Essays about: "transnational municipal networks"

Found 3 essays containing the words transnational municipal networks.

  1. 1. Governance of Innovative Building Practices: Case of the 3rd District Municipality of Budapest

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Zsófia Miklós; [2017]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; innovative building renovation practices; Strategic Niche Management; innovation governance; energy efficient urban development;

    Abstract : This paper presents an analytical framework of governing innovative building practices at a municipal level based on conclusions drawn from the Strategic Niche Management (SNM) approach. The analytical framework viewed the Village House Block demonstration project and EnSURE transnational research collaboration as important facilitators to create the necessary conditions for governing innovation during the renovation of the outdated building stock located in the 3rd District Municipality of Budapest, Hungary. READ MORE

  2. 2. Governance, Functions, and Traits of European Transnational Municipal Networks : An evaluation by means of German Member Cities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Sascha Oppowa; [2015]
    Keywords : sustainable development; multi-level governance; transnational municipal networks; network governance; climate protection; lobbying;

    Abstract : As much as urban areas are centres of greenhouse gas emissions, cities hold a unique position in tackling climate change as they have legal authority over key sectors such as buildings, transportation, and urban planning. Recognising the benefit of coordinating activities on the local level, transnational municipal networks (TMNs) unite local governments across borders, providing particular services to its members. READ MORE

  3. 3. Transnational Municipal Networks: Local action on climate change through global networks

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Jekaterina Dmitrijeva; [2014]
    Keywords : transnational municipal networks; climate change; climate governance; cities; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Transnational Municipal Networks (TMNs) are prominent networks in the international climate governance arena serving as drivers of and advocates for local action on climate change. The main objective of this exploratory research is to establish the relation between the internal governance structure of the TMNs and their ability to carry out certain types of activities. READ MORE