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2. 6. Sustainable Goals : Feasible Paths to Desirable Long-Term Futures

   Author : Patrik Baard; Sven Ove Hansson; Karin Edvardsson Björnberg; Jessica Nihlén Fahlquist; Edward Page; KTH; []
   Keywords : HUMANIORA; HUMANITIES; goal setting; adaptation; sustainability; utopian goals; realistic goals; Filosofi; Philosophy;

   Abstract : The general aim of this licentiate thesis is to analyze the framework in which long-term goals are set and subsequently achieved. It is often claimed that goals should be realistic, meaning that they should be adjusted to known abilities. READ MORE

4. 7. Sustainable Electromobility : A System Approach to Transformation of Transportation

   Author : Harrison John Bhatti; Mike Danilovic; Rune Wigblad; Statens väg- och transportforskningsinstitut; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Energy system; Transportation System; System Approach; Symbiotic Business Model; Innovation Ecosystem; Technology Readiness; Political Readiness; Societal Readiness; Economic Readiness;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to explore, analyze, and develop knowledge that leads to an understanding of identifying the key actors and their symbiotic relationships and dependencies in transforming the energy and transportation system from fossil-based to renewable and fossil fuel-powered vehicles to electric. The research was explorative and categorized into two studies. READ MORE

5. 8. Sustainable agriculture : From global challenges to local land management

   Author : John Livsey; Stefano Manzoni; Steve Lyon; Esteban Jobbágy; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; agriculture; irrigation; nutrients; soil properties; water management; fertilisation; Physical Geography; naturgeografi;

   Abstract : Despite the success of agriculture management practices in increasing the availability of food needed to meet the requirements of the expanding global population, there are increasing demands placed on the resources on which the sector depends. Opportunities for the development of agricultural systems are constrained by increasing competition, from other sectors, for shared resources. READ MORE

6. 9. Building Sustainability : Studies on incentives in construction and management of real estate

   Author : Lovisa Högberg; Hans Lind; Tina Karrbom Gustavsson; Marja Elsinga; KTH; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; sustainability; sustainable buildings; sustainable renovation; sustainable construction; sustainable management; housing; sustainable building certification; energy efficiency; incentives; Fastigheter och byggande; Real Estate and Construction Management;

   Abstract : This thesis summarizes the results from several studies with connection to sustainability in construction and management of real estate. Here, the concept sustainability includes environmental, social and economic dimensions and focus is on the actors with the best possibilities to impact real estate, namely the real estate owners and the developers. READ MORE

7. 10. Sustainable porous organic materials : Synthesis, sorption properties and characterization

   Author : Fredrik Björnerbäck; Niklas Hedin; Knut Irgum; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; porous materials; sorbents; microporous; CO2 capture and separation; gas adsorption; activated carbon; humins; hypercrosslinked polymers; sustainable; Materials Chemistry; materialkemi;

   Abstract : The resources available to us humans, including metals, minerals, biomass, air, water, and anything else on the planet, are being used at an increasing rate. This anthropogenic use of resources both depletes the resources and has negative impacts on other resources, e.g. the biosphere. READ MORE