Investigating potential of energy efficiency initiatives such as the “Green Deal” to contribute towards multi-dimensional sustainability in the English housing development pathways. It is indentifed that the role of stakeholders is crucial in making this a reality. First order learning is generally visible, however, second order learning is not apparent. Full stakeholders engagement - experts and non-experts, academics and non-academics, policy-makers and decision-makers, developers, regulators and end-users - can delve into greater granularity of interrelationships, forces and pressures, barriers and opportunities to direct successful sustainable transformations.
R&D&I OVERVIEW AND INNOVATION TRENDS 2021 AND CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Germán López Lara, Head of the Energy and Environmental Sector at CTA
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
Using Urban Design And Architecture To Get To ZeroTom Hootman
Positive Zero: Using Urban Design and Architecture to get to zero carbon. This presentation was made by Pat Dawe and Tom Hootman of RNL at the 2009 Gulf Coast Green Conference in Houston.
R&D&I OVERVIEW AND INNOVATION TRENDS 2021 AND CHALLENGES FOR THE ENERGY TRANSITION
Germán López Lara, Head of the Energy and Environmental Sector at CTA
Workshp: Innovation and regulation in the framework of the energy transition -Funseam/ Tr@nsnet-
https://funseam.com/innovation-and-regulation-in-the-framework-of-the-energy-transition/
Using Urban Design And Architecture To Get To ZeroTom Hootman
Positive Zero: Using Urban Design and Architecture to get to zero carbon. This presentation was made by Pat Dawe and Tom Hootman of RNL at the 2009 Gulf Coast Green Conference in Houston.
Dr Victor Fabregat Tena and Beatriz Castro Granados of REGENERA introduce circular economy principles promoted by the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the 'TRANSFORM The Circular Economy' virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
Leon Nielsen and David Zambrana of CIRCE introduce the role of buildings towards making cities and communities more sustainable in the context of the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the SDG4B virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
This presentation gives an overview on how our current unsustainable energy supply systems can be transformed to sustainable energy systems? There is a special focus on the challenges for developing countries. The findings are based on the book from Peter Hennicke & Susanne Bodach "Energierevolution - Effizienzsteigerung und erneuerbare Energien als neue globale Herausforderungen" (Oekon Verlag 2010).
Presentation held on World Environment Day 2010 (2010-06-06) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
“Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation”Green Parking Council
Mark Gander, GPC Board member and AECOM Director, was among a group of leading scientists, researchers, innovators, officials, and corporate leaders to present recently at the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City.
His “Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation” presentation focused on clean renewable energy; transportation; electric car vehicles; green parking; and place-based strategies such as an eco-district or transit-oriented development that are comprehensive ways to optimize land use efficiency, energy and water and to create jobs.
Keynote, 15th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Aalborg University
Online, Cologne, September 3rd 2020
Lebanon, Tennessee, will Turn 32 Tons of Trash into Fuel Every DayDaniel Tobin (DOE)
U.S. Department of Energy Senior Director Daniel Tobin is responsible for financial oversight of multi-million-dollar projects in the renewable energy sector. Daniel Tobin works with government officials and private companies alike, helping to deploy new and emerging sustainable energy technologies.
Stephan Krabsen of European Green Cities introduces the work towards zero energy communities being promoted by the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the SDG4B virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
The challenge of energy efficiency in the residential sector: nudges from Mas...Eleonora Maria Pani
In the winter and spring of 2011, I attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, as a visiting researcher at the program Building and Construction Technology, within the Department of Environmental Conservation.
I have collaborated with Professor David T. Damery, the director of the program, to investigate the economic issues of energy retrofits of existing residential buildings.
The methodology is based on detailed examination of the economics of efficiency potential and the barriers to capture it. In particular I have analyzed some energy efficiency opportunities to determine how much of the potential is Net Present Value-positive.
Improving the energy efficiency of existing building stock is attainable by upgrading the building envelope through carrying out various retrofit measures. A life-cycle cost evaluation for energy retrofits must be provided together with the payback period and the projected return on investment. The evaluation of the cost of incorporating energy-efficiency measures into building envelope restoration work is necessary to determine the economic viability of incorporating energy-efficiency measures into the building envelope repair and restoration work. This analysis assesses the incremental cost associated with energy-efficiency upgrades.
The economic reasoning on which the decisions are generally based is simple. The most common criteria for decision-making are the present value and the life-cycle cost. Cost-effective energy-efficient strategies that yield the highest net present value and minimize life-cycle costs at prevailing prices and interest rates are considered to be acceptable retrofit measures.
The Internal rate-of-return of an investment is the rate of interest earned on the unrecovered balance of an investment where the terminal balance is zero. IRR is the most commonly used rate-of-return method and is known as the true rate-of return method. In this case, the IRR represent the equivalent interest rate that an energy efficiency retrofit measure would yield over a period of time. In other words, the Return on investment represents the percentage of energy saving benefit over the cost of the energy-efficiency measures.
Climate Change: A Business Guide to Action PlanningPECB
Today, businesses struggle to adapt their policies and operations to the reality of a changing climate. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to make informed decision-making on the best actions to take to ensure their long-term viability and success.
In this webinar, we will review the state of climate action planning for the business. We will start off with a review of current (as well as foreseeable future) mandatory governmental policies and legislation, before moving on to action planning strategies for business organizations. We will look at some of the important benefits of climate action planning (innovation, opportunity, risk reduction, cost savings, efficiency). We will review the important concept of "carbon footprint": how to calculate it, and the how-to's of carbon reporting using major international protocols (such as GRI, CDP, GRESB, etc.). We will take a quick look at various mitigation and adaption measures that organizations may undertake, before closing out the session with some tips for success.
Main points covered:
• What is Climate Change?
- Definitions
- major contributors and effects
• Climate Action Planning
- Government legislation and policies
- Business approaches
- Benefits (innovation, opportunity, cost savings, efficiency)
- Carbon Footprint (measurement and reporting)
- Mitigation and adaptation measures
• Tips for Success
- how and where to start
- Setting priorities
- Communications
Presenter:
Our presenter for this webinar, Jessica Mann is the CEO and founder of Green Futures Unlimited, a sustainability consultancy, and an instructor at the University of California San Diego extension's sustainable business program. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental health & safety and sustainability, she previously served in leadership roles at several international corporations. Currently specializing in carbon accounting and climate action planning, Jessica is a regular speaker and author on the subject. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and an MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (University of Michigan), and is a LEED Accredited Professional, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 Auditor, Greenhouse Gas Verifier, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Date: April 11th, 2019
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/cMKXPoepF3k
Climate Change Mitigation & AdaptationLaurence Mills
Climate Change Plan
Renewable Technologies
Financial Assistance
Conservation & Efficiency
Mitigation with Technology
Global Climate Change
UK Energy Supply & Climate
Scotland\'s Projected Climate Changes
Climate Change Adaptation & Forward Planning
Dr Victor Fabregat Tena and Beatriz Castro Granados of REGENERA introduce circular economy principles promoted by the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the 'TRANSFORM The Circular Economy' virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
Leon Nielsen and David Zambrana of CIRCE introduce the role of buildings towards making cities and communities more sustainable in the context of the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the SDG4B virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
This presentation gives an overview on how our current unsustainable energy supply systems can be transformed to sustainable energy systems? There is a special focus on the challenges for developing countries. The findings are based on the book from Peter Hennicke & Susanne Bodach "Energierevolution - Effizienzsteigerung und erneuerbare Energien als neue globale Herausforderungen" (Oekon Verlag 2010).
Presentation held on World Environment Day 2010 (2010-06-06) in Kathmandu, Nepal.
“Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation”Green Parking Council
Mark Gander, GPC Board member and AECOM Director, was among a group of leading scientists, researchers, innovators, officials, and corporate leaders to present recently at the World Green Energy Symposium (WGES) at the City University of New York (CUNY) in New York City.
His “Integrated Solutions in Sustainable Green Energy and Transportation” presentation focused on clean renewable energy; transportation; electric car vehicles; green parking; and place-based strategies such as an eco-district or transit-oriented development that are comprehensive ways to optimize land use efficiency, energy and water and to create jobs.
Keynote, 15th Conference on Sustainable Development of Energy, Water and Environment Systems (SDEWES)
Brian Vad Mathiesen, Aalborg University
Online, Cologne, September 3rd 2020
Lebanon, Tennessee, will Turn 32 Tons of Trash into Fuel Every DayDaniel Tobin (DOE)
U.S. Department of Energy Senior Director Daniel Tobin is responsible for financial oversight of multi-million-dollar projects in the renewable energy sector. Daniel Tobin works with government officials and private companies alike, helping to deploy new and emerging sustainable energy technologies.
Stephan Krabsen of European Green Cities introduces the work towards zero energy communities being promoted by the RINNO project, a Horizon 2020 funded programme, at the SDG4B virtual event hosted by DCU Business School and the Irish Institute of Digital Business.
The challenge of energy efficiency in the residential sector: nudges from Mas...Eleonora Maria Pani
In the winter and spring of 2011, I attended the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, as a visiting researcher at the program Building and Construction Technology, within the Department of Environmental Conservation.
I have collaborated with Professor David T. Damery, the director of the program, to investigate the economic issues of energy retrofits of existing residential buildings.
The methodology is based on detailed examination of the economics of efficiency potential and the barriers to capture it. In particular I have analyzed some energy efficiency opportunities to determine how much of the potential is Net Present Value-positive.
Improving the energy efficiency of existing building stock is attainable by upgrading the building envelope through carrying out various retrofit measures. A life-cycle cost evaluation for energy retrofits must be provided together with the payback period and the projected return on investment. The evaluation of the cost of incorporating energy-efficiency measures into building envelope restoration work is necessary to determine the economic viability of incorporating energy-efficiency measures into the building envelope repair and restoration work. This analysis assesses the incremental cost associated with energy-efficiency upgrades.
The economic reasoning on which the decisions are generally based is simple. The most common criteria for decision-making are the present value and the life-cycle cost. Cost-effective energy-efficient strategies that yield the highest net present value and minimize life-cycle costs at prevailing prices and interest rates are considered to be acceptable retrofit measures.
The Internal rate-of-return of an investment is the rate of interest earned on the unrecovered balance of an investment where the terminal balance is zero. IRR is the most commonly used rate-of-return method and is known as the true rate-of return method. In this case, the IRR represent the equivalent interest rate that an energy efficiency retrofit measure would yield over a period of time. In other words, the Return on investment represents the percentage of energy saving benefit over the cost of the energy-efficiency measures.
Climate Change: A Business Guide to Action PlanningPECB
Today, businesses struggle to adapt their policies and operations to the reality of a changing climate. More than ever, it is critical for organizations to make informed decision-making on the best actions to take to ensure their long-term viability and success.
In this webinar, we will review the state of climate action planning for the business. We will start off with a review of current (as well as foreseeable future) mandatory governmental policies and legislation, before moving on to action planning strategies for business organizations. We will look at some of the important benefits of climate action planning (innovation, opportunity, risk reduction, cost savings, efficiency). We will review the important concept of "carbon footprint": how to calculate it, and the how-to's of carbon reporting using major international protocols (such as GRI, CDP, GRESB, etc.). We will take a quick look at various mitigation and adaption measures that organizations may undertake, before closing out the session with some tips for success.
Main points covered:
• What is Climate Change?
- Definitions
- major contributors and effects
• Climate Action Planning
- Government legislation and policies
- Business approaches
- Benefits (innovation, opportunity, cost savings, efficiency)
- Carbon Footprint (measurement and reporting)
- Mitigation and adaptation measures
• Tips for Success
- how and where to start
- Setting priorities
- Communications
Presenter:
Our presenter for this webinar, Jessica Mann is the CEO and founder of Green Futures Unlimited, a sustainability consultancy, and an instructor at the University of California San Diego extension's sustainable business program. With over 30 years of experience in the fields of environmental health & safety and sustainability, she previously served in leadership roles at several international corporations. Currently specializing in carbon accounting and climate action planning, Jessica is a regular speaker and author on the subject. She holds a BS in Environmental Science and an MPH in Occupational and Environmental Health (University of Michigan), and is a LEED Accredited Professional, ISO 14001 & OHSAS 45001 Auditor, Greenhouse Gas Verifier, Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), and Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Date: April 11th, 2019
Recorded Webinar: https://youtu.be/cMKXPoepF3k
Climate Change Mitigation & AdaptationLaurence Mills
Climate Change Plan
Renewable Technologies
Financial Assistance
Conservation & Efficiency
Mitigation with Technology
Global Climate Change
UK Energy Supply & Climate
Scotland\'s Projected Climate Changes
Climate Change Adaptation & Forward Planning
An overview of the predicted change in energy demand over time, given the projection that economic growth in the emerging and developing countries is not only overtaking growth in the industrialized countries, but that growth rates are poised to continue increasing and will make unsustainable demands on conventional energy resources, and especially fossil fuels unless drastic action, climate action in fact, is taken to address this concern.
Slide presentations developed to demonstrate how Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) be used to address climate change, and why ICTs are a crucial part of the solution – i.e. in promoting efficiency, Green Growth & sustainable development, in dealing with climate change and for climate and environmental action. These slide presentations were delivered in February 2011 in Seongnam, near Seoul in Korea.
These presentations were developed and delivered over 2.5 days on the occasion of a Regional Training of Trainers Workshop for upcoming Academy modules on ICT for Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Abatement. These modules were developed as part of the Academy of ICT Essentials for Government leaders developed by the United Nations (UN) Asia Pacific Centre for ICT Training (APCICT), based in Songdo City, in the Republic of South Korea.
These presentations were developed in 2011, and are somewhat out of date, but most of the principles still apply. Module 10, which has been published, does not include much of the information outlined in these presentations, which are fairly technical. They were developed to address a significant gap in understanding of the technical basis of using ICTs for climate action and because there is a clear bias in development circles against the importance of dealing with climate change mitigation in developing countries. These presentations are an attempt to redress this lack and are published here with this purpose in mind.
The author, Richard Labelle, is presently working on updating these presentations to further highlight the importance of addressing climate change and the important role that technology including ICTs, play in this effort.
Circular Hotspot COP24 Side-Event: Circular Economy - The missing link in the...Diana de Graaf
There is growing awareness that the Circular Economy is a missing link in the Paris agenda and that it is urgent to strengthen the link between Circular Economy and the Climate Change Agenda. A circular economy aims to decouple economic growth from the use of natural resources and ecosystems by using those resources more effectively. During the COP24 climate summit in Katowice in December 2018, a coalition of European circular hotspots presented evidence and best practices of the circular economy as a means to bridge the gap in the climate agenda and identified where there is potential for scaling up.
Mobile technology the environment and climate change finalprojectAntonino Galo
This is a short Description related to Regulator´s policy, decision & procedures to promote The Environment protection, directed to people involved in policy & decision making.
The regulator most establish a framework, rules & mandates to incentivize MNOs to be active part in tackling Climate Change by 2030 as set on SDGs target.
Regulators must be facilitators & play active roles together with other government entities and MNOs to develop strategies to assure a good implementation energy efficiency plans and activities to reduce GreenHouse Gas emissions –GHG.
Then the ICT industry most to to implement effectively the principles: Reduce, Recycle & Reuse of ICT equipment or other parts involved in E-Waste.
Barriers to Improved Energy Efficiency Measures in the UK Housing Sector: Sta...Dr Renuka Thakore
Investigating existing socio-political dimensions and capacity of current regulations in addition to capacity of institutional governance in addressing new challenges of energy efficiency in housing. The perception of responsible actors dealing with its challenges and opportunities were analysed to develop a conceptual engagement model having capacity to develop strategic capabilities for informed decision-making for effective governance of energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives in the English housing system.
Developing s stakeholders' engagement model based on foundations of transdisciplinarity. The model captures challenges of the energy efficiency problem in housing, engages housing stakeholders to identify strategic interventions and links theories to practices.
INFLUENCES OF POLICIES ON HOUSING SUSTAINABILITY: CASE OF A DEVELOPED COUNTRYDr Renuka Thakore
This paper explores influences of housing policies on housing sustainability, including multi-level
transition process for housing energy efficiency. Important structural barriers experienced by housing
stakeholders in implementing essential conditions for housing energy efficiency; and changes critical for
strategic performance of housing sector are discussed. A mixed methodology was used to identify effects on the
England housing organisaiton’s operational capabilities. The important barriers were evaluated by a survey
distributed to the stakeholders throughout the England demographics; and housing experts were employed
through Delphi method to highlight strategic capabilities required by the organisations to optimise their
performance for energy efficiency. The findings were used to develop a conceptual model for “improved energy
efficiency” for sustainable housing which explicitly embodies essential conditions, important structural barriers
and stakeholders’ perspective into one congruent relationship model.
INFLUENCES OF POLICIES ON HOUSING SUSTAINABILITY: CASE OF ADEVELOPED COUNTRYDr Renuka Thakore
Exploring influences of housing policies on housing sustainability and decision making to inform housing stakeholder and improve multi-level transition processes for housing energy efficiency and sustainability in UK.
SUSTAINABLE HOUSING ASSESSMENT: A STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CONCEPTUAL MODELDr Renuka Thakore
Investigating theoretical constructs and research methods for participation and engagement of stakeholders for expediting uptake of energy efficiency and sustainability in the English housing system.
A Conceptual Strategic Engagement Model for Delivering Energy Efficiency Init...Dr Renuka Thakore
The research contributes to the governance and management of sustainable transformations. In the context of the English housing system, STRIDES is a useful model mapping the two conjoint strategic capabilities, which represent the collective driving, decision-making and evaluation mechanisms during intervening processes and
activities for sustainable transformations. Effective interventions are needed in such a degree that these interventions effect on both overcoming barriers and
facilitating outcomes. Such interventions are defined by specificity – realities concerning the particular, complex social, economic, environmental, institutional,
regulatory, and cultural contexts and prescribed by systems and target knowledge. Effectiveness of strategic capabilities is influenced by working of agents at
different levels in a multi-level governance structure. It is therefore necessary to invest in strategic capabilities at all levels in order to maximise the potential
effectiveness over the long term.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
"Understanding the Carbon Cycle: Processes, Human Impacts, and Strategies for...MMariSelvam4
The carbon cycle is a critical component of Earth's environmental system, governing the movement and transformation of carbon through various reservoirs, including the atmosphere, oceans, soil, and living organisms. This complex cycle involves several key processes such as photosynthesis, respiration, decomposition, and carbon sequestration, each contributing to the regulation of carbon levels on the planet.
Human activities, particularly fossil fuel combustion and deforestation, have significantly altered the natural carbon cycle, leading to increased atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations and driving climate change. Understanding the intricacies of the carbon cycle is essential for assessing the impacts of these changes and developing effective mitigation strategies.
By studying the carbon cycle, scientists can identify carbon sources and sinks, measure carbon fluxes, and predict future trends. This knowledge is crucial for crafting policies aimed at reducing carbon emissions, enhancing carbon storage, and promoting sustainable practices. The carbon cycle's interplay with climate systems, ecosystems, and human activities underscores its importance in maintaining a stable and healthy planet.
In-depth exploration of the carbon cycle reveals the delicate balance required to sustain life and the urgent need to address anthropogenic influences. Through research, education, and policy, we can work towards restoring equilibrium in the carbon cycle and ensuring a sustainable future for generations to come.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
Artificial Reefs by Kuddle Life Foundation - May 2024punit537210
Situated in Pondicherry, India, Kuddle Life Foundation is a charitable, non-profit and non-governmental organization (NGO) dedicated to improving the living standards of coastal communities and simultaneously placing a strong emphasis on the protection of marine ecosystems.
One of the key areas we work in is Artificial Reefs. This presentation captures our journey so far and our learnings. We hope you get as excited about marine conservation and artificial reefs as we are.
Please visit our website: https://kuddlelife.org
Our Instagram channel:
@kuddlelifefoundation
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and write to us if you have any questions:
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Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
4. Socio-Technical regime for Building/Retrofitting
Multi-level perspective
Strategic Niche Management
Multi-level Socio-Technical
regime
4
Socio-technical
system for Buildings
Regulations and policies (e.g. The
Climate Change Act; The Energy
Act 2011; The Green Deal)
Maintenance, repairing &
retrofitting (e.g. boiler;
building infrastructure; roof &
wall insulation)
Building material and
supply chain (e.g.
cement; timber)
Markets and user
practices (e.g. green
buildings; social and
private ownership)
Ecology and
biodiversity
Economic, social
and cultural values
Building experts and
service providers
Energy providers &
infrastructure
5. Socio-Technical regime
5
Adapted from Geels (2005b)
Socio-technical
system for Buildings
Regulations and policies (e.g. The
Climate Change Act; The Energy
Act 2011; The Green Deal)
Maintenance, repairing &
retrofitting (e.g. boiler;
building infrastructure; roof &
wall insulation)
Building material and
supply chain (e.g.
cement; timber)
Markets and user
practices (e.g. green
buildings; social and
private ownership)
Ecology and
biodiversity
Economic, social
and cultural values
Building experts and
service providers
Energy providers &
infrastructure
6. Construction
technologies
Housing
designs
Local building
practices
Norms &
Standards
Culture
Economic
conditions
Climatic
Conditions
Prices and
supply in the
building
materials
market
Local
expertise
Training
Global
knowledge
Best
practices
Construction/
Retrofitting in
Building Industry
Construction/
Reconstruction
Policies
Financial
assistance
scheme
Size and
Scale
Multi-
disciplinary
experts
Local
governments
Building
Industry
Local
communities
Planning
Building
codes
Accessible for
all
Reduced
environmental
impact
Energy
efficiency
Safety
Comfort
Environmental
impact
Architects
Chartered
surveyors
BuildersEngineers
Dimensions &
Orientation
Socio-Technical Regime in
Building6
9. Factors for failure
9
Lack of technical stability
Weak regulatory framework
Societal preferences and values
Lack of demand
Inappropriate infrastructure for
maintenance
Unknown impacts of new
technologies
Source: Kemp et al. (1998)
13. Driver: Climate Change
Modus Operandi
The “Green Deal” dynamics13
CO2, Methane,
Halocarbons,
NOx, Soot
14. Climate Change
14
Technological and
Medical advances
Growth in
Population,
agriculture & animal
husbandry
CO2, Methane,
Halocarbons,
NOx, Soot
Source:
Crutzen (2002);
Wilbanks et al. (2003);
Bierbaum et al. (2007);
IPCC (2007);
Moser (2012).
15. Measures and Challenges
15
UK: Climate Change Act – 80% by 2050;
Zero emission buildings by 2050;
87% of existing building will require extensive
retrofitting
Energy Act 2011 (OPSI, 2011)
The “Green Deal”
Source: UNEP (2009); DECC (2009); DECC (2010); DCLG (2010); European Union
(2010); Boardman, 2007;
16. The “Green Deal”
16
The Building Directive
Energy Performance Certificates
“Golden Rule”
“The savings in the energy bills
resulted from installing energy
efficiency measures should
equate the cost of implementing
those measures”
Source: European Union (2010); Boardman, 2
17. 17
The
“Green Deal”
MODUS
OPERANDI
EXPERIMENTAL PROJECTS
MICRO LEVEL (niche practices)
MESO LEVEL (regimes)
“GREEN DEAL” GOV. POLICY &
VOLUNTARY MECHANISM
MACR0-LEVEL (Landscape)
National targets for UK
80% reduction in carbon emissions by
2050; Low carbon economy;
Employment boom; Energy Security;
Reduced risk to Climate Change
UNFCCC, 1992:
Stabilization of GHG
emissions;
Kyoto Protocol: Reduce 5.2%
GHG emissions between 2008
& 2012
Hokkaido Summit, G8:
Reduce 50% GHG
emissions by 2050
EU Spring Council:
Reduce20% by 2020
compared to 1990 levels;
October 2008 EU Council:
80% to 90% by 2050
compared to 1990 levels;
European Council Meeting
2008: 20% reduction, EU ETS,
20% increase in renewable
energy by 2020, CSC
technology
Socio-political & Bio-physical systems
problem: Climate Change
Retrofit and
Replicate:
£80,000
funding; 80%
CO2 emissions
Solar thermal and
wind turbine installations: match
funding by the council &
government to isolated private
households
Warm Front Scheme
(England): 2.3 m homes
upgraded for energy
efficiency
Home Energy
Conservation
Act 1995; Local
Councils: cut
residential
energy
consumption
by 30% and
report annually
Decent Homes: 40 billion
funding & 1.1 m homes
upgraded to Decent
Homes Standard
Housing market renewal
pathfinders; 1.2 billion; refurbishment
of poor home owners
“Green Deal”
Providers
Installers
Approved
Product Suppliers
Energy
Company
Accredited
Accessors
Consumers
Support 1000
“Green Deal”
apprentices
100,000 Jobs by 2015 14 million households &
business will become energy
efficient
1996-2012
2012
18. The “Green Deal” challenges
18
The “Green Deal” prerequisite ‘golden
rule
No upfront cost
No guarantee for actual cash savings
Actual cash savings subjected to
The users’ awareness
Practices, and
Sense of ownership and responsibility
19. The “Green Deal” challenges
19
Implementation subjected to
Preferences
Affordability
Technical specifications
The local social-technical niche.
Not a easy choice
Voluntary
20. The way forward
20
Beyond the locked-in characteristic
Profound changes
New characteristics
Source: Farmer and Guy (2005);
Guy (2006); Lovell et al., (2009);
Rip and Kemp (1998); Geels (2002).
21. Keys
Construction
technologies
Housing
designs
Local building
practices
Norms &
Standards
Culture
Economic
conditions
Climatic
Conditions
Prices and
supply in the
building
materials
market
Local
expertise
Training
Global
knowledge
Best
practices
Construction/
Retrofitting in
Building Industry
Construction/
Reconstruction
Policies
Financial
assistance
scheme
Size and
Scale
Multi-
disciplinary
experts
Local
governments
Building
Industry
Local
communities
Planning
Building
codes
Accessible for
all
Reduced
environmental
impact
Energy
efficiency
Safety
Comfort
Environmental
impact
Architects
Chartered
surveyors
BuildersEngineers
Dimensions &
Orientation
Natural lighting,
Ventilation & Spatial
organization
Heating,
ventilation &
air
conditioning
Building
fabric
Lighting
Water
heating
Microgeneration
Green Deal
Provider
Installer
Energy
Provider
Assessor
Supplier
Climate
Change Act
2008
EXISTING
REGIME
COMPONENTS
NEW REGIME
COMPONENTS
New characteristic
Socio-Technical Regime21
22. Stakeholder engagement
22
• Sustainabl
e products
• Targets
• Directives
• Sustainabl
e lifestyles
• Sustainabl
e targets
Busines
ses
Users
Supplier
s
Regulato
rs
24. Summary
24
Climate change
80% reduction in carbon emissions
by 2050
The “Green Deal”
Contributes towards SNM literature
25. Conclusion
25
The “Green Deal”
Potential to contribute
Role of stakeholders
Second order learning
Full stakeholders engagement
Greater granularity
Hello everyone, good afternoon. I am Renuka Thakore. I am currently doing my Phd in Building Sustainability at Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Central Lancashire, United Kingdom. I started my Phd this January and the paper I am going to present today is the outcome of the literature review carried out in the investigation phase of my Phd project. Professor Jack Goulding is my Director of Studies and also the co-author of this paper. He joins me in thanking you for giving us this wonderful opportunity to present our paper in the conference.
The United Kingdom building sector has been challenged to retrofit a enormous stock of existing buildings in order to increase its energy efficiency and adaptive capacity for climate change impacts. Addressing such challenges will require systematic structural changes in both, Socio-Technical and Socio-Political infrastructure. As a result, the UK Government has introduced a raft of initiatives; one of which is the “Green Deal”. The “Green Deal” is an innovative programme proposed to “foster energy efficiency dynamics in UK buildings”. Simultaneously, a numbers of studies have suggested the approach of strategic niche management for successful sustainable technological transitions. Thus analysing the “Green Deal” mechanism using ex-ante strategic niche management approach would help to critically assess the reforms undertaken for the programme and guide the practitioners to take improved actions. So the topic of the presentation is Fostering energy efficiency dynamic through Ex-ante strategic niche management: the UK perspective.
The paper serves three purposes. First, the paper introduces multi-level Socio-Technical regime for construction/retrofitting in building industry. Second, the ex-ante strategic niche management approach has been applied to analyse the dynamic of “Green Deal” initiative. Thereby critically assessing technological, organisational and institutional reforms undertaken for the initiative in the processes for sustainable technological transition, and third, the paper contributes towards strategic niche management literature which lacks in practical examples in assisting practitioners in regime transition.
The first section will introduce Socio-Technical regime for building industry and discuss theoretical concept of multi-level perspective for sustainable transition process.
This figure represents theoretical concept of Socio-Technical regime for buildings. Accordingly a Socio-Technical regime consist of various attributes. A regime is a combination of components ranging from artefacts, material networks, infrastructure, technology, supply chain, economic regime and the lifestyles adapted to and for the artefacts. In short, when a technical regime of production and distribution incorporates the components related to the users, it is called a Socio-Technical regime. Complementarities between components make these regimes function and support societal needs for housing, mobility, food, communication and so on. Nevertheless these complementarities are equally responsible for making these regimes dynamically rigid, stable, or locked-in. Modern societies are challenged by serious problems such as increasing carbon emissions and effects of climate change. Thus, radical changes or regime transitions are necessary more than ever.
This figure represents detailed set of complementarities between components of existing Socio-Technical regime for buildings that would have technologies and relevant technical actors developed within the regime in construction in UK.
Multi-level perspective in transition theory suggests that the transition process occurs at three operational levels: macro, meso- and micro- embedded within three analytical concepts in a nested hierarchy: landscape, regimes and niches respectively. Landscapes are external structures, set of heterogeneous factors consisting of wider institutional adjustments. Niches are small experimental projects having support mechanism, away from the market, trying to build social networks and contribute towards the development of sustainable regimes.
Further, on the landscape levels, changes occur gradually and put pressures on the regime. And on niche level, number of experimental projects leading to innovations too exert pressure on the regime. As time progress, the radical innovations break out of niche level into the regime level. Simultaneously, the on-going processes in regime and landscape create a window of opportunity and a new sociotechnical regime is formed.
A number of studies have effectively analysed underlying dynamics and mechanisms responsible for technological transitions and suggest that SNM can be a valuable tool for practitioners in the transition of technological innovations into the mainstream. Various factors identified for failure of such transition are lack of technical stability, weak regulatory framework; societal preferences and values; lack of demand; incompetent infrastructure for maintenance; and unknown impacts of new technologies.
Even so, scholars argue that radical innovations succeed. They have identified three interrelated processes for the success of such transition: One, expectations and promises perceived by the innovations should be constructively translated and communicated into requirements that are inevitable for the societal development.
Second, networks between different levels and between different actors within the level at project as well as multi-project level (niche/s) should be created.
And third, in line with theories governing organisation learning, actors involved in the project directly or indirectly should learn from experiences through first and second order learning process contributing towards the stability of the niche or the technology.
Having said that, the second section will discuss climate change as one of the driver for the “Green Deal” programme and analyse the “Green Deal” Modus Operandi using ex-ante strategic niche management approach.
While many factors influence climate, anthropogenic activities resulting from technological and medical advances; and the consequential growth of population, agriculture and animal husbandry has led to exponential increase in carbon-dioxide concentration over the past 50 years. Moreover, the burning of fossil-fuel and large-scale land-use changes, along with different energy uses, combustion and manufacturing processes, all have collectively intensified climate change.
Recognising the responsibility of tackling climate change, the UK government has set ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions through regulations such as the Climate Change Act which binds UK to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050. Given this, all buildings would need to be zero emissions by 2050. But, UK has a large existing building stock of which 87% would still exist in 2050. It is posited that these buildings may not offer comfort, safety and resource efficiency to the users’ expectations in coming years; instead their use would have unsustainable impacts on societal development. The UK government has announced various initiatives through Energy Act 2011, of which the “Green Deal” is to enable existing building become more energy efficient using retrofitting technologies.
Retrofitting in buildings is not a new concept; however, speedy mass retrofitting of all existing buildings to increase energy performance in accordance to the Building Directive adopted by UK in domestic sector and bringing properties to bands A and B on the Energy Performance Certificates is certainly a huge challenge.
Also amongst many other things, satisfying the golden rule associated with the green deal is the most important requirement because without which the green deal plan cannot go ahead. The Golden rule is that the savings in the energy bills resulted from the installation of energy efficiency measures should equate the cost of implementing those measures.
This figure analysis the “Green Deal” modus operandi applying ex-ante strategic niche management approach. It is observed that macro-level strategies have exerted pressure for the development of sustainable regime. At the same time, pioneering experimental projects have increased energy efficiency measures and facilitated first-order learning processes The success of experimental projects assert that it is developing essential technology and experts required for more sustainable building regime.
However, there are several challenges faced by the Green deal to be successful because of the prerequisite golden rule. Paying no upfront cost would undoubtedly be attractive to the consumers. However, not government or the installer can guarantee actual cash savings because they are subjected to the users’ awareness, practices and sense of ownership and responsibility.
Moreover, the implementation of energy efficiency measures in the building is subjected to owner’s preferences and affordability. Technical specifications required for energy efficiency would be difficult for a consumer to understand. The efficiency techniques would depend on the local social-technical niche and most importantly, the scheme is voluntary and the consumer is the decision maker for “Green Deal” plan.
Strategic niche management approach states that existing regime can become more sustainable when various attributes ranging from hard physical material artefacts to the users’ soft social practices would adapt the technology going beyond the locked-in characteristic of the regime. For such sustainable transitions to occur, existing regimes have to undergo profound changes to uproot the existing mutual interdependent technological performance and social practices, which together would dictate the new characteristics of sustainable Socio-Technical regimes as shown in this figure.
Thus the result of process changes occurs at variety of points of a complex web structures. The radical changes come first from the pioneering experimental projects that have been nourished in protected spaces. New developed characteristics of the niches would form new set of complementarities between components of Socio-Technical regime which would allow voicing and shaping of requirements, networking and first and second order learning process resulting into successful transition.
Thus the research findings advocate the need for full engagement with stakeholders that would deliver the required dynamics highlighted in the previous figure. The building assessment model should be extended to include a greater granularity of details, particularly in the unit of analysis and metrics employed for measuring and quantifying energy efficiency sustainability indicators and in particular capable of assisting the users to take responsibilities for their own actions.
Finally in conclusion, I would highlight few points and show how this case study has contributed towards the strategic niche management literature.
Climate change is one of most serious problem resulted from immense anthropogenic human activities. The UK government is committed to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2050 but challenged to retrofit huge stock of existing buildings. Thus an innovative programme the green deal has been launched. The novel approach of using strategic niche management as an ex ante tool has been applied to analysis of the green deal dynamics.
25. Analysis of the “Green Deal” shows that it is a systematic coordinated response programme possessing the potential to contribute towards sustainable building regime. However, the role of stakeholders including government and consumers is very important. A strategic approach should be adopted for second order learning to maximise the benefits. Thus the need for full engagement with stakeholders is advocated. Moreover, it is posited that the delivery and dynamics highlighted in the Figure 4 should also be extended to include a greater granularity of details, particularly in the unit of analysis and metrics employed for measuring and quantifying energy efficiency sustainability indicators.
Thank you for your attention and I invite you for questions and appreciate your feedback.