Essays about: "sustainable actions"
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1. Cooperative Sustainability : a study of Arla’s Sustainable Incentive Model
University essay from SLU/Dept. of EconomicsAbstract : The agricultural industry is a large contributor to greenhouse emissions and therefore faces new challenges to implement sustainable practices. The rising societal demand for sustainability makes the agricultural sector dependent on working towards environmentally friendly practices. READ MORE
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2. Shifting focus from yields to food supply : an evaluation of the ‘number of people fed per hectare’ indicator at farm and national level
University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular SciencesAbstract : The challenge of feeding a growing global population while reducing the pressure on climate and ecosystems has gained much attention in research over the last decades. A crucial yet often overlooked aspect in research addressing this complex challenge is the efficiency of food production in meeting nutritional needs within the constraints of global cropland resources. READ MORE
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3. Navigating Sustainability : A case study exploring alternative energy sources for maritime shipping
University essay from KTH/Industriell ekonomi och organisation (Inst.)Abstract : This master thesis studies alternative energy sources for maritime shipping in Sweden. With current climate goals, and a need for change, the maritime sector currently undergoes intense transitions. For shipping companies to lower their carbon footprint, the need to replace non decarbonised fuels is hence critical. READ MORE
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4. Sustainable Finance: A case study of Swedish Banks' engagement in Sustainable Development Goals
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : Sustainable finance incorporates actions and policies for economic development, social inclusion, and environmental sustainability. The development of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by the United Nations became a guide for the transformation towards sustainability and social inclusion. READ MORE
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5. Catching waves for sustainability? Investigating action oriented ESD for young surfers
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk professionAbstract : Aim: As the surf lifestyle and industry are touching environmental, social and economic sustainability issues, this research aims to investigate action oriented ESD in an institution that is offering surfing activities, to explore and improve educational pathways that contribute to the promotion of sustainable action among surfers. Theory: For reaching this aim, theoretical approaches regarding pro-environmental actions are considered, and thus the corresponding educational framework of Action Competence is embedded as a central theoretical component, to plan, implement and evaluate an ESD program. READ MORE