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1. 1. Earth Architecture - Towards a Sustainable Future?

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

   Author : Caroline Halje; Hanna Wernersson; [2022]
   Keywords : Earth architecture; clay; building material; sustainability; future building; Tanzania; Dar es Salaam; field study; green building; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : It is widely recognised that the two major challenges of the 21st century are climate change and poverty. The building sector is responsible for over a third of all global carbon dioxide emissions. READ MORE

3. 2. "Stuck in Hel Joseon"

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Ella Holttinen; [2020]
   Keywords : South Korea; Hel Joseon; millennials; compressed modernity; Confucianism; neoliberalism; human capital; achievement society; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : South Korea is well known for its development miracle: the nation has managed to develop from the state of extreme poverty to the World´s 12th largest economies in a period of five decades. However, the negative consequences and side effects of this rapid growth, and issues of the contemporary Korean society has been less discussed, especially from the perspective of the Korean youth. READ MORE

4. 3. Energy Access for the Most Vulnerable Groups : A Study on the Long-Term Effects of Energy Access in a Refugee Camp Context with Inclusion of the Host Community

   University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

   Author : Marie Stjernquist Desatnik; [2019]
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   Abstract : The UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development outlines 17 goals to end poverty and ensure the right to development for everyone. Previous research has found that 2/3 of the goals partly depend their success upon whether SDG 7 Ensure access to sustainable, affordable and modern energy for all is achieved or not. READ MORE

5. 4. LYNK&CO CIRC : WHAT IF THE AUTOMOTIVE BUSINESS EMBRACED A CIRCULAR MINDSET?

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

   Author : Karl Marteliusson; [2018]
   Keywords : Circular Economy Automotive Design;

   Abstract : This project is questioning our modern way of life. With the current capitalistic economy we are draining the world on resources and creating inequality among people. It is often said the the capitalistic system is lifting people out of poverty and there is no better way. READ MORE

6. 5. Electrification and Development:The case study of Rwanda

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Joakim Hallander; [2017]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Electrification; Rwanda; Literature Review; Statistical Analysis;

   Abstract : As of today, 1.1 billion people in the world lack access to electricity, while 2.9 billion rely on polluting fuels such as firewood, charcoal and kerosene for cooking. This is most prominent in Sub-Saharan Africa where two thirds of the population do not have access to electricity and modern cooking fuels. READ MORE