Essays about: "climate change mitigation policy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 94 essays containing the words climate change mitigation policy.
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1. Expectations and reality of sustainable stormwater management : A review of implementation of Nature-Based Solutions - A case study of Southern Stockholm
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : The shrinking of permeable areas in favour of urban development is a phenomenon described in both scientific literature and policy documents. Changes in rainfall intensity and frequency following climate change are expected, but predicting the exact magnitude of these changes remains unclear. READ MORE
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2. Bonus Slopus: Examining the Effect of Removing Bonus Incentives for Electric Vehicles on Adoption
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : In the global battle against climate change, the pursuit of sustainable transportation, particularly through the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), has become a central focus. This thesis investigates the specific case of Sweden and delves into the repercussions of removing the climate bonus subsidy for EVs, exploring its immediate and potential long-term impacts on the market. READ MORE
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3. Urban flood risk mitigation : A perspective form urban planning
University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurserAbstract : Due to the global warming and climate change, an increased frequency of high intensity rains and other disasters are expected all around the world. To predict this change in climate the IPCC has created a set of climate scenarios, RCPs, that will try to predict the future climate based on how much we are able to adapt and mitigate the effects we as a species have on the environment. READ MORE
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4. Mine Action and Climate Change: A Case Study of Water in Yemen
University essay from Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : The following research explores a critical intersection between the work of mine action and the climate. It addresses the amplified impacts of climate change on water in Yemen, a country afflicted by protracted conflict and growing climate threats. READ MORE
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5. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia
University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringAbstract : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. READ MORE