Essays about: "planetary boundaries"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 73 essays containing the words planetary boundaries.

1. 21. Towards Sustainable Shipping : A Sustainability Appraisal of Marine Fuels

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för byggnadsteknik, energisystem och miljövetenskap

   Author : Konstantinos Pardalis; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability; maritime; shipping; IMO; hydrogen; ammonia; biogas; LNG; LBG; regulation; marine engineering; sustainable development;

   Abstract : The maritime industry must deal with several challenges and difficulties to tackle climate change. Organisations and companies are pursuing strategies to decarbonize the operations and provide an efficient and sustainable model for the shipping sector that would not damage the natural environment. READ MORE

3. 22. Restoring Icelandic wetlands: challenges in governing complex ecosystems and restoration efforts

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Hildur Þórbjörg Ármannsdóttir; [2022]
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   Abstract : The environment and climate are in critical condition with climate change and the breaching of planetary boundaries. Various approaches are being implemented to tackle these issues, including Nature-based Solutions. READ MORE

4. 23. Universities and the Doughnut Strategy : Comparative analysis of university strategies and the integration of planetary and social boundaries and the general concept of sustainable development

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

   Author : Juliane Kraskes; [2022]
   Keywords : Planetary Boundaries; Social Boundaries; Universities; Sustainable Development; Strategy;

   Abstract : The 21st-century climate crisis and human development are placing a burden on the planet and society and require strategic integration as well as education about sustainable development. Universities are educational institutions and have the potential to encourage and empower a climate-friendly individual and collective behaviours and educate about the importance of sustainable development pathways that are grounded in social and planetary long-term goals. READ MORE

5. 24. Comparative life cycle assessment of two desiccant wheel dehumidifiers with industrial application

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

   Author : Astrid Ortis; [2022]
   Keywords : Desiccant wheel dehumidifier; adsorption dehumidification; life cycle assessment LCA ; EU Taxonomy; Rotorsorptionsavfuktare; luftavfuktning; livscykelanalys LCA ; EU taxonomi;

   Abstract : Humans spend around 80 percent of their lifetime indoors. The humidity level plays an essential part in indoor climate, both in non-industrial applications, such as thermal comfort, and industrial ones. Dehumidification is a technology in the field of thermal comfort and indoor climate to control humidity levels. READ MORE

6. 25. Why are ecological problems increasing when corporate sustainability practices are significantly growing? A planetary boundaries perspective of the Swedish food retail market’s sustainability reporting

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Ellen Olofsson; Klara Ribom; [2021-06-30]
   Keywords : Food industry; Planetary boundaries; Ecological limits; Sustainability reporting; Swedish food retail market.;

   Abstract : Background and Problem: The environmental debate has increased in society for the last couple of years and the main focus has been on climate change and carbon dioxide emissions. The concern has led to an increase of sustainability practices among companies and new directives from policymakers. READ MORE