Theseus - Selaus asiasanan mukaan "climate changes"
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Planning for a cooler future : heat risk assessment and mitigation in Lahti
(2024)With the rapidly changing climate, heat risk is increasing rapidly in colder regions as well. Finland is projected to see higher rise in temperatures than the global average and thus needs to be prepared to mitigate these ... -
Plot allocation using developer obligations as a tool for more sustainable construction : housing developers´ views on the energy and sustainability criteria used in Finnoo, Espoo
(2023)Municipalities following the national and international goals are now trying to find effective methods for limiting climate warming. In Finland over one third of the emissions and consumed energy come from the built ... -
Prediction of outdoor thermal comfort changes and uncovering mitigation strategies based on machine learning algorithm : a decision support tool for climate-sensitive design : a case study of Glasgow, UK
(2022)Cities are becoming increasingly warm as a result of climate change and increasing population (Dimoudi et al., 2013). It forewarns severe weather and climate catastrophes happening considerably sooner than initially ... -
Preparation and application of biochar
(2021)Biochar is a material with high carbon content formed by the pyrolysis of biomass at low temperature under anoxic or anaerobic conditions. It is the product of resource utilization of agricultural waste. The application ... -
Quantifying the effect of anthropogenic and climate parameters on urban heat island using machine learning
(2022)The intensity of UHI in today's developed areas indicates the extent of environmental modification. Replacing natural surfaces with artificial materials has been the main difference between rural and urban areas. Therefore, ... -
Re-valuing canals : Valuation of ecosystem services provided by the Smart Canal project
(2020)The primary purpose of this work was to provide a new view of the role canals can play in cities. In Glasgow city, canals were held highly for its role in shaping the industrial image of the city during the industrial ... -
Reactivation of river corridors as an element of Blue Green Infrastructure (BGI), using Nature-based Solutions (NbS), for urban flood risk resilience in Dresden, Germany
(2024)This thesis examines the reactivation of river corridors as a crucial element of Blue-Green Infrastructure (BGI) through the implementation of Nature-based Solutions (NbS) to improve urban flood risk resilience in Dresden, ... -
Recommendation for More Sustainable Use of Myyrmäki Library ́s e-resources : based on the input from key contributors to CO2 footprint
(2024)The aim of the thesis is to determine the primary sources of CO2 footprint from the Metropolia UAS library's e-resources and investigate if it is possible to decrease them. The two components of this objective are as ... -
Reducing Digital Carbon Footprint through Social Media : Educating Users on Sustainable Consumption
(2024)The widespread adoption of social media platforms has revolutionized connectivity and information sharing, but it has also contributed to a significant environmental concern: digital carbon footprint. This thesis investigates ... -
Reorienting SUDS : an integrated approach to urban regeneration and flood mitigation in Glasgow
(2022)Existing post-industrial cities frequently face a conundrum between urban renewal, addressing the demands for economic resilience and community well-being on the one hand, and coping with the unpredictability intrinsic ... -
Research & Development 2018
(Yrkeshögskolan Novia, 2019)Research and development within the focal area bioeconomy at Novia UAS campus Raseborg, with its long-term focus on high quality research in sustainable bioeconomy, is of fundamental importance in our work for combating ... -
Research & Development 2019
(Yrkeshögskolan Novia, 2020)In February 2020 Novias Board of Direction adopted a new strategy setting up our strategic goals for 2030. In our strategy we describe our areas of strength and expertise, our knowledge base, enabling us to reach our defined ... -
Resistance to -systemic sustainable- change in decision makers of cities and industries : causes and possible ways to overcome it, in a Latin-American developing environment
(2022)This is a qualitative study that aims to expose and explain the relationship between Sustainable Management and Resistance to change, providing useful information, tools and skills to identify, understand, and manage this ... -
Restaurants and Carbon Footprint Mission Zero Foodprint Workbook
(Laurea-ammattikorkeakoulu, 2022)The significance of responsibility, and environmentally friendly and meaningful actions will increase as as competitive factors in restaurants, and customer awareness and values will add pressure for this. All sectors ... -
Resurssiviisas Huittinen 2030 - Ympäristövastuullisuuden Ohjelma
(2022)Ilmastonmuutos on yksi aikamme suurimpia kriisejä. Maapallo lämpenee ihmisen toiminnan seurauksena ja sillä on vakavia seurauksia. Suomi on sitoutunut muiden YK:n jäsenvaltioiden kanssa YK:n kestävän kehityksen Agenda 2030 ... -
Roadmap for decarbonisation of fleet vehicle at NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde board, Scotland, United Kingdom
(2021)Road transport plays a vital role in the socio-economic development by moving goods, services and people. However, being highly dependent on fossil fuels it has significant impact on global climate change and human health. ... -
Safeguarding Coastal Cities: Linking Nature-Based Solutions to Sea Level Rise Adaptation : a Case Study of Florianópolis, Brazil.
(2023)Coastal cities face various additional risks associated with climate change, including sea level rise, storm surges, and coastal flooding from high tides. Conventional approaches, such as the use of hard infrastructure, ... -
Save Pond Hockey – Promoting environmental responsibility and climate action
(2023)Climate actions and raising awareness of climate change are important, influencing people’s awareness of climate change. Climate change affects already winters and winter sports. People who play winter sports such as pond ... -
SCENARIO-BASED MODELLING OF GLACIAL LAKE OUTBURST FLOOD AND ASSESSMENT OF ITS IMPACT IN DOWNSTREAM AREA: A Case Study of a glacial lake in Jostedalsbreen Ice Cap, Norway
(2023)With the increased melting and retreat of glaciers as an effect of climate change, the number and size of glacial lakes are increasing, putting the downstream communities in the Arctic region at risk. Jostedalsbreen Ice ... -
Semi-automated workflow for multi-scale analysis of heatwaves : A case study of Lyon, France
(2021)Globally, the frequency, severity, and length of heatwaves have intensified and are expected to increase. While many methods for estimating heatwave risk and mapping methodologies have been developed, a comprehensive, ...



















