Essays about: "Urban living labs"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words Urban living labs.

1. 1. Assessing the Transformative Potential of a Sociocracy-Informed Climate Change Adaptation Lab in Lund, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Rory Daniel Antoniuk; Spilios Iliopoulos; [2023]
   Keywords : Climate change; climate change adaptation; sociocracy; transformational change; transformative change; power; power cube; ladder of participation; complexity; systems; public participation; climate change adaptation lab; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Effective climate change adaptation necessitates enhanced public participation as there is a need for the voice of people to be meaningfully incorporated to facilitate transformational adaptation, contend with complexity, and avoid maladaptation. Despite this, widespread participation in climate change adaptation governance in Global North countries like Sweden is currently restricted by rigid power dynamics, even in spaces that purport to be transformationally participatory. READ MORE

3. 2. 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

4. 3. Disseminating Nature-based Thinking across Local and Global Networks : the case study of Turin (IT), CONEXUS (H2020, grant agreement n. 867564)

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Mariangela Pastorello; [2022]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; climate change adaptation strategies; urban planning; transformative learning; participatory communication; living labs; NBS projects; participatory governance; citizen science; European programmes;

   Abstract : Nature-based Solutions (NBS) are currently considered among the most effective tools available to city administrations and urban planners to tackle the negative effects of climate change.This umbrella concept comprises a large set of different low-impact technical solutions that are inspired/supported, or copied, from nature. READ MORE

5. 4. The fund seeking road map : A tool to help finance Nature-based Solutions

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Carrie Malone Friedman; [2022]
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   Abstract : Nature-based Solutions are gaining traction as a concept both in academia and in practice. However, creating a business case and seeking funding for NbS remains a significant obstacle in many cases. One ongoing project that works on addressing this challenge is the Horizon 2020 funded Conexus project. READ MORE

6. 5. City Districts as Sites of Experimentation and Learning for Sustainable Development : An Analysis of mid-sized Swedish Cities

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

   Author : Mareike Oelrichs; [2021]
   Keywords : Urban Living Lab; Experimentation; Case Study; Sweden; Learning;

   Abstract : In Sweden, it is expected that more than 90% of the population will live in cities by 2040. Therefore, cities have an important role in sustainable development to ensure high quality of life in the face of climate change and social challenges. READ MORE