Essays about: "planetary boundaries"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 73 essays containing the words planetary boundaries.

1. 26. Investigating catchwork water-meadows as a social-ecological conservation opportunity with focus on Jämtland

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : John Lind; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Archaeology; Wetlands; Meadows; Jämtland; GIS;

   Abstract : Wetlands are crucial for respecting the planetary boundaries and reaching the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, but wetland areas in Sweden has decreased significantly. The need for restoration, stronger protection, and land-sharing opportunities requires exploration of the subsistence practices involving wetlands in the past. READ MORE

3. 27. Sustainable Development and Income Inequality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Simon Meister; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Income Inequality; Adjusted Net Savings; Weak Sustainability; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Income disparities and planetary boundaries present worldwide threats to social stability and security. An extensive body of literature studies the determinants of income inequality. Generally, economic growth and environmental sustainability are found to have moderating effects on income inequality. READ MORE

4. 28. Doing Business in the Doughnut: The sustainability of worker co-operatives

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Andreea Preluca; [2021]
   Keywords : Worker Co-operatives; Sustainability; Economic Democracy; Doughnut Economics; Sustainable Business Models; Sustainable Development;

   Abstract : The globally dominant form of business organisation, the Investor-Owned Firm or the Corporation, has been challenged in both academic settings and the wide world for falling short on ensuring environmental and social justice and sustainability. Alternative business models like co-operatives, with a rich though somewhat less known history and presence around the world, might prove a better fit for a thriving world and a sustainable future. READ MORE

5. 29. Have Radial Velocity Surveys Missed Any Planets?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Astronomi - Genomgår omorganisation; Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

   Author : Shah Raj; [2021]
   Keywords : radial velocity survey; transit method; exoplanet; habitable zone; habitable zone boundaries; HZ; early Mars; recent Venus; stability; instability; chaos; REBOUND; MEGNO; MEGNO maps; Hill sphere; stable systems; unstable systems; Physics and Astronomy;

   Abstract : The project was aimed at numerically assessing exoplanetary systems to distinguish their capabilities of hosting additional planets. The shortcomings of the radial velocity method sometimes causes hindrance in the detection of terrestrial planets. READ MORE

6. 30. Designing for the Circular Consumer : A design tool for clothing companies to engage consumers in the circular textiles economy

   University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för innovation, design och teknik

   Author : Erika Thunstedt; Ina Obernosterer; [2021]
   Keywords : Circular economy; circular design; design research; research through design; interactive research; design thinking; circular behaviour; design for sustainable behaviour; design for circular behaviour; design for circular consumption; design for circular consumers; innovation; design;

   Abstract : The current prevailing take-make-waste economy has caused the global climate crisis, operating outside the Planetary Boundaries of our planet (Rockström et al., 2009), disrupting nature's balance and affecting all life on earth (WWF and Global Footprint Network, 2019). READ MORE