Search for dissertations about: "eco city"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words eco city.
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6. The Eco-Gost in the Machine : Reflexions on Space, Place and Time in Environmental Geography
Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to propose a way to introduce social and cultural aspects of environmental degradation to the sustainable development debate. This is done by a reflexive and critical examination of environmental research as it has been applied to different spatial levels (and thus levels of social complexity). READ MORE
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7. The Cyanophyte Arthrospira Fusiformis in African Waters - Eco-Physiology and Potential Use in Tropical Aquaculture
Abstract : The cyanoprokaryote (blue-green algae) genus Arthrospira occurs in saline, alkaline tropical waters of Africa, Asia, and Central America. Traditionally Arthrospira has been used as a food supplement by the Kanembu tribe of Lake Chad and Aztecs living in the valley of Mexico City. READ MORE
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8. Unpacking Swedish Sustainability : The promotion and circulation of sustainable urbanism
Abstract : Sweden has been praised for its achievements, and promoted as a role model, in sustainable urban development. This thesis, comprising five separate articles and a cover essay, is a critical study of the Swedish urban sustainable imaginary. The first article examines how this imaginary is produced. READ MORE
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9. Crossing the river by feeling the stones : Approaches to Sustainable Urban Development in China
Abstract : China already has the highest numbe of,and largest cities in its history. According to recent statistics, Chinese cities were home to 52.6% of China’s total population at the end of 2012. READ MORE
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10. Organised Chaos: Water and Sanitation Systems in Housing Areas in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract : This thesis focuses on the provision and management of water supply and sanitation in housing areas in the City of Dar es Salaam. The main objective of the study is to contribute to knowledge and understanding of provision and management of urban water supply and sanitation in Tanzania in the context of sustainable urbanisation. READ MORE