Essays about: "cost-benefit analysis CBA"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 essays containing the words cost-benefit analysis CBA.

  1. 1. Assessing the Effectiveness of Urban Trees with Skeletal Soils in Flood Risk Mitigation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Molly Boberg; [2024]
    Keywords : Flood Management; Climate Adaptation; Nature-Based Solutions NBS ; Urban Trees; Skeletal Soil; Hydrologic Modelling; MIKE; Översvämningshantering; Klimatanpassning; Naturbaserade lösningar; Stadsträd; Skelettjord; Hydrologisk modellering; MIKE;

    Abstract : With increased urbanization and climate change, heavy rainfall events and urban floods are becoming more frequent. To meet the demands for effective climate adaptation strategies and mitigation measures, Nature-Based Solutions (NBS) have received increased attention. READ MORE

  3. 2. A cost-benefit analysis of electrification of LCVs : A Study-Case in the City of Curitiba, Brazil

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

    Author : Rodrigo Fernandes; [2023]
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    Abstract : This thesis addresses the urgent global imperative of achieving carbon neutrality, with a specific focus on the relationship of environmental and economic concerns within urban freight transportation. The primary objective is to provide valuable insights and support to freight companies in Curitiba, Brazil, as they embark on a transition towards sustainable and eco-friendly mobility solutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Cost Benefit Analysis of Continuous Cover Forestry in Djurholmen, Skåne

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för miljö- och klimatvetenskap (CEC)

    Author : Moa Morency; [2023]
    Keywords : continuous cover forestry CCF ; clear-cut forestry CF ; cost-benefit analysis CBA ; ecosystem services; climate mitigation; timber production; Norway Spruce Picea abies ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Forests and forest products are important, not just for timber production, the forest ecosystem plays several important roles, such as water purification, carbon sequestration for climate mitigation and recreational values. How the forests are managed varies throughout the globe, in Sweden the most used system is the clearcutting system (CF), however continuous cover forestry (CCF) is gaining popularity and is being tested in several places. READ MORE

  5. 4. Results Measurement of Livelihood Interventions in the Humanitarian Field, using a Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF) to analyze the Economic Rate of Return (ERR) of an income-generating activity (IGA) project in a post-disaster setting, in San Andres Osuna, Guatemala

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Olof Hörmander; [2023]
    Keywords : aquaponic fish tanks; results measurement; humanitarian work; development; sustainability; livelihoods; sustainable livelihoods framework SLF ; Economic Rate of Return ERR ;

    Abstract : There is limited evidence-based data on income-generating interventions, both within thehumanitarian and the development field. Nevertheless, there is a growing and unavoidable nexus between the two fields, and therefore also, within their methodologies for measuring project intervention results, as well as their success rates. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Comparative Study on Two Offshore Wind Farm Siting Approaches in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Anders Nyberg; Oskar Sundström; [2023]
    Keywords : Multi-Criteria Decision Making; Analytical Hierarchy Process; Cost Benefit Analysis; Offshore Wind Farm Siting; Swedish Exclusive Economic Zone; Levelized Cost of Energy; GIS; Sweden; Renewable Energy; Offshore Wind Energy; Spatial Model Comparison; Multikriterieanalys; Analytisk hierarkiprocess; Kostnadsintäktsanalys; Siting av havsbaserade vindkraftverk; Sveriges exklusiva ekonomiska zon; Nivåkostnad för energi; GIS; Sverige; Förnybar energi; Havsbaserad vindkraft; Jämförelse av spatiala modeller; Multi-Criteria Decision Making; Analytical Hierarchy Process; Cost Benefit Analysis;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore the ability of a multi-criteria decision making with analytical hierarchy process (MCDM-AHP) model to emulate the results of a cost benefit analysis (CBA) model in the context of offshore wind farm siting within the Swedish exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The research question addressed is whether the MCDM-AHP analysis produces similar results to the CBA analysis. READ MORE