Essays about: "sustainability issue"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 478 essays containing the words sustainability issue.

  1. 1. SOCIAL HERITAGE AS LEVERAGE: Recognising the Social Dimension of Heritage in Sustainable Urban Development

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Kajsa Lilja; [2024-01-26]
    Keywords : Sustainable cities; urban re development; social sustainability; social heritage; sense of place; public participation; power dynamics;

    Abstract : In 2015, numerous countries committed to supporting the United Nations' Agenda 2030, which aims to address global challenges such as urban growth and climate change through the Sustainable Cities and Communities goal (SDG11). During this time, experts in heritage and urban development began emphasizing the significant role that cultural heritage plays in sustainable urban development. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mortgage Information and Consumer Understanding : A Study of Swedish Banks

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Gustav Andersson; Ludvig Borges Månsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Mortgage; communication; banks; financial sustainability; consumer behavior; CSR;

    Abstract : The purpose of this essay was to examine and see how communication betweenbank and customer in the Swedish mortgage market is processed. Several theoriesthat have been used in this study highlight how consumers think when they makefinancial decisions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Evaluation of Swedish daylight regulations in university building - Validation and applicability

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Cédric Berthou; [2024]
    Keywords : Daylight; Sweden; University building; modelling; Grasshopper; building performance simulation; Dagsljus; svenska föreskrifter; universitetsbyggnad; 3D-modellering; Grasshopper;

    Abstract : Daylight availability in buildings faces numerous challenges in a world where energy efficiency,thermal comfort, and sustainability take center stage. Daylight is well-known for its role in reducingartificial lighting consumption and enhancing the well-being and performance of building occupants. READ MORE

  5. 4. When Flying is Inevitable : How international companies and business travelers can contribute to the transformation towards a future of sustainable aviation

    University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)

    Author : Frida Sjöström; [2024]
    Keywords : Carbon Neutral; Business aviation; Sustainable Aviation; Sustainable Strategy; Sustainable Aviation Fuel; Hydrogen; Electric; Switzerland; Technology-Push; DemandPull.; Koldioxidneutralt; affärsflyg; hållbart flyg; hållbar strategi; hållbart flygbränsle; vätgas; elflyg; Schweiz; Technology-Push; Demand-Pull;

    Abstract : This thesis emerged from a question that had been repeating itself in my head for a long period of time: If myself and the rest of the world face the fact that we are likely to keep flying for years to come for reasons somehow considered valid, how can we at the same time still contribute efficiently to achieving a more sustainable future of aviation? Based on this dilemma and focusing on the factor of impact, an actor with the power of creating a larger impact than a single individual was firstly identified. This actor also provides the perspective used in this thesis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Salt tolerant horticultural plants to save freshwater usage

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Plant Protection Biology

    Author : Tsun-Ya Chuang; [2024]
    Keywords : climate change; freshwater scarcity; halophyte; salt tolerance; bonsai;

    Abstract : As freshwater becomes scarce worldwide due to climate change and population increases, there is an urgent need to develop innovative approaches to address the issue of reducing freshwater consumption. Selecting species with high ornamental value and salt tolerance for use as green hedges or bonsai in urban or coastal areas could be a strategic approach for promoting greening and maintaining water resource sustainability. READ MORE