Topic 1: Analysing the Impact of Project Portfolio Selection and Key Performance Indicators on Sustainability Projects.
Research Aim: The research aims to examine project portfolio selection (PPS) and key performance indicators (KPI) impact on sustainability measures implemented in projects for manufacturing industry. The study attempts to assess how sustainability measures under the dimensions of economics, environment, and society are effected by multi-criteria decision making methods. The data will be collected using mixed methods methodology – quantitative and qualitative measures. The study will incorporate the fuzzy logic model.
Topic 2: Examining the Factors that Impact Sustainable Design for the Elderly.
Research Aim: The study will present casual evidence on the factors that impact sustainable design choices for the elderly. The research will analyse variables – design for all, universal design, and inclusive design when assessing planning the environment. The research looks to assess the planning taking place for sustainable aging. The study will take a qualitative approach for methodology. This includes using semi-structured interviews with sustainable design industry specialists. Data will be analysed using text analysis with the Nvivo tool.
Topic 3: Assessing Feasible Development of Energy, Water, and Environment Systems and its Impact on Sustainability Goals.
Research Aim: The research looks to present recent trends in development of energy, water, and environmental systems and their impact on sustainability goals in the UK. The research will focus on UK’s construction section, forestry, and agricultural industries to analyse how combined trends have effected these industries ability to limit waste production. The study will be conducted using quantitative research techniques used to assess environmental burden of these industries. The survey questionnaire will be distributed to executives responsible for sustainable development goals in the industries in addition to the use of an audit. Data will be analysed using inferential statistics and PLS-SEM.
Topic 4: Examining the Impact of Growth, Urbanisation, Electricity, and Fossil Fuel Consumption on Environmental Sustainability in Developing Countries.
Research Aim: The proposed research will choose a developing country to investigate its environmental degradation. The research also looks to examine the effect that economic growth, urbanisation, electricity consumption, and fossil fuel consumption as on pollutant emissions of a developing country over a certain period of time. The methodology used for the study is derived from Pesaran’s Panel Pooled Mean Group-Autoregressive distributive lag (ARDL-PMG) in order to conduct a regression analysis. Data will be collected using econometric values present for the developing country as per its own official websites, the United Nations, and other environment metrics watchdogs.
Topic 5: Assessing the Impact of Sustainability Measures on Human Welfare and Ecosystem Health.
Research Aim: The study aims to examine the moral obligations to act sustainability to protect natural processes that constitute human life and culture. The research will analyse the perceptions of sustainability measures on the blue-collar population of the UK and its relationship with human welfare and ecosystem health. The research will be conducted using quantitative methodology. This includes the use of a survey questionnaire and analysis through structured equation modelling.
Topic 6: Analysing the Impact of Socio-Economic Conditions on Degradation of Eastern Highlands.
Research Aim:The study will assess the variables of poverty, agricultural intensification, and sustainability measures on degradation of Eastern Highlands. The research will assess variables such as local knowledge of sustainability efforts, farmer’s initiatives, and soil and water conservation techniques. The research methodology is empirical in nature. Data will be collected using survey questionnaires with locals and field observations of the Eastern Highlands. Data will be analysed using inferential statistics and structured equation modelling.
Topic 7: Examining the Impact of Colonial Land Tenure on Environmental Changes in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe.
Research Aim: The study will utilise the human security perspective to examine the impact of colonial land tenure changes on sustainability efforts in Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe. The study will assess how colonial land tenure impacts locals’ options and capacity adopt, minimise, or end risks associated with their human, social, and environmental rights. The research will assess the distribution of land and resources, human security, and environmental integrity though a survey of the local population in addition to using historical land tenure and distribution records.
Topic 8: Analysing the Impact of Digital Technology Initiatives on Green Development and Environmental Sustainability.
Research Aim: The study looks to assess various digital technology initiatives in developing countries to examine their impact on green development and environmental sustainability. The study will examine the long-term effects of variables such as energy demands and carbon emissions using time series data of developing countries over the last 20 years. The research will use causal associations to better understand how digital initiatives impact the green development using economic growth as primary factor of analysis. The data will be collected using country time series and questionnaires distributed through random sampling. Data will be analysed using inferential statistics and PLS-SEM.
Topic 9: Assessing the Impact of Environmental Decentralisation on Regional Green Development in Asia.
Research Aim: The study will investigate the impact of environmental decentralisation and local government competition on green development in Asian countries. Many Asian countries have been seeing rapid economic development which is coupled with environmental pollution. The research will calculate the green total factor productivity of local governments in Asian countries in a ten-year period. Data analysis will take place using the panel vector autoregressive model to test for impact of environmental decentralisation on regional green development.
Topic 10: Using the Efficient Well-Being Model for Assessing Sustainability and Environmental Impacts.
Research Aim: The proposed study uses the Efficient Well-Being model to assess the UK’s efficiency in enhancing human well-being through variables of economic resources, natural resources, and human resources. The primary purpose of the research is to examine the current efficiencies of a country in producing human well-being through their sustainable effort. The data collected will focus on dimensions such as ecological footprint, GDP per capita, flows of natural capital, and education. The data will be analysed using inferential statistics primarily regression analysis.
Topic 11: Assessing the Role of H. M. Treasury on Political Economy of Green Development in the UK.
Research Aim: The study will examine the policy implications of H. M. Treasury as a negative impact on development of sustainable development strategies in the UK. The research will analyse the role that political economy and internal politics plays on the UK as an environmental state. The research will be conducted through text analysis of policy papers and government initiatives primarily focusing on green investment banks and H. M. Treasury’s role in energy policy.
Topic 12: Examining the Links between COVID-19 and Environmental Sustainability.
Research Aim: The study will review the current challenges being faced in implementing environmental sustainability policies with a pandemic still being present. The study will assess the regulatory demands and green business practices during the COVID-19 pandemic. The policies will specifically focus on the supply chain and logistics industry. Data will be collected from firm level sustainability initiatives by focusing on dimensions of emission footprint, institutional initiatives, and upgrading transport equipment to being environmentally friends. Data will be analysed using inferential statistics.
Topic 13: Assessing the Role of R&D and Renewable Energy Consumption on EU Countries Development.
Research Aim: The primary aim of the study is to assess the role that research and development (R&D) has on environmental sustainability in EU countries. The research will also investigate the interaction between renewable energy consumption on economic growth through footprint income function. The study will use time series data of EU countries with regards to their R&D expenditure and ecological footprint. The study is empirical in nature and will only use quantitative data. The analysis will be conducted to produce causal interactions between the variables identified.
Topic 14: Examining the Impact of Small-Scale Off-Grid Renewable Energy Systems on Local Socio-Economic Growth in Developing Countries.
Research Aim: The study aims to investigate the effect that small-scale off-grid renewable energy systems have on local social and economic development. The research will assess the impact using psychographic scales to assess participants from remote areas in developing countries which such units have been implemented. The research will be quantitative and employ a survey questionnaire for data collection. Data will be analysed using partial least squares structured equation modelling.
Topic 15: Examining the Impact of Technology Innovation and Environmental Sustainability Practices on SME’s Performance in Developing Countries.
Research Aim: The study will examine the relationship between technology innovation and environmental sustainability practices on the performance of SME’s in a developing country. The research will assess how sustainable development measures can harbour economic growth without the depletion of natural resources. The research will use quantitative methodology for data collection and analysis.
Topic 16: Tracking of Environmental Impact Caused by the Emissions from Aircraft and Other Aviation Machines.
Research Aim: This research aims to monitor the impact of aircraft, helicopters, and other aerial vehicles on the environment. The research will explore the carbon emissions, environmental impacts and sustainability issues of aviation emissions. The research will carry out the quantitative study of the carbon emission per litre fuel from different aircraft, and by analysing the fuel consumed, an estimate of carbon and other greenhouse gases will be made.
Topic 17: An Assessment for the Water-Saving Technologies and Operational Sops for London Municipal Usage.
Research Aim: The aim of this research is to carry out an assessment of the water-saving technologies and their implementation. The research will make a feasibility analysis for the implementation of water-saving technologies. The study will also analyse the operational SOPs and identify the areas of improvement for saving water. The study will be conducted in two phases; analysis and assessment. phase and feasibility phase.
Topic 18: A Study on Urban Foresting to Reduce the Impact of Carbon House Gases and Maintain a Sustainable Environment.
Research Aim: The aim of this study is to analyse the importance of urban foresting to reduce carbon dioxide emissions due to excessive transportation and industrial activities. The study will compare two cities of similar sizes, one with an urban forest and the other without urban forestation. The air quality index, carbon emissions and other parameters will be monitored for three months, and finding will be plotted to generate insights.
Topic 19: An Analysis of How Carbon Literacy Can Help Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Disadvantaged Households.
Research Aim: The aim of this study is to measure the carbon footprints of low-income household and identify the wastage of the carbon credits at home. Households carbon emissions are one of the major sources of carbon pollution and are often missed in the research. This thesis will aim to identify the potential usage of carbon at homes and the impact of carbon literacy on two different geographical locations.
Topic 20: A Detailed Analysis of the Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles and the Sustainability Impact of Low Carbon Footprints on the Environment.
Research Aim: The aim of this explorative analysis is to uncover the concealed carbon footprint of electric vehicles. Electric transportation vehicle does not require fossil fuel but relies on the electric source to charge batteries. The study will analyse the carbon footprint per KWh consumed by the vehicle and trackback the total carbon footprint of the car form its assembly to charging.
Topic 21: A Detailed Analysis of the Carbon Footprint of Electric Vehicles and the Sustainability Impact of Low Carbon Footprints on the Environment.
Research Aim: The aim of this explorative analysis is to uncover the concealed carbon footprint of electric vehicles. Electric transportation vehicle does not require fossil fuel but relies on the electric source to charge batteries. The study will analyse the carbon footprint per KWh consumed by the vehicle and trackback the total carbon footprint of the car form its assembly to charging.
Topic 22: Assessment of Alternative Food Networks for Sustainable Production of The Food Products.
Research Aim: The aim of this research is to identify the food production sources adding greenhouse gasses at an unprecedented rate as compared to the regular production sources. The study will aim to propose food production sources that are more sustainable and less dependent on flood irrigation. The research will aim to reduce water wastage, fertilizer supplementation and pesticide usage.
Topic 23: The Impact of Glacier Meltdown on The Aquatic Life Across the Arctic Region and The Warm Water Species.
Research Aim: The aim of this research is to identify the impact and adversaries of global warming on aquatic life. The study will analyze the melting rate of the arctic glaciers and note the rising temperature, sea level and changes in the currents. The research will also aim to identify the potential risk to aquatic life due to rising sea levels and sea temperatures.
Topic 24: Analysis of the Built Environment Sustainable Tool (BEST) sustainability assessment tool
Research Aim: The study aims to analyze how the modern sustainability assessment tool, named BEST, which considers not only the environmental aspects but also the economic and social aspects, is impacting the new development projects.
This study will be complete through a questionnaire that will be distributed to the practitioners of the construction industry
Topic 25: Building an economically viable and completely sustainable world – A review of recent trends and an assessment of a possible future
Research Aim: This study aims to analyze worldwide economic and sustainability-based trends and their influence on the overall world environment including both economical and ecological health. The study further aims to explore the potential impact of using integrated sustainability metrics that can deliver revolutionary results in the economic and ecological health of the world.
Topic 26: New approaches to applying GIS (Geographical Information System) in the field of environmental health sciences.
Research Aim: This environmental health dissertation topic analyzes how an integrated health-related data in a unified data system can be used to enhance the environmental health.
Topic 27: The use of optimized economically viable green technology in the U.K and its impact on environmental sustainability.
Research Aim: The research focuses on how consumers and manufacturers can encourage the development as well as the adoption of green technologies. This environmental economics dissertation topic aims to assess the increasing environmental awareness in the community regarding the adaption of green technology and sustainability-based products, and how it is influencing the economics of the companies associated with this field.
Topic 28: Modelling and simulation of sewage wastewater treatment plants.
Research Aim: This review paper focuses on wastewater treatment plant’s modelling (WWTP). Why white-box modelling is frequently used in this domain, with key applications including design, learning, and process optimization. This report presents the currently most used models of the white box for the analysis of biological sludge mechanisms and the removal of phosphorus.
Topic 29: Environmental air pollutants and acute lower respiratory infections: comprehensive analysis and assessment of worldwide disease burdens.
Research Aim: This research focuses on the implications and reasons of how young children around the globe have been exposed to acute lower respiratory infections (ALRI).
Topic 30: Health-based economic evaluation on the particulate air pollution in urban areas – A case study Shanghai, China.
Research Aim: This research paper analyzes the key factors that are influencing the air quality in Shanghai. Quantitative research on the impact of particulate air pollution on Shanghai's economy and human health is aimed to be conducted during this study.
Topic 31: An analysis of how air pollution and climate change is impacting the tourism industry
Research Aim: The purpose of the study is to investigate the long-term and causal links between climate change (i.e., greenhouse gas emissions, Sulphur hexafluorides and hydrofluorocarbons), air pollution (i.e., carbon dioxide and methane emissions) and development indicators of tourism (i.e., international tourism receipts and expenditures) as well as the impact and expansion of tourist activities on the environment.
