Essays about: "ecological sustainable communities"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 78 essays containing the words ecological sustainable communities.

  1. 36. Effects of land use on wetland carbon storage and ecosystem services in the tropics : A first estimation investing rural wetlands in central and eastern Uganda

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Astrid Hedman; [2019]
    Keywords : tropical ecosystems; wetlands; carbon stocks; ecosystem services; climate change;

    Abstract : Wetlands provide important ecosystem services (ES) by storing large amounts of organic carbon (OC) and being of high biological, cultural, and economical value. Uganda is covered by vast wetland areas but has with a booming population rapidly been decreasing due to pressure on lands. READ MORE

  3. 37. There’s a Snake in My Boot!

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elehored Nayeli Díaz Esquivel; Cristina González Bustillo; Sutapatr Tangstitporn; [2019]
    Keywords : Brand identity; corporate brand management; exotic skins; luxury industry; leather goods; sustainability; ethics; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Kering is a multi-player in the luxury industry, owning high-end brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, among others. A range of product lines of these brands use exotic skins as raw materials. Some argue that the use of such materials is too cruel and that the animal welfare cannot be guaranteed. READ MORE

  4. 38. Empowering the powerless: Investigating the sustainability of climate change adaptation through the lens of empowerment in Char Shakhahati, Bangladesh

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Tahura Farbin; [2019]
    Keywords : Empowerment; collective agency; Climate Change Adaptation; mainstreaming adaptation; Chars; Bangladesh; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate Change Impacts are a major concern for Bangladesh. The country is expected to face an increase of 11% in precipitation, drier winter periods causing droughts, extremely high temperatures, sea level rise changing the dynamics of discharge of water from rivers, etc. intensifying poverty. READ MORE

  5. 39. Sustainability analysis of some municipality's sketch plans in Stockholm Count

    University essay from KTH/Fastigheter och byggande

    Author : Hana Eliassi; Sarra Reguig; [2019]
    Keywords : Sustainability; sustainable development; sketch plan; planning; actions; Hållbarhet; hållbar utveckling; översiktsplan; planering; åtgärder;

    Abstract : Likt många andra länder står Sverige inför en ökad befolkningstillväxt de kommande åren, för att säkerställa att framtida generationer ska få verka under goda förhållanden är det av stor att det bedrivs en hållbar stadsutveckling. Genom att arbeta med den fysiska planeringens utformning försöker alltfler kommuner att utveckla och främja klimatsmarta och gröna samhällen. READ MORE

  6. 40. Exploring practitioner’s engagement with Indigenous communities to work towards sustainability

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Anna Durward; Iina Santamäki; Luong Nguyen; Muthoni Nduhiu; [2019]
    Keywords : Indigenous communities; Indigenous Knowledge; Strategic Sustainable Development; Adaptive capacity; Complexity; Leadership;

    Abstract : With the focus on addressing the sustainability challenge increases in the global agenda, the role of Indigenous communities and the knowledge they hold has been receiving increasing attention as a vital aspect in working towards sustainability. This research sought to bring forth the importance of Indigenous communities and their knowledge in addressing ecological and social sustainability. READ MORE