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Spatial assessment and management of regional ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Delta Region (2019)
Thesis
Cai, W. (2019). Spatial assessment and management of regional ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Delta Region. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224316

The Yangtze River Delta (YRD) metropolitan region is one of the most rapidly urbanized regions in China and has experienced a remarkable period of population growth (at an annual growth rate of 3.0%), and urbanization (at an annual growth rate of 9.2... Read More about Spatial assessment and management of regional ecosystem services in the Yangtze River Delta Region.

Sustainability transitions and leapfrogging in latecomer cities : a case of the diffusion of solar thermal energy in China (2017)
Thesis
Yu, Z. (2017). Sustainability transitions and leapfrogging in latecomer cities : a case of the diffusion of solar thermal energy in China. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4224324

Sustainability transition has been a burgeoning research field and political practice due to its focus on the systemic and fundamental transformation of existing main human sectors to curb global climate change. The present thesis aims to contribute... Read More about Sustainability transitions and leapfrogging in latecomer cities : a case of the diffusion of solar thermal energy in China.

Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK) : can Brunei achieve its sustainable industrial development? (2014)
Thesis
Omar, S. B. (2014). Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK) : can Brunei achieve its sustainable industrial development?. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4216946

As Brunei is moving towards the diversification of its economy away from an overdependence on the oil and gas industry, the country is now putting much effort into developing additional industrial activities. At the same time, the country is also com... Read More about Sungai Liang Industrial Park (SPARK) : can Brunei achieve its sustainable industrial development?.

Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept (2013)
Thesis
Etriki, J. I. (2013). Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4215248

Solid waste management systems in developed countries are undergoing a transformation to a resource recovery-based model. Conversely, in many developing countries waste management is still inadequate in terms of environmental and public health. The e... Read More about Municipal solid waste management and institutions in Tripoli, Libya : applying the environmentally sound technologies (ESTs) concept.

Knowledge transfer to facilitate industrial symbiosis : a case study of UK-China collaborators (2013)
Thesis
Wang, Q. (2013). Knowledge transfer to facilitate industrial symbiosis : a case study of UK-China collaborators. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214619

Interest in how industrial production could be adapted to promote sustainable development has increased in recent decades worldwide. Industrial symbiosis (where one company’s unwanted materials become the input for another company) is one approach to... Read More about Knowledge transfer to facilitate industrial symbiosis : a case study of UK-China collaborators.

Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary (2012)
Thesis
Lewis, C. A. R. (2012). Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214982

This thesis explores the reconciliation of economic development and flood risk mitigation on the Humber Estuary, England. As sea level-rise is increasing due to suspected anthropogenic climate change, the Environment Agency has taken a lead role in m... Read More about Examining business perceptions of flood risk in relation to the governance of flood mitigation on the Humber Estuary.

Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy. (2012)
Thesis
O'Neill, K. (2012). Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4212755

This thesis investigates the ways in which local food has increasingly been seen as an integral part of rural development, and explored the increasing interest in local food from academics, policy-makers, businesses and consumers. The overall questio... Read More about Effective policy making for establishing sustainable local food systems : the East Riding of Yorkshire and the Abruzzo region, Italy..

Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire (2009)
Thesis
Kythreotis, A. P. (2009). Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4209219

This dissertation examines the role played by Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups in contributing to the governance of sustainable development. The research involves an intensive case study of VCS groups in Hull and East Riding, East Yorkshir... Read More about Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire.

TeleCities : a new geography of governance? : an institutional, relational and scalar analysis of a transnational network (2006)
Thesis
Hewitson, A. (2006). TeleCities : a new geography of governance? : an institutional, relational and scalar analysis of a transnational network. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4217959

In recent years there has been a steady rise in the amount of cities engaing in collaborative transnational networking. Perceived as a valid response to the threats of globalisation and the internationalisation of the economy, cities have formulated... Read More about TeleCities : a new geography of governance? : an institutional, relational and scalar analysis of a transnational network.

Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming (2005)
Thesis
Cullen, R. J. (2005). Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4214427

Multi-medium pollution control has finally transcended the boundary from its roots in traditional manufacturing industry, and has entered the realm of intensive pig farming. This research has revealed the problems that face pig farmers when confronte... Read More about Industrial pollution control down on the farm : integrated pollution prevention & control and intensive pig farming.

Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe (2004)
Thesis
Collins, P. (2004). Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe. (Thesis). University of Hull. Retrieved from https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4218798

This thesis aims to contribute to a better understanding of regional development in the 21st century by looking at the effects of policy and the reality behind adapting to the information age. This work investigates four broad themes, the first of wh... Read More about Developing the region in the information age : information society technologies in Ireland and Europe.