Essays about: "Voluntary environmental"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 144 essays containing the words Voluntary environmental.

  1. 1. Are Swedish stakeholders willing to protect nature?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Emelie Sabrie; [2023]
    Keywords : biodiversity; politics; environmental law; nature restoration law;

    Abstract : Biodiversity is declining in an unprecedented speed due to the fact that member states in the EU have tried but failed to protect biodiversity. Efforts have been made through voluntary commitments which have proven to be insufficient as targets are not met. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Role of Transport Purchasing Companies in the Reduction of Freight Transport Emissions : The Opportunities and Barriers of Environmentally Friendly Freight Transport

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

    Author : Alva Lundgren; Ellen Haavikko; [2023]
    Keywords : Freight transport; green logistics; environmentally friendly logistics; sustainable freight transport; voluntary environmental targets; corporate carbon strategies; transport purchasing companies; PESTEL-analysis; Godstransporter; grön logistik; miljövänlig logistik; hållbara godstransporter; frivilliga miljömål; företags koldioxidstrategier; transportinköpande företag; PESTEL-analys;

    Abstract : The freight transport industry accounts for a large and, moreover, an increasing share of the global greenhouse gas emissions. Despite this, previous studies point to the fact that freight transport purchasing companies (TPCs) do not take sufficient action to reduce emissions from the freight transports they buy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Italian winegrowers’ acceptance of results-based agri-environmental schemes

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Margherita Muzzillo; [2023]
    Keywords : outcome-based agri-environmental schemes; Italy; contingent valuation method; common agricultural policy;

    Abstract : As the debate around the cost-effectiveness of outcome-based agri-environmental schemes (AES) is growing at the European level, the potential of the payment-by-results system is currently being explored by researchers and policymakers. These payment schemes have many benefits. READ MORE

  5. 4. Assessing Credibility in the Voluntary Carbon Market? Developing, testing, and evaluating a credibility assessment framework using the Integrity Council for the Voluntary Carbon Market as a case study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Tim Ziegler; [2023]
    Keywords : voluntary carbon market; ICVCM; credibility; assessment framework; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Voluntary carbon markets (VCM) have grown significantly over the past years. However, the VCM is facing a ‘credibility crisis’ due to governance, technical, and market issues. Notably, despite the significant role of credibility in the VCM, a lack of systematic assessment frameworks in this area is discerned. READ MORE

  6. 5. Migration Decision-Making in Climate Vulnerable Countries : A Case Study of Young Climate Activists in Bangladesh

    University essay from

    Author : Miriam Bubniaková; [2023]
    Keywords : migration decision-making; voluntary immobility; climate change; climate activism; Bangladesh ;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the role of environmental perceptions and activism in migration decision-making within the context of a country highly vulnerable to climate change. It focuses on a case study of young climate activists in Bangladesh, and their aspirations for staying or moving. READ MORE