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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Organic waste streams in the wine industry

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Hanna Eriksson; [2022]
   Keywords : wine; waste; utilization; grapes; residue; pomace;

   Abstract : Today, the annual global production of grapes surpasses seventy million tonnes. Of the grapes used toward winemaking, one fourth end up as pomace. In addition to pomace, vine pruning residues, stems and wastewater sludge contribute to the immense volumes of waste that for a long time has been considered as without value. READ MORE

4. 3. Evaluating the Embodied Carbon Impact of Modular Construction through the Application of Zero-Loss Yield

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Energi och byggnadsdesign; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Eduardo Neuman-Beer; [2021]
   Keywords : embodied carbon; modular construction; carbon efficiency; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Modular construction has recently become a renowned method of building. Many studies have been conducted on the benefits of modular construction; however, the available literature on its potential downsides is scarce. READ MORE

5. 4. An Affordable Proposal for an Urban Development in Mexico

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Tania Hueck; [2020]
   Keywords : Affordability; Social housing; Mexico; Sustainable Urban Design; Urban growth; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Mexico will need to provide about 26 million housing units by 2030 and it is only through the understanding of the current situation and the awareness of the main challenges that affect the housing problems, that appropriate responses to the context can be proposed. By providing decent, secure and affordable housing, social problems can be reduced improving health and security, local economies can be boosted and developed, and community sense, identity and place can be formed. READ MORE

6. 5. Towards Decarbonization : Waste Management Solutions for San Jose

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Mariano Villalta; [2020]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Costa Rica is a small country located in Central America. It is known for its lush forests and a completely renewable electricity grid. However, this country has a highly deficiente waste management problem. The entire waste ends up in landfills, and no economic or energetical value is taken out of it. READ MORE