Essays about: "contaminacion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the word contaminacion.

  1. 1. Exploring the potential of Green Infrastructure to enhance urban resilience as part of the 2040 Development Plan La Paz, Bolivia

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Maritza Carlsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Risks in La Paz; Urban Parks; Urban Forest; Urban Nature-Based Solutions; Gender in Planning;

    Abstract : Cities continue to grow, and the rapid population growth, and overcrowding are increasing the pressure on local governments to provide basic services (e.g., housing, clean water, sanitation, basic health services, and education) and green space planning. READ MORE

  3. 2. Community Garden Streetscapes : promoting social cohesion between the formal city and the informal settlements in Hurlingham, Buenos Aires

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

    Author : Amanda Backlund; Evelina Bengtsson; [2020]
    Keywords : community garden; social cohesion; informal settlements; urban agriculture; streetscapes; streetscape design; Buenos Aires;

    Abstract : Urbanisation causes challenges related to environmental issues and social conflicts (Sijmons 2010; Elmqvist et al. 2018). On a local level, in the informal settlements of Hurlingham in Greater Buenos Aires, it is expressed through unequal distribution of urban land, severe floodings and segregation (Janches 2020a; van de Berg 2018). READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability assessment of potential wastewater treatment techniques in Tupiza, Bolivia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Burström; [2020]
    Keywords : MCA; wastewater treatment; sustainable sanitation; Bolivia; stabilisation ponds; anaerobic reactors; constructed wetland; alkaline treatment of sludge; ammonia treatment of sludge; MCA; avloppsrening; hållbara VA-lösningar; Bolivia; stabiliseringsdammar; anaerobiska reaktorer; anlagd våtmark; alkalin slambehandling; slambehandling med ammoniak; Análisis multicriterio; tratamiento de aguas residuales; saneamiento sostenible; Bolivia; estanques de estabilización de desechos; reactores anaeróbicos; humedales artificiales; tratamiento de lodo con cal; tratamiento de lodo con urea;

    Abstract : Aiming for sustainable sanitation systems can provide benefits among a vast range of Sustainable Development Goals. In this study the sustainability of potential options for renovating or upgrading thewastewater treatment plant in Tupiza, a rapidly growing city in theSouthern highlands of Bolivia, was evaluated. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reconquer Reconquista & the space of opportunities

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

    Author : Caroline Axelblom; Sophie Wiström; [2019]
    Keywords : narrative; reconquista; new urban agenda; landscape;

    Abstract : This study explores the narratives of the Reconquista’s river basin in the greater Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area, in particular the Morón River - the main polluter. The aim is to explore how to design counteractive narratives in regards to the current development. READ MORE

  6. 5. Diverting human urine from outhouses into agriculture in Nicaragua : for sanitation, fertilizer and recycling purposes

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för ekoteknik och hållbart byggande

    Author : David Adolfsson; [2017]
    Keywords : Nicaragua; Human urine; Urine diversion; Fertilization; Phosphorous.; Nicaragua; Orina humana; Desviación de orina; Fertilización de la orina; fósforo;

    Abstract : Human urine is a   valuable resource which has good potential to be used as a fertilizer all   over the world. In the developing countries sanitation and food security are   both issues that need urgent attention. READ MORE