Search for dissertations about: "desarrollo sostenible"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words desarrollo sostenible.

  2. 1. Environmental Effects of Agricultural Expansion in the Upper Amazon : A study of river basin geochemistry and hydrochemistry, and farmers' perceptions

    Author : Lina Lindell; Mats Åström; Marianne Henningsson; Pasi Peltola; Tommy Claesson; Michael E McClain; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : tropical humid forest; deforestation; land-use change; slash-and-burn agriculture; spatial variation; vertical distribution; multielement analysis; sustainable development; rural livelihoods; bosque húmedo tropical; deforestación; cambios de uso de la tierra; agricultura de tala y quema; variabilidad espacial; distribución vertical; análisis multielemental; desarrollo sostenible; cambio climático; sustentos rurales; Miljövetenskap; Environmental Science;

    Abstract : In this thesis natural science is combined with environmental psychology in order to determine how deforestation and subsequent agricultural expansion in the Peruvian highland jungle has affected the natural environment and rural livelihoods. This region is part of one of the most biodiverse areas on Earth and is also exposed to high pressure from deforestation that threatens the ecosystems as well as the well-being of local populations. READ MORE

  4. 2. Implementing resource recovery from urban organic waste in low- and middle-income countries : Tools to support planners and policy makers

    Author : Daniel Ddiba; Elisabeth Ekener; Göran Finnveden; Sarah Dickin; Elizabeth Tilley; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; biowaste; circular economy; decision support tools; environmental governance; faecal sludge management; governance capacity; resource recovery; sustainable sanitation; sustainable urban development; waste management; waste reuse; Takataka; uchumi mzunguko; zana za usaidizi wa maamuzi; utawala wa mazingira; udhabiti wa uchafu wa kinyesi; uwezo wa utawala; urejeshi wa rasilimali; usafi wa mazingira endelevu; maendeleo endelevu ya mijini; usimamizi wa taka; kutumia tena taka; organiskt avfall; cirkulär ekonomi; verktyg för beslutsstöd; miljöstyrning; slamhantering; förvaltningskapacitet; resursåtervinning; hållbar sanitet; hållbar stadsutveckling; avfallshantering; återanvändning av avfall; residuos orgánicos; economía circular; herramientas de apoyo a la toma de decisiones; gobernanza ambiental; manejo de lodos fecales; capacidad de gobernanza; recuperación de recursos; saneamiento sostenible; desarrollo urbano sostenible; gestión de residuos; reutilización de residuos; Strategier för hållbar utveckling; Strategies for sustainable development;

    Abstract : Globally, there is increasing awareness of the importance of applying circular economy principles to the management of organic waste streams through resource recovery. This is especially relevant in urban areas of low- and middle-income countries which are going to host a significant part of population growth over the next few decades. READ MORE

  5. 3. Combined Energy Solutions Applied to Dairy Farming in Bolivia and Latin America

    Author : Johnny Villarroel-Schneider; Andrew R. Martin; Anders Malmquist; Valentina Zaccaria; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Polygeneration; productive sector; dairy farm; farming; biogas; energy efficiency; electricity; refrigeration; self-sufficiency; techno-economic; GHG emissions; Bolivia; Latin America; Polygeneration; produktiv sektor; mjölkgård; jordbruk; biogas; energieffektivitet; elektricitet; kylning; självförsörjning; teknisk-ekonomisk; växthusgasutsläpp; Bolivia; Latinamerika; Poligeneración; sector productivo; granja; ganadería; biogás; eficiencia energética; electricidad; refrigeración; autosuficiencia; tecno-económico; GEI; Bolivia; América Latina; Energiteknik; Energy Technology;

    Abstract : The transition towards a sustainable world requires immediate action on the part of individuals and communities. Developing countries find the task of incorporating climate change policies difficult for various reasons including the negative effects that the Covid-19 pandemic left behind on the economy. READ MORE

  6. 4. Crowdsensing-driven Route Optimisation Algorithms for Smart Urban Mobility

    Author : Petar Mrazovic; Mihhail Matskin; Anne Håkansson; Josep Luis Larriba-Pey; Roman Dumitru; KTH; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; smart cities; smart mobility; urban mobility; mobile crowdsensing; route journey planning; route optimisation; heuristic algorithms; smarta städer; smart rörlighet; rörlighetsavkänning; mobil publikmätning; ruttplanering; ruttoptimering; heuristiska algoritmer; Ciudades inteligentes; movilidad inteligente; mobile crowdsensing; planificación de viajes rutas; optimización de rutas; algoritmos heurísticos; Informations- och kommunikationsteknik; Information and Communication Technology;

    Abstract : Urban mobility is often considered as one of the main facilitators for greener and more sustainable urban development. However, nowadays it requires a significant shift towards cleaner and more efficient urban transport which would support for increased social and economic concentration of resources in cities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Nutritional Assessment in a Rural Area of Bolivia. A Study of Zinc and Iron Deficiencies and Bioavailability

    Author : Claudia Lazarte; Livsmedelsteknik; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; zinc; iron; deficiencies; bioavailability; fermentation; developing countries; plant-based diets;

    Abstract : While originally, protein-energy deficiency was considered the main factor of malnutrition, it is now understood that micronutrient deficiencies play a fundamental role in a variety of health and disease outcomes. Zinc and iron deficiencies are still highly prevalent in low-income countries, whereas insufficient intakes and diets with low mineral absorption are the major causes. READ MORE