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2. 1. Towards sustainable product development through a lens of requirements

   Author : Matilda Watz; Sophie Hallstedt; Alessandro Bertoni; Johanna Wallin Nylander; Niki Bey; Blekinge Tekniska Högskola; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Strategic sustainable development; sustainable product development; sustainable design; product design; sustainability criteria; requirements development; requirements; system analysis; group model building; Strategic Sustainable Development; Strategisk hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : Product development companies’ attention and desire to contribute to sustainable development is growing fast but requires new capabilities. The socioecological systems constitute a complex landscape of operating conditions from which product development identify needs for new products. READ MORE

4. 2. The Indivisible 2030 Agenda : Systems analysis for sustainability

   Author : David Collste; Sarah E. Cornell; Arnaud Diemer; Thomas Hahn; Ana Paula Dutra Aguiar; Jan Sendzimir; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; 2030 Agenda; Sustainable Development Goals; SDGs; synergy; integrated policy; systemism; planetary boundaries; policy coherence; system dynamics; participatory approach; human well-being; Sustainability Science; vetenskap om hållbar utveckling;

   Abstract : In 2015 the United Nations adopted the 2030 Agenda with 17 global sustainable development goals (SDGs) to shift the world onto a sustainable path. By referring to the SDGs as indivisible, the Agenda emphasises the interdependence of social and ecological concerns. READ MORE

5. 3. Developing TQEM in SMEs : Management Systems Approach

   Author : Kaisu Sammalisto; Thomas Lindhqvist; Peter Kisch; Magnus Karlsson; Internationella miljöinstitutet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Small and medium sized enterprises; Total quality environmental management; Environmental management systems;

   Abstract : Small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) play an important role in all economies today and although their individual environmental impact is often limited, their total impact can be said to be significant due to their sheer number. Environmental management is a way to reduce the impact, but the results obtained by implementing ISO 14001 vary. READ MORE

6. 4. Resilience Assessment in Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development

   Author : Sellberg My; Garry Peterson; Norström Albert; Sara Borgström; Rebecka Milestad; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; environmental planning; natural resource management; practitioner perceptions; societal planning; transdisciplinary research; transformation; Transition Towns;

   Abstract : The framework of resilience thinking within sustainability science highlights ability to deal with change and uncertainty, and promotes more adaptive forms of management and governance. While the concept of resilience is increasingly being adopted into policies and planning, as well as by grass-roots movements, environmental and development organizations, many practical approaches to resilience lack theoretical backing. READ MORE

7. 5. Development Towards Sustainable Ironmaking : The IronArc Process

   Author : Jonas Svantesson; Mikael Ersson; Robert Eriksson; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; IronArc; Refractory wear; plasma generator; freeze-lining; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Materials Science and Engineering;

   Abstract : The IronArc process is a novel process for a more sustainable production of liquid pig iron using electricity for heating and hydrocarbons for reduction. This thesis aims to facilitate its use by investigating possible refractory solutions and the gas blowing in the process which is done by a plasma generator. READ MORE