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  1. 1. Spatial and Temporal Dynamics of  Carbon Sequestration in Stockholm  County's Green areas : A GIS-based Analysis

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Victoria Kareflod; [2023]
    Keywords : Carbon sequestration; carbon dynamics; decarbonization; scenario analysis; Corine land cover analysis; urban vegetation; carbon offset; Paris agreement; koldioxidlagring; koldynamik; dekarbonisering; scenarioanalys; marktäckesanalys; stadsvegetation; koldioxidkompensation; parisavtalet;

    Abstract : The human influence of global climate is an issue currently assessed in various mitigation strategies. Stockholm County has committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2040 and negative by 2045 according to the Paris agreement. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainable and affordable housing in Nairobi, Kenya : An analysis of challenges and opportunities from the perspective of key actors

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Toyah Eglin; [2023]
    Keywords : affordable housing; sustainable buildings; local implementations; bioclimatic adaptations;

    Abstract : The global urban population is projected to grow rapidly in the coming years, leading to an increase in housing demand that is not always met with adequate supply of quality housing. In the low-and middle-income context of Kenya, this gap has led to the proliferation of sub-standard housing implementations, with significant social and environmental impacts. READ MORE

  4. 3. Empowering Wind Power Development Through Tiering : Investigating the Role of Regional Governance in Värmland

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Patrick Lundmarck; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Wind power planning; Collaboration; Participation; Tiering; Regional governance; Sweden; Hållbar utveckling; Vindkraftsplanering; Samverkan; Delaktighet; Tiering; Regional styrning; Sverige;

    Abstract : In the light of the on-going climate emergency and energy crisis, wind power has been described as a rapid pathway towards increasing the share of renewable energy as well as electricity production. However, time consuming and complex permitting processes has been a central obstacle for the transition to take place. READ MORE

  5. 4. Potential of local producing bioenergy/biogas from waste in the municipality of Ragunda

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, design och hållbar utveckling (2023-)

    Author : Tomás Hayes; [2023]
    Keywords : Bioenergy; Biogas; Biomethane; Global Warming Potential; Rural development;

    Abstract : Population growth, climate change and increased global energy demand has led to the search for environment friendly energy sources. Ragunda Municipality’s major producers of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions are transport, agriculture, and work machines. READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable Best Practices in Electronic Sector : Printed Circuit Board (PCB) Industry

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Michelle Julius; [2023]
    Keywords : Printed Circuit Board industry; Circular Economy; Sustainability; Implementation; Sweden;

    Abstract : Environmental issues related to the Electronic and Electrical Equipment industry lead companies to consider a new sustainability model to decouple economic growth from resource consumption and waste generation. A significant body of literature focuses on materials and process innovation in the field of Printed Circuit Board (PCB), simultaneously limited attention has been given to industry practices and circular economy strategies. READ MORE