Search for dissertations about: "Development control in regional planning"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 swedish dissertations containing the words Development control in regional planning.

2. 1. Dynamics of water pollution control : A regional evaluation

   Author : Marianne Löwgren; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

   Abstract : The 1970's saw a strong governmental backing of measures taken to improve surface water quality by reducing point-source emissions in Sweden. The aim of this thesis primarily was to evaluate the cost effectiveness of governmental strategies implemented to improve surface water quality and to study the relationship between policies adopted and current knowledge about different sources of pollution. READ MORE

4. 2. Law and Spatial Planning. Socio-legal Perspectives on the Development of Wind Power and 3G Mobile Infrastructures in Sweden

   Author : Stefan Larsson; Lunds universitets institut för internetstudier; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Law and planning; sociology of law; spatial planning; knowledge-types; expert lay; wind power; 3G mobile telephony; infrastructure; public participation; efficiency; implementation; Sweden.; Law and planning;

   Abstract : This PhD thesis in Spatial Planning argues for the importance of understanding the approaches to knowledge and rationalities embedded in spatially relevant decision-making. It emphasises the significance of seeing law as an empirical object of study for planning and environmental management. READ MORE

5. 3. Robust Energy Systems. Strategies for CO2 Emission Control

   Author : Tomas Larsson; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; No Hedging; scenario analysis; IEA-MARKAL; energy planning; Hedging; carbon dioxide;

   Abstract : This dissertation deals with strategies to handle uncertainty about restrictions in CO2 emissions. A method has been developed for treating sequential decisions in energy planning. The method is an extension of the conventional scenario analysis, and is based on the evaluation of decision trees. READ MORE

6. 4. Wind energy siting: Challenges in applying spatial multi-criteria for planning support

   Author : Deepa Manolan Kandy; Mörtberg Mörtberg; Gesa Geissler; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Mark- och vattenteknik; Land and Water Resources Engineering;

   Abstract : Increasing emissions of greenhouse gases and subsequent impacts on environment and societypronounces the need for transition into renewable energy globally. Sweden aims to achieve 100 %renewable electricity by year 2040 with a major share expected to come from wind power. READ MORE

7. 5. The law of the land contested: Bauxite mining in tribal, central India in an age of economic reform

   Author : Patrik Oskarsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the contestation over a bauxite mining project in the State of Andhra Pradesh which includes a number of factors that may be seen as producing conflicts over both the physical environment and equitable, inclusive development for very vulnerable people. A key issue at stake is an alternative use of land in the constitutionally protected Scheduled Areas for mining rather than low intensity cultivation and extraction of forest products. READ MORE