Perinajova; [2023]
   Keywords : Experimental governance; Urban living labs; Urban sustainability transitions; Transition management; Mental health and well-being; Urban infrastructure; Adolescents.;

   Abstract : This thesis will explore the possible obstacles among Region Stockholm municipalities in promoting adolescents’ mental health and well-being through experimental governance. The thesis will examine the municipal and non-municipal points of view on specifically promoting adolescents’ mental health and well-being through experimental governance in the Swedish context with the use of urban sustainability transitions and transition management frameworks. READ MORE

5. 4. 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

6. 5. 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