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Showing 1 to 20 of 40 for “"global sustainability"”.
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Quantitatively Assessing the Role of Higher Education in Global Sustainability
… assesses the role of higher education in global sustainability. Linear regression is used to assess correlations between institutional environmental impacts and campus initiatives; environmentally-extended input-output analysis is used to assess the global operational footprint of higher …
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The environment-development-population system : a treatment of global sustainability
Thesis (Ph. D.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Civil and Environmental Engineering, 1998.
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The contribution of First World city-regions to global sustainability: The case of transboundary externalities and planning in Auckland, New Zealand
The imperatives of globalisation and sustainability have radically transformed the course of development of city-regions worldwide. While the trajectory in the Third World remains that of maximising wealth creation at the expense of the environment, in the developed world, city regions have …
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The pursuit of sustainability by a global commercial bank
… the last decade. In particular, protecting the global environment is now recognized as common wisdom throughout the world. In fact, many companies worldwide have initiated steps to challenge environmental issues, and various methods have been developed to measure the impact. It must be said, …
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The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Sustainable Development: An Assessment of the Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Corporations in Namibia
… role in fostering social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic development. A mixed-methods approach was employed, combining a comprehensive literature review with quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews conducted among key stakeholders in Namibia’s ESI. Comparative case …
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DESIGNING FOUNDATIONAL STRATEGIES FOR DEVELOPING A FAMILY OF FOOD SYSTEMS SUSTAINABILITY ONTOLOGIES
… isolated efforts have been made with regard to sustainability – a participatory shared language would highly benefit in clarifying and possibly harmonizing the diverse perspectives, metrics, and approaches that currently exist on sustainability. To deal with those shortcomings, this PhD …
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Sustainability Leadership: My Learning Journey
Global sustainability is an essential challenge in our world and for our future, a cause that I am committed to in my personal and professional life. The Organizational Dynamics program has increased my focus and engagement and has resulted in increased awareness in myself personally and those …
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All for naught? A critical study of zero waste to landfill initiatives
… materials only, and design for durability. The global zero waste movement has emerged in response to mounting waste-related problems which include pollution, health impacts, and the loss of land to new landfills. Zero waste initiatives have been launched around the world, primarily at the local …
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Integration of sustainable development goals in business strategies /
… equality and job opportunities, climate change, global warming, health, pollution of water resources, etc. Pressures, that in September 2015, the United Nations adopted 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), which are a framework for achieving global sustainability until 2030. The businesses …
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leadership and early childhood education for sustainability: a multiple case study
As a response to an escalating awareness of global sustainability issues, an increasing number of early childhood leaders have chosen to adopt sustainability principles at their early childhood centers. However, there is a lack of research on Early Childhood Education for Sustainability (ECEfS), …
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Multimodality: Models, Algorithms, and Applications
As global sustainability challenges intensify, the demand for innovative, interdisciplinary solutions that leverage diverse data sources and analytical methods is surging. We investigate combining operations research and artificial intelligence to address urgent sustainability and healthcare …
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Benefit-Cost Analysis Of Using Class F Fly Ash-Based Green Cement In Masonry Units
… regarding environmental protection and global sustainability concepts. The research outcomes may lay the foundation for industrial scale production of fly ash-based green cement construction products.</p>
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Reitarvegur í Stykkishólmi : Tillaga að blandaðri byggð á iðnaðarsvæði með sterkum staðaranda og vistvænum áherslum
… Shaping Neighbourhoods for Local Health and Global Sustainability og er hann heimfærður og aðlagaður að þessu verkefni. Fyrst er farið í ítarlega greiningarvinnu á svæðinu og hönnunin svo útfærð út frá niðurstöðum greininganna og vistvænum viðmiðum. Ný hönnunartillaga færir okkur blandaða …
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Holistic Building Technology Selection for Sustainability: A Market Analysis and Multi-Attribute Decision Making Approach for Residential Water Heaters in U.S.
… (DSTS) containing a comprehensive list of sustainability capital, criteria and indicators based on Multi-Attribute Decision Making (MADM) approach; (c) to create a stakeholder map comprising supply chain, stakeholder system, decision making process during water heater selections as well as …
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Business continuity in times of crisis; an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the paint manufacturing industry in Lusaka: a case study of Kansai Plascon Zambia limited.
… efficiency gains, align the industry with global sustainability goals, fostering innovation and positively impacting market reputation. The findings serve as a roadmap for the paint industry, highlighting the importance of continuous learning, collaborative partnerships, and a resilient …
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Business continuity in times of crisis; an assessment of the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the paint manufacturing industry in Lusaka: a case study of Kansai Plascon Zambia limited.
… efficiency gains, align the industry with global sustainability goals, fostering innovation and positively impacting market reputation. The findings serve as a roadmap for the paint industry, highlighting the importance of continuous learning, collaborative partnerships, and a resilient …
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Understanding urban ecologies in the context of local biodiversity and open space conservation agendas in two South African cities
… of government that is key to securing long-term global sustainability. The cities of Cape Town and Durban in South Africa have each developed their own biodiversity and open space conservation systems to conserve and protect the remaining biodiversity and open spaces within their respective …
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Voltammetric Methods Augmented with Physical Models and Statistical Inference
… renewable energy technologies can enable global sustainability goals. However, the intermittency of variable resources inhibits broad deployment, necessitating a range of energy management systems including rechargeable batteries (e.g., redox flow batteries (RFBs), lithium-ion batteries). …
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Stakeholder views on the uptake of sustainable and responsible nickel mining and processing supply chains for electric vehicles in Indonesia
… (EV) supply chain. It critically examines the sustainability and ethical considerations as Indonesia positions itself as a key player in the global transition to clean energy. The study provides a comprehensive analysis of Indonesia’s strategic moves to enhance the value derived from its …
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