Essays about: "obstacles and goals"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 136 essays containing the words obstacles and goals.

  1. 6. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

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

    Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE

  3. 7. BREAKING BARRIERS: Unveiling Best Practices for Promoting Urban Cycling

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Karlijn Bruijs; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban cycling; Barriers; Best Practices; Bike Policies; Sustainable Mobility; Case Study; Support Base; Hard Measures; Soft Measures; Urban Context.;

    Abstract : This study investigates the barriers faced by cities in their efforts to increase the number of urban cyclists and aims to identify best practices to fulfil cities' ambitions. The research explores the multi-dimensional nature of the obstacles and highlights the significance of understanding and addressing them effectively. READ MORE

  4. 8. Social Entrepreneurship in the Favelas of Brazil: Challenges and Constraints

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

    Author : Mohammed Rafid; [2023]
    Keywords : social entrepreneurhip; Minor Field Study; MFS; Brazil; inequality; global challenge; UN 2030; sustainable development goals; SDGs; socialt entreprenörskap; Brasilien; omjämlikhet; globala utmaningar; FN 2030; hållbarhetsmål; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : As global inequality reaches unprecedented levels, social entrepreneurship has emerged as a promising tool for addressing this and fighting some of the most challenging social issues of our time. This thesis seeks to dive into the specific challenges that social entrepreneurs encounter in low-income settings by conducting a case study in the favelas in Brazil, one of the world’s most widely recognized low-income areas. READ MORE

  5. 9. Exploring energy justice concerns in the energy transition of Kosovo - a qualitative analysis of governance and challenges in the implementation of renewable energy technologies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Eda Belgin Abedin; [2023]
    Keywords : Just Energy Transition; Energy Justice; Sustainability Science; Renewable energy technologies; Kosovo; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The advancement of global warming and climate change are viewed as catalysts for the energy transition, which is not only technological, but also embedded in broader socio-ecological and political dynamics. Decarbonizing Kosovo, a country heavily reliant on coal production, presents major challenges. READ MORE

  6. 10. Incorporating Sustainability into Organizational Culture: An Exploration of Challenges and Solutions in the Swedish Banking Sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Anila Birinxhiku; Melina Hägerö; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Organizational culture; Change management; Challenges; Solutions; Swedish banking sector; Social Sciences; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Sustainability has emerged as a critical aspect of business operations globally, encompassing environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance factors. With its ability to allocate financial resources, the banking sector plays a unique role in achieving global sustainability goals. READ MORE