Essays about: "challenge of going global"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 21 essays containing the words challenge of going global.

1. 6. Exploring Localized Humanitarian Innovation: A combined scoping study and case study of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Jessica Eliasson; Maria Gustafsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Humanitarian Innovation; Localization; Localized Humanitarian Innovation; The Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.; Technology and Engineering; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Within recent years, the concept of Humanitarian Innovation (HI) has emerged and received growing attention within the humanitarian system as a critical means of adapting to growing complexities, uncertainties and resource scarcity. While perceived as a means of stimulating broader system changes and increasing effectiveness and efficiency of humanitarian assistance, current efforts of HI have met criticism for being too top-down driven, Northern biased and detached from local actors priorities and needs. READ MORE

3. 7. How Can Unit Pricing Be Employed and Improve Municipal Waste Management in Shanghai?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Lan Li; [2020]
   Keywords : Pay As You Throw; Unit Pricing; Municipal Solid Waste Management; Source Separation; Waste Reduction; Recycling Behavior; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : China is on a transition to waste management charging reform and pursuing effective eco-nomic incentives on an individual level. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)/Unit pricing is recog-nized as an important and effective means to waste prevention and source segregation ren-dered by the government mostly in the developed countries. READ MORE

4. 8. Opportunities, Barriers and Preconditions for Battery Energy Storage in Sweden : A Study Investigating the Possibilities of Grid Connected Lithium-Ion Battery Energy Storage Systems in the Swedish Electricity Market

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

   Author : Maja Isaksson; Ellen Stjerngren; [2019]
   Keywords : Energy storage; Battery energy storage system; Lithium-ion batteries; Stationary applications; Grid flexibility; Electricity market; Regulatory framework;

   Abstract : The global energy system is under transformation. The energy transition from a centralized, fossil fuel based energy system to a more decentralized, renewable energy based system will challenge the balancing of electricity supply and demand. This stresses the importance of grid flexibility. READ MORE

5. 9. Development of Tempeh on Swedish Legumes

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Livsmedelsteknik och nutrition (master)

   Author : Nils Åström; [2018]
   Keywords : Product development; Process optimization; Food technology; Fermentation; Tempeh; Meat substitute; Vegan product; Swedish legumes; Livsmedelsteknologi; Agriculture and Food Sciences; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : The emerging market for meat substitutes has largely been filled with different types of soy products. Although soy usually has a lower environmental impact than meat, soy is not entirely unproblematic. Deforestation and global transportations are two negative effects of the increasing production of soybeans. READ MORE

6. 10. Climate responsive building design in warm and humid climates

   University essay from Lunds universitet

   Author : Christoffer Maljanovski; Ahmed Sharawe; [2018]
   Keywords : affordable housing; building designs; climate considerations; thermal comfort; developing countries; dar es salaam; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : This study assess the climate consideration in building designs and aims to explore the extent of passive house performances in warm and humid climates. Previous studies have shown significant correlation between climate conscious building designs and meaningful improvements in indoor climate. READ MORE