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  1. 1. Drivers and Barriers for Biochar Deployment in Swedish Agriculture : a Multi-Level Perspective on Sustainability Transitions

    University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

    Author : Danielle Jansen; [2023]
    Keywords : Agriculture; Socio-technical transitions; Multi-level perspective;

    Abstract : There are several sustainability challenges (e.g., environmental degradation, biodiversity loss, and food insecurity) that agro-food systems face. Simultaneously, agriculture is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Forecasting Technological Diffusion through Analogies: Examining Historical Technologies to Assess the Future Growth of Green Hydrogen Electrolysis and Pipeline Network as Climate Mitigation Technologies

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Renz Homer Cerillo; [2023]
    Keywords : Technology diffusion; green hydrogen; electrolyze; pipeline; feasibility spaces; reference case forecasting; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Green hydrogen is an advantageous clean energy carrier that enables the decarbonization of hard-to-abate sectors and addresses the intermittency of renewables. However, its global production is currently constrained by inadequate infrastructure, high investment risks, and relatively technological infancy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Swedish Consumers' Perception of Virtual Power Plants : A mixed-method study of VPPs

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Filip Pettersson; Roni Batti; [2023]
    Keywords : Virtual Power Plant VPP ; Perceived Value; Consumer Engagement; Technology Acceptance; Diffusion of Innovation; Switching Suppliers; Electric Vehicle EV ; Solar Panel;

    Abstract : The phenomenon of Virtual Power Plant (VPP) has gained increased attention in many parts of the world in recent years. In 2022 the European Union, in response to the rising energy prices as well as the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, set a goal of speeding up the process of creating a digital energy system (European Commission, 2022, p. 20). READ MORE

  5. 4. National Ambitions and International Reality : Swedish armed forces financial and organizational conditions and responses to the diffusion of military innovation 2014-2022

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Kristian Reimers; [2023]
    Keywords : swedish armed forces; major military innovation; adoption capacity theory; diffusion; military technology; organizational capital; financial capital; financial intensity; stealth aircraft;

    Abstract : In this thesis an analysis of the impact major military innovations (MMI), their introduction and diffusion has had on Sweden in light of the recent moves to join NATO. Stealth aircraft has been studied in particular as an example of a MMI that has diffused in Sweden’s neighboring area and whether and how it has impacted Sweden’s foreign policy alignment. READ MORE

  6. 5. T HE GENDER EQUALITY CHARADE A Critical Perspective on the Adoption and Implementation of 40/60 Gender Quota in Malawi

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Tawonga Tiwonerepo Nyirongo; [2022-11-02]
    Keywords : Gender Quota; Gender Equality Policy; Donor Aid;

    Abstract : While gender quotas have been widely adopted by countries around the world as an affirmative action to enhance women’s participation and representation in politics and other public spheres, the impact of the phenomenon continue to vary across national borders. Notably, substantive research suggests that gender quotas promote representational equality and improve women's participation in politics and other spheres of public life. READ MORE