Essays about: "Urban mining"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 69 essays containing the words Urban mining.

  1. 16. ‘Our own law is making us beggars’ : understanding the marginal experiences of governed, mine-side communities in Mutoko district, Zimbabwe

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

    Author : Saymore Ngonidzashe Kativu; [2021]
    Keywords : unequal ecological exchange; lifeworld; granite mining; governance; mining anthropology; natural resources curse; natural resources governance; Zimbabwe;

    Abstract : There is a rising interest in the Global South, to ensure that mineral resources are governed to benefit local communities where they are extracted. The shared Africa Mining Vision and economic aspirations in Zimbabwe seeking to integrate equity in governing and extracting mineral resources reflects such interests. READ MORE

  3. 17. Living With River

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Qing Liang; [2021]
    Keywords : river management; wetland; purification; anti-flooding;

    Abstract : This project aims to establish a river park with purification capacity and conservation of soil and water, protecting habitats for plants and animals. Combining local history and culture to form new urban landscape and improve the urban living environment. READ MORE

  4. 18. Rethinking Urban Connectivity - a Case of Skellefteå, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Boyang Kai; [2021]
    Keywords : urban connectivity; sub-arctic;

    Abstract : This project aims to explore alternative ways of promoting urban connectivity in Skellefteå, a northern Swedish city in the sub-arctic region. Skellefteå was initially known for its mining history, rich natural resources including wood, wind, and hydropower. READ MORE

  5. 19. Jokkmokk: The Arctic future - Climate transitions and Urban design Challenges in Winter Cities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Cibele De Rezende Guimarães; [2021]
    Keywords : winter city; climate-sensitive design; climate change; small cities; local economy; winter resilience; native people; Sami; cultural identity; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Polar nights, extreme cold, and snow are part of the identity of Arctic cities; these elements together set a particular demand for urban designers to find solutions to make the city more livable and attractive during the long dark days in the winter and still thrive on being enjoyable during the long bright days in the short summers. However, Arctic cities are threatened continuously by shrinking populations, climate change, and industrial exploitation (ex. READ MORE

  6. 20. Laptops and smartphones - a gold mine? : A material flow analysis of small electronics in a Swedish organisation with focus on metal resources

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Miljöförändring

    Author : Daniella Karlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Metals; bottom-up MFA; Recycling; Reuse; Urban mining; Stocks;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to contribute to today´s knowledge about stocks of electronic products on the organisational level. This is done by using a bottom-up MFA on laptops and smartphones in a chosen organisation, the data collected for this study is done by both semi-structured interviews and literature searches. READ MORE