Essays about: "World Development Report"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 299 essays containing the words World Development Report.

  1. 21. Simulation of electric machine in test rig

    University essay from Högskolan Väst/Institutionen för ingenjörsvetenskap

    Author : Marcus Hagström; Peter Jaris; [2023]
    Keywords : Simulation; electrification; test rigs;

    Abstract : Electrification is a trend that is on the rise within the aviation industry. Electrifying more systems in airplanes leads to increased efficiency and safety. GKN Aerospace intends to simulate electric machines as a preliminary step before conducting real-world experiments for the purpose of testing different machine designs. READ MORE

  3. 22. Increasing ecosystem services at an industrial area : A study applied to Rönnskärsverken

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Lisa Larsson; Petra Ljunggren; [2023]
    Keywords : Green areas; Biodiversity; Environmental regulation; Nature Based Solutions; Stormwater management;

    Abstract : What are ecosystem services, what are the possibilities to use them as a solution to remediate environmental problems, and how can they be increased in an industrial area such as Rönnskärsverken? The aim of this master thesis was to investigate the potential and the incentive for increasing ecosystem services in Rönnskärsverken’s industrial area through green areas and nature based stormwater management solutions on the site.  Ecosystem services is a concept that was put on the political agenda in the UN in 2005 in order to create a common definition and valuation to raise awareness of the values that nature provides to human beings. READ MORE

  4. 23. The future is green : How the greenium of corporate bonds evolve over time and what factors impact yield

    University essay from Jönköping University

    Author : Daniel Witermark; Adam Neem Laahanen; [2023]
    Keywords : Green bond; greenium; OLS regression; Sustainable finance;

    Abstract : Background: The impact of climate change on people's health and lives is a growing concern, with viruses, malnutrition, and heat stress potentially causing up to 250,000 deaths per year between 2030-2050. To address this issue, organizations and institutions are taking action to create a more sustainable world. READ MORE

  5. 24. Växthuset En grön miljö att vistas i under hela året : ett gestaltningsförslag för ett vintersvalt växthus

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Kamilla Laursen Jakobsson; [2023]
    Keywords : växthus; vintersvalt växthus; medelhavsklimat; varmtempererade klimat; exotiska växter;

    Abstract : Traditionella växthus har genom åren främst används för odling, men utvecklingen och designen gjort att växthusen idag allt mera används som ett extra rum i trädgården. Dessa rum nyttas främst under vår, sommar och höst och under vinterhalvåret står växthusen ofta tomma eller utan grönska. READ MORE

  6. 25. Comparison of three methods for detection of Giardia in dogs and cats

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi

    Author : Tilda Ekvall; [2023]
    Keywords : Canine; feline; ELISA; SNAP test; immunofluorescence.;

    Abstract : Giardia is a parasite that causes disease in both humans and animals all around the world. Approximately 200 million people are infected each year. The parasite is spread mainly through contact with contaminated feces but can also be spread through food and water contaminated with infectious cysts. READ MORE