Essays about: "costa rica"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 98 essays containing the words costa rica.

  1. 21. The emergence of green hydrogen in Costa Rica A case study examining the impediments and opportunities to decarbonize the energy and transport sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Marta Hergueta; [2022]
    Keywords : Green Hydrogen; Decarbonization; Innovation; Costa Rica; Sustainability transitions; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Tropicalizing a technology entail adapting it to a tropical climate. This paper analyzes how an innovative solution for decarbonization – the green hydrogen - is introduced to Costa Rica. This research examines a niche trying to enter a sector under construction, contributing to the growing literature about this emerging sector. READ MORE

  3. 22. Innovation for Climate Change Adaptation in Costa Rican Coffee Production: A comparative analysis of cooperatives in the coffee regions Guanacaste & Tarrazú

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Oline Rugholm Jensen; [2022]
    Keywords : Costa Rica; coffee; sustainability transitions; climate change adaptation; cooperatives innovations; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Latin America is predicted to experience losses of almost 90% of land suitable for coffee production due to climate change by 2050. Simultaneously, worldwide coffee demand is increasing steadily and is expected to grow continuously due to new emerging niche markets. READ MORE

  4. 23. From Waste to Resource: Solid Waste Management in the districts of Sardinal and Tamarindo, Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Jeni Jasmin Särmäkari; [2022]
    Keywords : Solid waste management; Costa Rica; tourism; recycling; Integrated Sustainable Waste Management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Solid waste management has become a large challenge worldwide as the generation of waste continues to increase. Deficient linear solid waste management practices have significant impacts on the environment, health and economy and there is a need for more sustainable systems and processes. READ MORE

  5. 24. "Tire la piedra a la luna" - Parity of participation in the establishment of the national REDD+ strategy of Costa Rica

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Marina Mayer; [2022]
    Keywords : REDD ; environmental justice; environmental governance; parity of participation; Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities IPLCs ; Costa Rica; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In light of remaining high levels of deforestation, the importance of effective collaboration with Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities increasingly receives international attention. This qualitative case study aims to understand how the foundation for a just collaboration can look like by taking the example of one of the most widely discussed financing mechanisms, REDD+. READ MORE

  6. 25. Improving stream flow estimation in a montane rainforest stream in Costa Rica : The impact of adding a high flow estimation

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Martin Dahlin; [2022]
    Keywords : Streamflow information; Manning s estimation; rating curve; hydrographs; Vattenföring; avbördningskurva; hydrograf; Mannings ekvation;

    Abstract : A key piece of information necessary for water management is accurate streamflow information. However, the available data and resources for gathering information vary around the world. READ MORE