Essays about: "embargo"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 74 essays containing the word embargo.

  1. 1. Improving the thermal climate of schools in semi-desert climate : A case study of solutions in La Guajira, Colombia

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem och byggnadsteknik

    Author : Michael Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar chimney; Thermal comfort; Classrooms; School; La Guajira; Colombia;

    Abstract : As the climate changes, hot regions like La Guajira's semi-desert will become even hotter. It is projected that the average temperature in this region will increase by 2.4 ℃ over the course of this century, with a 20 % reduction in precipitation. READ MORE

  3. 2. Governance for Climate Change Adaptation in transboundary conservation areas A case study of La Amistad International Park (Pacific Side) between Costa Rica and Panama

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Ana Monroy Chaparro; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change adaptation; Multilevel Governance; Transboundary conservation area; La Amistad International Park PILA; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : El cambio climático es un problema global urgente que afecta a millones de personas y diversos ecosistemas. Sin embargo, existe una brecha significativa entre lo que se ha hecho y lo que es necesario para la adaptación al cambio climático. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ecosystems Services in swidden agriculture in the Peruvian tropical Andes : the Kechwa-Lamas farm-forestry system

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Geannine Gisset Chabaneix Portocarrero; [2023]
    Keywords : swidden agriculture; ecosystem services; Peru; Amazon;

    Abstract : In the Amazon, life supporting services are importantly associated to forest areas. Nevertheless, the connection of ecosystem services to agricultural systems it is also of great importance, because agriculture is one of the most important causes of degradation and loss of these areas. READ MORE

  5. 4. Embodying the transformation: An exploration of the role of art-based approaches in achieving a just and sustainable city through citizen participation in Malmö

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Rabea Sorka Sophie Tzschabran; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability science; creative placemaking; experiential learning; inner transformation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The exposure of societies to climate change requires cities to adequately respond to increasing environmental pressures while ensuring the well-being of citizens. Here, sustainable urban planning is an important tool. READ MORE

  6. 5. Evaluating electrolyser setups for hydrogen production from offshore wind power : A case study in the Baltic Sea

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Kenzo Franzén; [2023]
    Keywords : electrolysis; energy systems modelling; green hydrogen; offshore wind power; power-to-x; electrólisis; energía eólica marina; hidrógeno verde; modelado de sistemas de energía; power-to-x;

    Abstract : As part of the transition towards a fully sustainable energy system, green hydrogen shows great potential to decarbonise several hard-to-abate sectors. To provide the fossil-free electricity required for electrolysis, offshore wind power has emerged as a suggested option. READ MORE