Essays about: "environmental planning policy"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 128 essays containing the words environmental planning policy.

1. 6. Policy and regulation options for new and emerging offshore wind markets

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

   Author : Inês Mendes Letra; [2023]
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   Abstract : This thesis addresses the need for policy and regulatory frameworks to support the sustainable growth of the offshore wind industry in new and emerging markets. The global need for clean and renewable energy is driving the emergence of offshore wind energy as a viable solution to achieve net-zero emissions goals. READ MORE

3. 7. Democratization of the Swedish Housing Policy

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Arkitekthögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Emelie Berglund; [2023]
   Keywords : Self-building; participatory design; autonomous architecture; demo- cratic housing policy; sustainable transitions; standardizations;

   Abstract : This report explores an alternative housing policy to Sweden’s overpriced and problematic housing situation. Research has revolved around how flexible frameworks of Swedish regulations and standardizations in the housing policy can improve sustainability through planning participation and self-building processes. READ MORE

4. 8. Beyond the Green: Exploring how municipalities consider the planning and implementation of nature-based solutions

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Victoria Johnson; Jade Yasmin Szegedi; [2023]
   Keywords : Nature-based solutions; Co-benefits; Municipal planning; Piggyback projects; Multifunctionality; Inter-departmental collaboration; Social involvement; Climate change adaptation; Societal challenges; Conflicting interests; Malmö; Rotterdam; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) are gaining popularity as tools to address societal challenges while providing social, economic, and environmental benefits. Given that NbS is a relatively new concept, there is a lack of guidance on how NbS in urban areas can be adapted to fit their socio-spatial context and provide benefits. READ MORE

5. 9. When is Electric Freight Cost Competitive? : Computational modeling and simulation of total cost of ownership for electric truck fleets

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Anton Zackrisson; [2023]
   Keywords : electric freight; battery-electric trucks; total cost of ownership; decision making under deep uncertainty DMDU ; cost-competitiveness; exploratory modeling and analysis EMA ; EMA workbench; quasi-Monte Carlo method; VRP; EVRP; elektrifiering; godstransport; elektriska lastbilar; total ägandekostnad; kostnadskonkurrenskraft; ruttoptimering;

   Abstract : Battery electric trucks (BETs) offer environmental benefits in terms of reduced carbon emissions and enhanced energy efficiency but have been challenged with economic viability compared to conventional internal combustion engine trucks (ICETs) caused by substantial acquisition costs, limited charging infrastructure, and concerns regarding range and payload capacity.  Previous studies focus on TCO at the vehicle or policy level but overlook the system and firm-level impacts. READ MORE

6. 10. Strategic Planning for Climate Adaptation - a case study of Åre municipality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : Kajsa Kronkvist; [2022]
   Keywords : Climate change adaptation; municipal planning processes; landslide risk management; mountain tourist destinations; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : Åre municipality, a well-known skiing resort in Sweden, has been classified as a primary risk area for landslides, due to a combination of global warming and increased pressure from expansion. The purpose of this study is to explore options to strengthen climate adaptation planning and reduce vulnerability in Åre. READ MORE