Essays about: "sustainable campus"

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  1. 1. IMPLICATION FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF GOTHENBURG TO ALIGN WITH THE GOVERNMENT’S TARGET REGARDING CLIMATE NEUTRALITY BY 2045 - Scenarios and Consequences

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

    Author : Nafiseh Kazemi Ashtiani; [2023-06-21]
    Keywords : Climate Neutrality; GHG emissions; higher education institutions HEIs ; Net Zero emission; carbon footprint; carbon capture and storage CCS ;

    Abstract : It is widely acknowledged that one of the most significant global challenges of the 21 st century is climate change. In its Fifth Assessment Report (2014), the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) described the present extent of the problem and the hazards involved, citing greenhouse gas emissions from human activities as the primary contributor to global warming since the mid-20th century. READ MORE

  3. 2. Restorative built indoor environments : Cafés as informal learning spaces in Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Beatrice Grahn; [2023]
    Keywords : restorative environments; informal learning spaces; study cafés; environmental psychology; architecture; urban planning;

    Abstract : Cities worldwide need to become healthier, both physically and mentally. While Sweden ranks highly on a global scale of sustainable urban development, the country is facing issues with the declining mental health of its citizens, notably affecting the younger population. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability in Action : Exploring Competences For Careers In Sustainability

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Pei-Hung Liang; Beatrice Pelizzari; [2023]
    Keywords : Action Competence; Awakening Moment; Confidence; Motivation; Sustainability Career; Sustainability Education; Skills;

    Abstract : In this thesis, we begin with a personal inquiry into “How can I make a sustainable impact?” and return to the moment when we discovered sustainability. Drawing on our personal background and reflection, we are curious to know "What competences are required for a career in sustainability?" To answer this question, we build our research upon the concept of Action Competence which articulates the necessary abilities to engage in solving sustainability issues. READ MORE

  5. 4. Cooperation and Friction: The Sustainable Development Goals as a system of belief within a United Nations specialized agency

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Emily Nuckolls; [2023]
    Keywords : SDGs; Ritual; Cooperation; United Nations; capacity building; institutional culture; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : Across the world are small local agencies connected to the United Nations. Unlike the larger bureaucratic organs that make up the UN, these smaller specialized agencies do not work to frame the founding ideals of the UN which are decided on at the highest levels within the institution, but to interpret, carry out, and monitor different mandates or programs at the local level. READ MORE

  6. 5. Puerto Rico Renewable Energy Oasis : Enhancing Disaster Relief and Recovery Efforts Through a Renewable Energy Microgrid in the University of Puerto Rico's Mayagüez Campus

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

    Author : Arturo Garcia Palou; Jacob Mason; [2023]
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    Abstract : With the global rise in temperatures fueling an increase in Severe Weather Events (SWE) such as hurricanes, many islands around the world who lie in their path are seeking alternatives to their frequently outdated grid systems. These are often composed of dated infrastructure prone to damage during such events that leaves the dependent population without power for extended periods of time. READ MORE