Essays about: "local needs"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 925 essays containing the words local needs.

  1. 31. Energy Poverty : Computing the silent problem of developed countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Alfred Larsson; Märta Strømme; Herman Falkenmark; Freja Klucis; [2023]
    Keywords : Energy Poverty;

    Abstract : Energy poverty is a new term in the Swedish context, though it is becoming increasingly more relevant because of inflation and higher prices for electricity. Because research on the matter is scarce in developed countries such as Sweden and similar contexts in the EU, it creates uncertainty whether there is a ‘correct’ way of conducting energy poverty research. READ MORE

  3. 32. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania

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

    Author : Linus Linse; [2023]
    Keywords : nature restoration; power relations; carbon forestry;

    Abstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE

  4. 33. Sustainable management of the African elephant – stakeholder solutions to a human-wildlife conflict

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry

    Author : Varwi Jacob Tavaziva; [2023]
    Keywords : sustainability; hunting; stakeholders; meat; bees; chillies;

    Abstract : Densities of African elephants have increased in southern Africa, reaching a population size of 45000 in some protected areas such as Hwange National Park, which is beyond the estimated carrying capacity of 15000. The overpopulation of elephants at Hwange National Park has stimulated considerable debates among stakeholders about the effective and sustainable approach to managing elephants. READ MORE

  5. 34. Neighbourhood Mosaic: Regeneration Project for the large-scale housing area in Malmö, Sweden

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

    Author : Mariia Khalimon; [2023]
    Keywords : Regeneration; Reuse; Transformation; Adaptive transformation; Social Sustainability; Sustainability; Sustainable Urban Design; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : The problem of outdated large-scale housing estates has been prevalent in many cities, resulting in unbalanced social issues, uncomfortable living conditions, and a lack of response to climate change. The research focuses on the Almgården area in Malmo, Sweden, and aims to address these challenges by proposing a sustainable design solution that can improve the quality of life for residents while reducing environmental impact. READ MORE

  6. 35. OPERATIONALIZING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOAL 11 : Utilization of a neighborhood sustainability assessment tool for localizing the sustainable development goals in Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

    Author : Johannes Boxner Åsbrink; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development Goals; SDG.11; localization; operationalization; sustainable urban development; composite index; thematic analysis; analytical hierarchy process;

    Abstract : Efforts towards sustainable urban areas are fundamental for the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs], embodied in goal 11 of sustainable cities and communities. Sustainable urban development requires the goals to be localized and operationalized to the applied areas needs and prerequisites. READ MORE