Blar i Institutt for industriell økonomi og teknologiledelse på emneord "Globalization, Global Politics and Culture"
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A study on how Ghana can develop and implement a strategy for renewable energy in the perspective of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement.
(Master thesis, 2016)ABSTRACT Ghana is far from having a sustainable and independent energy system. The current energy mix in the country is: traditional biomass (66.7%); crude oil ̸petroleum products (26.2%); and electricity (7.1%) is mainly ... -
Analyzing Social Responsibility Towards Improving Labor Practice Issues in Ethiopia - A Focus on Metahara Sugar Factory
(Master thesis, 2016)Socially Responsible Labour Practices (SRLPs) are part of a nation-wide employment and social protection strategy prepared by the Ethiopian government aiming to ensure workers rights. However, there is a significant lack ... -
Analyzing the potential effects of off-grid electrification through different funding and financing models - A case study of the LAMTIB initiative in Singapore.
(Master thesis, 2017)The 17 Sustainable development goals for an inclusive and equitable future calls for collaborative efforts to reach them. The objective of this study is to explore the potential LAMTIB has to contribute to their attainment ... -
Application of the Sustainability Literacy Test at NTNU - A study on integration of the SULITEST as tool for learning and testing sustainability literacy
(Master thesis, 2018)Main content - Social responsibility of a university - How Sulitest can be used to measure NTNUs results on sustainability compared with others. - How Sulitest can contribute to the vision "Knowledge for a better world" ... -
Challenges to Sustainable Development - An Investigation of Sustainable Practices in Small-Scale Business and Local Government in England
(Master thesis, 2018)Humanity s ever increasing consumptive practices can no longer be sustained in the manner it has become accustomed to without resulting in severe repercussions. Decades of multidisciplinary research has produced extensive ... -
Decision-making for local implementation of education and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) in Myanmar - A case study of the LAMTIB Initiative
(Master thesis, 2018)The thesis will emphasise a business research approach, aiming to give a critical, empirical discussion of the Initiate's needs while analysing the education and TVET on the local level in Myanmar. Following the umbrella ... -
Development of Sustainable Cities - Policy development and implementation challenges of climate mitigating efforts in Belo Horizonte, Brazil
(Master thesis, 2016)The rise of subnational governments promoting the climate change agenda introduces new scenarios, goals and challenges. In this thesis are addressed the challenges in planning and implementing climate change policies in ... -
Economic Assessment of Hydrogen Energy Production in Norway - An Economic Analysis of Strategies for Implementation of Hydrogen Fuel Produced by Renewable Energies in Norway
(Master thesis, 2018)Hydrogen energy is expected to become an important part of the energy system in Norway and play a significant role in transition to green fuels in the near future. The global attempt to protect the environment against ... -
How Can the Public and Private Sector Work Together to Ensure More Sustainable Farming for Smallholder Farmers? - A Study of Public-Private Partnerships
(Master thesis, 2018)The future of the world s food systems is at risk, and there is an urgent need to tackle these issues before there are not enough resources to feed the world s population. In order to do so, the public and private sector ... -
How is the Leading Tobacco Firm Adjusting to the Sustainable Development Goals SDG #3 Good Health and Well-Being - Reduced Risk Products and the Public Health Potential in Norway and in England
(Master thesis, 2018)The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have become more important since its implementation and has gained greater attention from large corporations on a global level. The same can be said about Corporate Social Responsibility ... -
Implementing Off-Grid Solar Solutions in Southeast Asia - A CSR-based Approach to Rural Development
(Master thesis, 2015)This thesis looks into the challenges facing agents implementing new technology in rural communities in Southeast Asia. The main focus is on solar energy as enabler for development, with a two-level analysis of the REC ... -
International Governance in the Arctic - The Development of Cooperation, Challenges and Division of Opinions
(Master thesis, 2015)In this thesis the development of governance and cooperation in the Arctic is discussed. The main goal is to provide an overview of the current and future challenges in terms of governance in the realm of International ... -
Job Creation in Underprivileged Rural Communities - Case: The LAMTIB Initiative in Myanmar
(Master thesis, 2018)The aim of this study has been to reflect on a broader understanding of development challenges in Myanmar, with an emphasis on the agricultural sector. Sustainable poverty alleviation will be crucial to reach the sustainable ... -
Reawakening A Paralysed CCS Agenda in Europe - A Study of Industry Stakeholders' Positions on Carbon Capture and Storage Technologies
(Master thesis, 2016)Abstract On the backdrop of the urgent need to combat climate change and in light of the Paris Agreement, Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technologies are a recognised part of the solution solving the climate puzzle. ... -
Stakeholder engagement in corporate social responsibility - A study of the engagement of UNICEF with the corporate sector
(Master thesis, 2016)ABSTRACT In 2015, the United Nations launched the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a plan for action for people and planet. All countries and all stakeholders are encouraged to act in collaborative partnership in ... -
Sustainable Food Security as Development Strategy - FAO s sustainable food security and local development strategies. Case: The LAMTIB Initiative in Southeast Asia.
(Master thesis, 2015)Hunger is the world's greatest scandal. The purpose with the study is to examine the policy around the global food system and look at how UN and FAO s policies and the LAMTIB Initiative can contribute to sustainable food ... -
The Environmental Goods Agreement in the Context of Sustainable Development and Climate Change - A study of the EGA as a driving force for reaching the new Sustainable Development Goals and meeting environmental challenges
(Master thesis, 2015)2015 is the year of great decisions and efforts. Meetings on the UN post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals, the 21st Conference of the Parties (COP21) of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, and the 10th Ministerial ... -
The Use of Pay as You Throw Schemes and Central Sorting in Municipal Solid Waste Management. - A case study of potential measures to increase sorting and recycling rates of plastic packaging in More and Romsdal, Norway.
(Master thesis, 2018)As a contribution to achieving the future recycling targets for household waste as stated in the European Union s Waste Framework Directive (Directive 2008/98/EC), the potential of increasingly using differentiated waste ...