Essays about: "socio-technical transition theory"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 22 essays containing the words socio-technical transition theory.

1. 6. The role of innovation-driven SMEs in upscaling niche innovations within a regional context: An investigation of SMEs developing new mobility solutions in Västra Götaland County

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : HANI ELZOUMOR; SPIROS STRACHINIS; [2020-01-03]
   Keywords : SMEs; Niche Innovations; Multiple-Level Perspective; Transition Pathway; Strategic Niche Management; Electrification; Autonomous Vehicles; Connectivity; Shared Mobility; Västra Götalandsregionen; Västra Götaland County; Sustainability;

   Abstract : The issue of sustainability transitions of socio-technical systems (STS), despite being thoroughly discussed in literature, still has a lot of work to be further investigated, specifically from multi-level actor-based perspective. This study has a general aim to empirically investigate sustainability transition of mobility system of Västra Götaland County, by adopting theory of system innovations, put by Frank W. READ MORE

3. 7. Paratransit and Bus Rapid Transit Interaction Approaches and Corresponding Barriers

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Messner Laura; [2020]
   Keywords : informal public transport; multi-regimes; socio-technical transition theory; stakeholder theory; Sub- Saharan Africa; sustainable development;

   Abstract : Public transport in many Sub-Saharan African cities consists of paratransit, mini-to-medium-sized buses, which provide public transport and operate demand-driven and unscheduled. This form of public transport is often seen as less safe, less dependable, and environmentally unfriendly. READ MORE

4. 8. Innovative niches for sustainability transitions : how social agriculture and food start-ups can transform the food system — a case-based research study from Germany

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Lena Germscheid; [2020]
   Keywords : sustainability science; multi-level perspective; strategic niche management; power in transition; food production; empowerment; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : To stay within our planet’s limits and reach the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals, there is an urgent need to rethink our current and dominant systems. This thesis focuses on the food system, in particular, and explores how an overarching turnaround in the way we produce and consume food has the potential to trigger and steer a greater transition towards sustainability. READ MORE

5. 9. A shady future for Brazilian agriculture? Obstacles to and opportunities for agroforestry as a sustainable alternative to current agricultural practices

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Asger Mindegaard; [2019]
   Keywords : agriculture; agroforestry; sustainability transitions; multi-level perspective; Brazil; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As the negative environmental impacts of contemporary agriculture become still more evident and widespread, the question of how to feed future generations while preserving the vital stability of the planet’s environment is more urgent than ever. Major institutions are targeting the environmental sustainability of agriculture, internationally as well as in Brazil. READ MORE

6. 10. Urban Sustainability Transitions as Educative Practices: A Case Study of the Solidarity Fridge in Gothenburg, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper; Uppsala universitet/SWEDESD - Internationellt center för lärande för hållbar utveckling

   Author : Paul Plummer; [2019]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Sustainability transition; Practice theory; Pragmatism; Learning; Food waste;

   Abstract : Urban areas will play a decisive role in the sustainability of future societies. As such, there is a need to understand the processes through which cities can become more sustainable. READ MORE