Essays about: "service to mankind"

Found 5 essays containing the words service to mankind.

  1. 1. Demand for Transportationin Circular Businesses : A System Dynamic approach

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

    Author : Vilhelm Erlandsson; Erik Åkerblom; [2021]
    Keywords : Circular economy; Circular business; Sustainability; Business model; Productservice system; Transportation; System dynamics; Supply chain; Cirkulär ekonomi; Hållbarhet; Transporter; System Dynamics; Affärsmodeller; Product-Service System; Värdekedjor;

    Abstract : One of the largest challenges’ mankind is currently facing has been recognized to be climate change. Moving towards climate neutrality, decoupling economic growth from resource use, and at the same time ensuring long-term competitiveness becomes highly important. READ MORE

  3. 2. Contributing to carbon neutrality within water distribution services

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Nassim Dagher; [2021]
    Keywords : water distribution service; carbon footprint; GHG emissions; action plan; framework;

    Abstract : Water production and distribution services, just like all human activity, have an impact on the environment. One indicator of that impact is its carbon footprint, which corresponds to the amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emitted due to that activity. In order to counter global warming, mankind must reduce the GHG emissions of its activities. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Green Area Factor, Green Infrastructure and Biodiversity : An investigation of the preservation of urban biodiversity within the city of Stockholm

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Alice Wikström; [2020]
    Keywords : Biodiversity; Urban Areas; Ecosystem Services; Green Infrastructure; Biotope Area Factor; Urban Planning; Urban Biodiversity; Sustainable Environment; Development District; Green Area Factor; Stockholm; Sweden; Green Infrastructure; Sustainable Urban Planning; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : Urbanization is increasing around the world and causes distress on the urban green areas as more and more people moves into cities. This leads to expansion and densification of the city and green areas within and around the cities run the risk of being exploited and fragmented. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ekosystemtjänster i miljökonsekvensbeskrivningar : en illustration av hur ekosystemtjänster används vid miljöbedömningen av kommunala översiktsplaner

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Ecology

    Author : Fia Lavemark; [2016]
    Keywords : ekosystemtjänster; miljökonsekvensbeskrivning; översiktsplan;

    Abstract : Vi människor blir i dagens samhälle mer och mer urbaniserade och strategin att förtäta städer används flitigt av många kommuner då det kan minska stadens miljöpåverkan. Trots detta är vi beroende av naturen och dess processer, så kallade ekosystemtjänster (EST). READ MORE

  6. 5. Sustainable IOC : Sustainable Society

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Avdelningen för maskinteknik

    Author : Birte Berlemann; Mitch Rhodes; [2005]
    Keywords : Olympic Movement; International Olympic Committee; Sustainability; Strategy; Backcasting;

    Abstract : Impacts of the Olympic Games on the biosphere and on the communities that host them are significant. Increasing size, scope and costs, rising security concerns, cultural and environmental impacts are some of the key issues facing host cities and those cities bidding or considering bidding for the Olympic Games. READ MORE