Essays about: "alternative food distribution"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words alternative food distribution.

1. 1. Grassroots Initiatives for Urban Sustainability Transition: A Case Study of Urban Farming Projects in Informal Settlements in Nairobi, Kenya

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Margarita Oja Da Silva; [2023]
   Keywords : Global South; Grassroots Initiatives; Informal Settlements; Sustainability Transition; Sustainable Development; Urban Farming;

   Abstract : Cities in the Global South are undergoing rapid urbanization, where a high percentage of the urban poor live in informal settlements that lack basic services, are associated with unemployment, low-income levels, and insecurity. The impacts of climate change, intensive agricultural practices, and highly globalized food systems pose challenges to food security. READ MORE

3. 2. Autonomous Control in Advanced Life Support Systems : Air Revitalisation within the Micro-Ecological Life Support System Alternative

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Lukas Demey; [2023]
   Keywords : Advanced Life Support Systems; Cyber-Physical Systems; Control Architecture; Distributed Software Architecture; Space Exploration; Avancerade livsuppehållande system; cyberfysiska system; kontrollarkitektur; distribuerad mjukvaruarkitektur; rymdutforskning;

   Abstract : In recent years international space agencies have become more and more explicit about long term lunar and Martian space missions. With the space program Terrae Novae, the European Space Agency puts forward a focus on the development of Human & Robotic Exploration technologies essential in enabling such long term missions. READ MORE

4. 3. Ökade produktionskostnader och krisberedskap : en intervjustudie från ekologiska nötköttsproducenters perspektiv

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

   Author : Hanna Lundberg; [2023]
   Keywords : lantbruk; nötköttsproduktion; livsmedelssystem; livsmedelssäkerhet; försäljningskanaler; krisberedskap;

   Abstract : Kriget i Ukraina har bidragit till stora utmaningar för dagens producenter i form av ökade produktionskostnader. Kostnader för insatsvaror, el och drivmedel har skjutit i höjden vilket har bidragit till att lantbrukare tvingats skära ner sin produktion eller i vissa fall lägga ner den helt (LRF 2022b). READ MORE

5. 4. Transition towards a sustainable food system? An analysis of sustainable food initiatives in the rural district of Augsburg

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Anna Frede; [2022]
   Keywords : food system; transition; Landkreis Augsburg; Sustainability Science; Multi-Level Perspective; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In today's globalised economy, food system actors seek to introduce more sustainable structures in terms of alternative food systems, including short food supply chains, local food systems and organic food production, to reduce environmental impact and achieve social benefits. Using the Multi-Level Perspective to analyse expert interviews and the results of a citizen survey, this thesis explores the current status, barriers and opportunities for initiatives trying to improve the distribution of sustainable food in the rural district of Augsburg (official German name: Landkreis Augsburg). READ MORE

6. 5. Restaurant wholesalers’ role and participation in a local food network : A comparative case study of two Swedish restaurant wholesalers

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : Lukas Hempel; Jessica Hallin Johansson; [2022]
   Keywords : Local food network; Local food system; Restaurant wholesaler; Strategic fit; Supply chain; Value chain;

   Abstract : The implications of globalisation of food systems have led to a reconciliation of local food systems in modern times. As the local food systems have started to increase, it can still be seen that the conventional food supply chain is dominating the market. READ MORE