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Analysis of normative instruments of regulation within ecological policy on the example of EU Directive on industrial emissions.
Turková, Andrea ; Geuss, Erik (advisor) ; Branžovský, Antonín (referee)
Within the frame of the ecological policy, there exists a number of instruments for a protection of environment and to solve problems related to it. Single types of instruments are established on diferent principles which leads to long-lasting arguments of economists on fitness or unfitness for purpose. At the application of administrative instruments of regulation, as it is described by neoclassical economy theory, a question arises, if this strict solution is effective and practical in light of meeting targets of the environmental policy. Arguments which hold the view that the EU Directive on industrial emissions in the metallurgy sector implementation, as an above mentioned administrative instrument, is effective and practical can be displaced in case of comparison with well set alternative instrument - marketable emission licences.
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Cultural Context of Environmental Policy - China Case Study
Špaková, Andrea ; Lehmannová, Zuzana (advisor) ; Veselá, Kristýna (referee)
The thesis explores cultural determinants of environmental policy on a theoretical and analytical level. Cultural dimensions and paradigms will be the basis of analysis and based on work by Geert Hofstede and Zuzana Lehmannová respectively. From analytical findings, it has been proven that such influences exist. These influences are most prominently present in the implementation and variability of environmental policy actors as well as in official attitude to environmental protection by the Chinese government. The findings of this analysis can be used for predicting further development of Chinese environmental policy.
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Environmental policy of China and sustainable development
Burešová, Kateřina ; Maslowski, Nicolas (advisor) ; Voráček, Emil (referee)
The presented diploma thesis deals with environmental issues in China and focuses on the analysis of environmental policy in China and its approach to sustainable development. There is also addressed international environmental cooperation and China's role within. The aim of this thesis is to present the current condition of the environment in China and its causes, to evaluate the effectiveness of environmental policy in China using the concept of environmental governance and eventually introduce the attitude of China to international environmental cooperation.
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Voluntary agreements in the environment - advantages and disadvantages
URBÁNEK, Aleš
The diploma thesis topic is Voluntary agreements in the environment problems and advantages. The theoretical part describes how the attitude to the environment was developing, from the restrictive regulations to the first voluntary attitudes. The part of the thesis is devoted to the problems of the environment´s valuation because one of the tasks of the voluntary agreements is the effort to internalize externalities. For this the valuation of the environment is needed, which is problematic. At first the voluntary attitudes to the environmental protection are described in general and there are voluntary agreements that are described more in detail. The practical part is devoted to the problems of voluntary agreements in the Czech Republic. All voluntary agreements made in the Czech Republic are described. These particular agreements are assessed according to their results whether they fulfilled their purpose because of which they had been made. The component of the practical part is also a questionnaire which was to be filled in by companies which have been using some voluntary attitude, e.g. EMAS, ecolabeling or some voluntary agreement. In the conclusion the attitude of The Ministry of the Environment to the voluntary agreements is assessed as well as the effect of the voluntary agreements in the Czech Republic itself.
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Application of the Environmental Approaches in Commercial Enterprises
SVATKOVÁ, Ivana
The main target of this diploma thesis is to ensure the level and the form of application of environmental management elements in commercial businesses from the view of customers and commercial businesses. The sub-objectives are to identify the environmental friendly attitudes, procuration and requirements related to commercial business environment. The diploma thesis is based on the analysis of selected companies by controlled interviews and data results analysis gained from survey.
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The introduction of an environmental management system according to ISO 14001
Kuželová, Lenka ; Veber, Jaromír (advisor) ; Plášková, Alena (referee)
The theme of the work is the preparation of the production company to ISO 14001 certification, which means describing organizational processes, description of jobs and making the necessary documents. Today, the high quality of products and services expected to increasingly demanding customer for granted due to growing competition. Considerable support for the education of various governmental and non-governmental organizations has also increased the number of customers who talks about his responsibility to the environment.
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Analysis of economic and environmental effects of detergents' compactation
Gregorová, Martina ; Vojáček, Ondřej (advisor) ; Slavíková, Lenka (referee)
This master thesis studies environmental effects of a detergents' compactation project. The theoretical part describes negative environmental effects of detergents' use and foreign initiatives having successfully led to decrease of these effects. The analytical part evaluates the information campaign focused on customer behavior and detergent dosage through a market survey. Lower detergent consumption is a prerequisite of a decreased negative environmental impact. Market data showing real detergent consumption are compared to expected development. Results of the market survey and the market data analysis show that a change in consumer behavior was not sufficient; and therefore, the compactation project was not successful.
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The Application of selected Instruments of Public Policy Aimed at Protecting the Environment on the Example of Prague
Kolková, Veronika ; Nový, Jan (advisor) ; Musil, Martin (referee)
The thesis "The Application of selected Instruments of Public Policy Aimed at Protecting the Environment on the Example of Prague" is focused on the issues of environmental policy of the city of Prague and instruments for environmental policy that are used in Prague. The main goal of this thesis is to describe the development of the living environment in the city area and its relationship to the environmental instruments used there. Second goal is to define factors that influence the environment and make it difficult to measure the effects of these tools. The thesis is divided into three parts. In the first part, the topic of environmental policy and its instrument is explained. It explains the relationship between the environment, the economy and politics. It describes some instruments used to protect the environment and also factors influencing research of the relationship between these instruments and the current status of the environment. The second part focuses on the development of Prague's environment and analyzes the environmental policy and instruments used to improve it. The factors that make it harder to prove the benefits of using these instruments are described at the end of the second part. In the last part of this thesis there is a practical example of how the environmental instruments affect recycling.
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The Fulfilment of the Kyoto Protocol Commitments by the BRIC States
Leimerová, Magdalena ; Druláková, Radka (advisor) ; Rolenc, Jan Martin (referee)
The impact of climate changes has been one of the most discussed topics past few decades. The Kyoto Protocol, as the first international legal document containing exactly quantified commitments to reduce six greenhouse gases, tries to prevent their negative role. This bachelor thesis is focused on the BRIC states as the group which represents one of the biggest issuers of the greenhouse gases. The thesis also presents the summary of the international environmental policies, introduces the Kyoto Protocol and provides readers with the detailed analysis of the fulfilment of the Kyoto Protocol by the BRIC states.
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Competitiveness of the EU and it's environmental aspects
Demydova, Oksana ; Bič, Josef (advisor) ; Bartušková, Hana (referee)
The Bachelor thesis examines the impact of environmental aspects of the competitiveness of the European Union. The goal of the thesis is to clarify coherence between environmental objects and EU's development strategies and the impact of European environmental policy on the ompetitiveness of the European Union. In the first section different theoretical views on competitiveness are presented as well as the relation between economical and environmental objectives of the state. The second chapter takes into account the European concept of competitiveness in relation to the long-term development strategies of the EU and their environmental aspects. In the last part of the thesis the impact of the EU ETS on the EU's economy are analyzed along with possible options for achieving the environmental policy's objectives with other instruments.
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