Essays about: "countries for transition"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 295 essays containing the words countries for transition.

  1. 6. Towards Water Resource Recovery Facilities : Environmentally Extended Techno-Economic Assessment of Emerging Sewage Sludge Management Technologies in Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Harry Tibbetts; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular Economy; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrothermal Carbonisation; Cirkulär ekonomi; Waste Valorisation; Systems Analysis; LCA; MFA; EFA; TEA; Hydrotermal Carbonization;

    Abstract : Municipal sewage sludge (MSS) management varies widely between countries and legislative regimes. Within the European directive for sewage treatment France applies over half of MSS to arable land, while The Netherlands has banned the practice (Kelessidis et al, 2012). READ MORE

  3. 7. Are renewable sources displacing fossil fuels in electricity generation? : A panel data investigation on global data

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Andreas Sörling; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; Energy transitions; Green Growth; Displacement Paradox; Jevons Paradox; Panel Data;

    Abstract : As the consequences of climate change is increasing the need of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy globally is becoming more urgent. A central question that has been questioned in the literature is that if the world is on track on a transition away from fossil fuels or if we are only adding renewable energy to the energy mix in a world that continues to grow and consume more energy. READ MORE

  4. 8. Consumer Perceptions of Circular Practices in the Textile Sector and the Relation to Consumption Behaviour : Practical Implications for Stakeholders in the Textile Industry

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Elina Lewe; [2023]
    Keywords : Textile industry; circular economy; circular practices; consumption behaviour; value and risk perceptions;

    Abstract : The textile industry has a substantial negative impact on the environment. In order to decrease the environmental impact, the industry needs to transition to a more sustainable and circular system. READ MORE

  5. 9. Institutional Quality and Public Renewable Energy Investments : A panel quantile regression analysis on the effects ofcorruption on the renewable energy transition in middle-income countries

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Nationalekonomi; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Filip Halldén; Anna Hultberg; [2023]
    Keywords : quantile regression; panel data; renewable energy investments; public investments; determinants of investments; middle-income countries; corruption;

    Abstract : To avoid the worst effects of climate change, we need to end our reliance on fossil fuels and invest in alternative, renewable sources. Despite making up only 25% of total renewable energy investments, public investment is still vital due to its ability to encourage investments through policy measures and programs. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Role of the BRICS in the climate change regime

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Sofia Franklin; [2023]
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    Abstract : The overall aim of this research is to examine the BRICS’ leadership, arguments, and positions in three of the UNFCCC Conferences of the Parties 2009-2022 and highlight the role BRICS have played in the final declarations at these climate summits. When the United Nations Framework on Climate Change was created and entered into force in 1994, developed countries of the West were assigned leadership for the transition to a more sustainable world, but this leadership has become increasingly fragmented in recent years and the leadership in the climate change regime appears unclear. READ MORE