Essays about: "sustainability of projects - general review"

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  1. 6. Public school catering's role in the transition towards a sustainable food system : opportunities of serving more legumes and less meat

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Linnea Stolt; [2020]
    Keywords : agroecology; public catering; school meals; dietary choice; legumes; public procurement; education;

    Abstract : Public catering can have a considerable environmental and educational impact. A scenario of more legume and less meat consumption in Sweden was in the present study used as a tool to explore the possibilities of Swedish public school meals to become more sustainable. READ MORE

  3. 7. How Rainwater Can Transform Cities : An Evaluation of Success Factors for Urban Rainwater Harvesting Projects in Europe

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Linnéa Pauls; [2019]
    Keywords : Climate Change Adaptation; Multifunctional Systems; Rainwater Harvesting; Urban Sustainability Transitions;

    Abstract : Changing weather patterns challenge societies globally and at multiple levels related to amongst others health, the environment, disaster management and mitigation. There is a need for greater flexibility and resilience, which in turn can be enabled through a transition towards increased sustainability in governance and infrastructure. READ MORE

  4. 8. Slum Upgrading and Community Participation - A case study on slum upgrading in Kibera

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Byggproduktion

    Author : Magnus Flinck; [2017]
    Keywords : Stakeholder management; stakeholder analysis; community participation; Slum upgrading; Slums; Kibera; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Construction projects will affect numerous actors with various interests, needs and demands. Different project will affect different actors where their specific interests will vary depending on project type but also throughout the projects execution. These actors are today referred to as a project’s stakeholders. READ MORE

  5. 9. ... for they know not what they do : an exploratory review of the barriers to pro-environmental behaviour and policy approaches to address them

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Gesa Langer; [2015]
    Keywords : pro-environmental behaviour; behaviour change; cognition; climate change; environmental policy; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Given the extent and urgency of many sustainability challenges it is crucial that individuals change their behaviour to steer society towards a more sustainable future. Yet, a variety of barriers exist that hinder sufficient individual pro-environmental behaviour. READ MORE

  6. 10. Sustainable Developement: From Eco-Homes to Eco-Regions

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Tristan Lehari; [2013]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The Scenic Rim is a significant agricultural region an hour west of Australia’s third largest city, Brisbane, and also the coastal beaches of the Gold Coast. This region has been driven by agriculture for its entire history. READ MORE