Essays about: "dams and sustainable development"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words dams and sustainable development.

  1. 6. Addressing the Electricity Shortfall in Pakistan through Renewable resources

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Ayoub Hameedi; [2012]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; solar panels; Physical water scarcity; Gemasolar power plant; climate change; biogas plants; windmills;

    Abstract : This report focuses on addressing the electricity shortfall in Pakistan with the help of renewable resources. At present, the country is facing a shortfall of almost 7,000 megawatts (MW) which is affecting every walk of life and causing almost 1.5 to 2% GDP loss on annual basis. READ MORE

  3. 7. Ethiopian Energy Systems : Potentials, Opportunities and Sustainable Utilization

    University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Dawit Hailu Mazengia; [2010]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Energy; Ethiopia;

    Abstract : Ethiopia is a nation endowed with huge amount of water, wind, solar and geothermal energy potentials.However, regardless of its enormous potentials the energy system is highly dependent on traditional fossilfuels and biomass and only about 32% of the nation‟s population has access to electricity. READ MORE

  4. 8. Achieving Sustainable Development – With focus on Dams and the Role of Japan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Sophie Landberg; [2010]
    Keywords : Sjörätt; Maritime law; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Begreppet innefattar ett antal faktorer, men kännetecknas främst av en integrering av miljöskydd och utveckling, tillgodoseendet av rättigheter i förhållande till framtida generationer och mellan stater, och ett hållbart nyttjande av naturresurser. Konceptet fick internationellt stöd i början av 1990-talet, men har fortfarande en oklar rättsstatus på internationell nivå. READ MORE

  5. 9. Investigating conditions for transfer of learning in an outdoor experiential study abroad program

    University essay from Estetiska institutionen

    Author : Michael Laden Anderson; [2006]
    Keywords : Transfer of learning; outdoor education; experiential learning; culture and ecology; study abroad; Thailand;

    Abstract : The purpose of the study was to investigate how teaching for transfer of learning was built into a month-long outdoor experiential education course within a semester long study abroad program and to address the extent to which student perception of learning gains could be transferred for use in future courses and for later in life. From a program planning and evaluation perspective it was also important to determine what types of activities and experiences within the course were instrumental in helping students to develop concepts and skills that could be transferred to life after the course. READ MORE