Essays about: "use of TECHNOLOGY IN REGIONAL PLANNING"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 33 essays containing the words use of TECHNOLOGY IN REGIONAL PLANNING.

  1. 11. Integration of ecosystem-based adaptation measures in urban planning : Insights from Copenhagen and Malmö

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Camilla Baier; [2020]
    Keywords : Ecosystem-based adaptation; Climate change adaptation; Nature-based solutions; Ecosystem services; Policy integration; Green infrastructure; Urban planning; Ekosystembaserad anpassning; Anpassning av klimatförändringar; Naturbaserade lösningar; Nature-based solutions; NBS; Ekosystemtjänster; Politikintegration; Grön infrastruktur; Stadsplanering;

    Abstract : A key challenge for sustainable urban development is to deal with the effects of climate change. To approach this issue, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA), i.e. the use of ecosystem services for climate adaptation, has been promoted by both scholars and practitioners. READ MORE

  3. 12. Foundations for generations : Sustainability in wind power planning

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Felix Söderberg; [2019]
    Keywords : Wind power; foundations; GIS; regional planning; MCA;

    Abstract : The demand for sustainable energy generation is constantly growing and with it comes higher demands on minimizing greenhouse gas emissions. This means not only finding ways of cleaner production processes from cradle to grave but also reducing the material use, extending the lifespan of constructions and finding ways to re-use and re-cycle materials. READ MORE

  4. 13. Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment : Analysis of a Risk Assessment Process in Emergency Preparedness

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för datavetenskap och samhällsbyggnad

    Author : Katarina Garpenfeldt; [2019]
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    Abstract : A challenging yet crucial component of emergency planning is to identify relevant hazards and assess their risk level. Within the Province of Ontario, Canada, governmental emergency management stakeholders are required to use the Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA) process, developed by the Province, to meet legislative compliance. READ MORE

  5. 14. Sustainable Urban-Regional Development Using LEAM in the Stockholm Region

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Jessica Page; [2018]
    Keywords : LEAM; sustainable development; planning support systems; GIS;

    Abstract : The aim of this project is to improve the planning support system LEAM for use in Stockholm, as well as to use it as a tool in investigating which factors drive development in the Stockholm region, and how this can be used to guide future development to be as sustainable as possible. The details of the data assembly and modifications made for the improvement of LEAM Stockholm are included in this report, together with suggestions for further improvements. READ MORE

  6. 15. Enhancing Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in the future electricity system of Odisha, India

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Srikant Anantapatnaikuni; [2018]
    Keywords : energy efficiency; renewable energy; electricity system; Odisha; energieffektivitet; förnybar energi; elsystem; Odisha;

    Abstract : India ratified the Paris Agreement in 2015. The country’s Intended Nationally Determined Contributions includes reduction of emissions intensity by 33-35% in 2030 from the 2005 level and 40% of renewable energy share in the electricity mix by 2030. READ MORE