Essays about: "pro-environmental initiatives"

Found 3 essays containing the words pro-environmental initiatives.

  1. 1. Conversion to a fossil free industry : Investigating certifications as motivatorsfor pro-environmental initiatives

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Industriell teknik

    Author : Jacob Vinnars; Johan Vinnars; Emma Buratovic; [2020]
    Keywords : certificate; eco-label; environment; motivators; pro-environmental initiatives;

    Abstract : Climate awareness is growing every day and pressure and expectations of powerful measures from companies are increasing. At the same time, the incentives for many companies to address climate change are small due to limited economic benefits. READ MORE

  3. 2. From being worried about the climate crisis to reducing or quitting traveling by air : and what Tågsemester and Vi håller oss på jorden has meant for this behavior change

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Ninja Tunbjer; [2019]
    Keywords : air travel reduction; flight free; pro-environmental behavior change; sustainability; communication; Vi håller oss på jorden; Tågsemester;

    Abstract : In order to transition to a society that can exist safely within the planet's biophysical limits, we need act on all levels simultaneously. This thesis focuses on how citizens can act individually and collectively to change behavior and to create acceptance and support for politics and companies to make necessary changes. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bottom up urbanism : Exploring the potential of bottom up initiatives as to encourage pro-environmental behaviour change and action

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Mathilde Riou; Elisa Carvalho Diniz; [2017]
    Keywords : pro-environmental behaviour; climate change; public spaces; bottom up; top down; place attachment; placemaking;

    Abstract : It has been widely acknowledged that environmental damage and changes in the global climate can be attributed to human activities. In their attempt to deal with these issues, current top down approaches to mitigate climate change not only have limited efficacy, but also fail at changing people’s behaviour. READ MORE