Essays about: "the Seychelles"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words the Seychelles.

  1. 6. Implementing sustainable electricity production systems on Mahé in the Seychelles

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Paula Johnsson; Nina Haskovec; [2014]
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    Abstract : This bachelor thesis project in Renewable Energy Technology conducted as a literature study along with a field study on the main island Mahé in the Seychelles. The study aims to investigate the feasibility to add renewable energy to the grid on the densely populated  island  Mahé,  in  regards  of  an  economic  and  environmental  point  of  view. READ MORE

  3. 7. The More the Merrier? : A Study of Sustainable Tourism Development in the Seychelles Islands

    University essay from Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation; Avdelningen för geografi och turism

    Author : Elin Janson; Cathrin Långström; [2013]
    Keywords : Sustainable tourism; sustainable tourism development; small island developing state; SIDS; qualitative research; eco label; eco certification; mass tourism; planning; politics; Hållbar turism; hållbar turismutveckling; ö-turism; planering; politik; kvalitativ undersökning; ekocertifieringar; massturism;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT The cost of doing nothing would be very high on the fragile national ecosystems andultimately on the society of the Seychelles. ’Seychelles National Report 2012 p55 This Minor Field Study, undertaken as a Bachelor’s thesis, aims to research the Seychelleswork with sustainable tourism development and its challenges. READ MORE

  4. 8. Food Secure Islands : An Analysis of the Food Security Challenges in Small Island Developing States in View of Climate Change

    University essay from Uppsala universitet

    Author : Tamas Marki; [2013]
    Keywords : SIDS; Food Security; Small Islands; Climate Change; Water Security; Vul- nerability; Samoa; Barbados; Seychelles; Sea Level Rise; Natural Disasters; Disaster Risk Reduction;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to give an overview of the situation of small island developing states and to identify key factors of their food security particularly in the context of climate change. Findings include that small islands inherently are in a different and more challenging situation attributable to limited natural resources and a lack of flexibility when it comes to using these resources. READ MORE

  5. 9. Identifying and Managing system weaknesses and challenges for a successful Renewable Energy Technologies’ deployment in Small Island Developing States

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bernice Charles; [2011]
    Keywords : Renewable Energy; Innovation System; Renewable energy Technology; SIDS; Energy diversification ; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Dependence on fossil fuel is an issue for the many countries, it is particularly challenging for Small Island Developing States. Reliance on fossil fuel is becoming for many SIDS an economic burden. READ MORE