Knowledge drivers Sample Clauses

Knowledge drivers. One of the clear drivers is valorising and exploiting the existing expert knowledge of all the stakeholders about NBS in cities and generating the knowledge that is still missing. This requires a transdisciplinary research approach that links practitioners, policy-makers and scientists from different disciplines, and which engages with citizens and other users and producers of knowledge. [2] As it can be seen in Table 6, the literature shows four main drivers: generation of evidence, collaboration, information accessibility and awareness. CATEGORY SUBCATEGORY DESCRIPTION Literature CODE Main Sec Knowledge Lesson learnt through implemented projects Successfully implemented projects generate useful evidence regarding the benefits that can be used by other projects. Lessons learned from less successful projects are proved to be instrumental for an effective integration of NBS in urban planning. DK1 Generation of evidence [5] Research on benefits Generation of quantified information and knowledge regarding benefits (direct and indirect) DK2 Research on cost effectiveness Research on cost effectiveness of implementing NBS might help to justify new investments and to promote long-term funding or public-private arrangements. [8] [22] [23] DK3 Collaboration Networks Demonstration projects on NBS create collaborative networks and communities of practice that cross institutional boundaries and can function as drivers for legitimizing new planning practices and approaches. When new stakeholders engage with networks that have already acquired experiences, new knowledge can be integrated and put in practice [24] [25] DK4 Co-creation Solutions to be developed could be based in collaboration between designers, citizens and companies in the early stages in order to find out the most balanced solution between feasible technical solution and analysis of budget implications DK5 Information accessibility and sharing Knowledge platforms Knowledge platforms focused on cities, accessible and open, can be used for knowledge gathering, aggregation and cocreation. Develop online NBS impact calculation tools. [8] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30] DK6 Awareness NBS ambassadors NBS ambassadors can promote NBS by making NBS benefits and risks communicable to citizens and politicians. Strategically selected NBS could work as flagship projects to city servants, local entrepreneurs, investors, and other actors increasing awareness about the benefits of NBS. DK7 Climate Change Climate change is per...
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  • Knowledge Whenever a representation or warranty or other statement in this Agreement (including, without limitation, Schedule I hereto) is made with respect to a Person's "knowledge," such statement refers to such Person's employees or agents who were or are responsible for or involved with the indicated matter and have actual knowledge of the matter in question.

  • Knowledge; Discretion All references herein to a Purchaser’s or the Company’s knowledge shall be deemed to mean the knowledge of such party based on the actual knowledge of such party’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer or such other persons holding equivalent offices. Unless specified to the contrary herein, all references herein to an exercise of discretion or judgment by a Purchaser, to the making of a determination or designation by a Purchaser, to the application of a Purchaser’s discretion or opinion, to the granting or withholding of a Purchaser’s consent or approval, to the consideration of whether a matter or thing is satisfactory or acceptable to a Purchaser, or otherwise involving the decision making of a Purchaser, shall be deemed to mean that such Purchaser shall decide using the reasonable discretion or judgment of a prudent lender.

  • Knowledge Transfer 7.1 Three (3) months prior to the Expiry Date of the Agreement (or where the Agreement is terminated within the timescale notified by the Department) the Provider will upon request: 7.1.1 provide for transfer to the Department and/or the Successor Provider of all knowledge reasonably required for the provision of the Services which may, as appropriate, include information, records and documents including that relating to configuration of software; and 7.1.2 provide the Department and/or Successor Provider with reasonable access to such members of the Provider's or its Sub- Contractors' personnel as have been involved in the development, provision or management of the Services and who are still employed or engaged by the Provider or its Sub- Contractors. 7.2 To facilitate the transfer of knowledge from the Provider to the Department and/or its Successor Provider, the Provider will provide, upon request, a detailed written explanation of the procedures and operations used to provide the Services, the change management process and other standards and procedures to the operations personnel of the Department and/or the Successor Provider. 7.3 The information which the Provider will provide, at its own cost, to the Department and/or its Successor Provider pursuant to Paragraph 7.1 above will include: 7.3.1 copies of up-to-date procedures and manuals; 7.3.2 agreements with third party suppliers of goods and services which are to be transferred to the Department/Successor Provider; 7.3.3 key support contact details for third party supplier personnel under Agreements which are to be assigned or novated to the Department/Successor Provider pursuant to this Schedule 8 (Exit Arrangements); 7.3.4 any relevant interface information.

  • Awareness How do you market the program to Xxx County residents with equity in mind? How equal and practical is the ability for residents or businesses to become aware of the services funded by the SLFRF?

  • Knowledge Defined For purposes of this Agreement, the term “the Company's knowledge” or similar references to knowledge as used herein shall mean in the case of the Members and the Company, the actual knowledge of Rxxxxxx Xxxxxx, Sxx Xxxxxxxx and Jxxx Xxxxxxx after reasonably inquiry.

  • TECHNOLOGY/KNOWLEDGE TRANSFER ACTIVITIES The goal of this task is to develop a plan to make the knowledge gained, experimental results, and lessons learned available to the public and key decision makers. • Prepare an Initial Fact Sheet at start of the project that describes the project. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Final Project Fact Sheet at the project’s conclusion that discusses results. Use the format provided by the CAM. • Prepare a Technology/Knowledge Transfer Plan that includes: o An explanation of how the knowledge gained from the project will be made available to the public, including the targeted market sector and potential outreach to end users, utilities, regulatory agencies, and others. o A description of the intended use(s) for and users of the project results. o Published documents, including date, title, and periodical name. o Copies of documents, fact sheets, journal articles, press releases, and other documents prepared for public dissemination. These documents must include the Legal Notice required in the terms and conditions. Indicate where and when the documents were disseminated. o A discussion of policy development. State if project has been or will be cited in government policy publications, or used to inform regulatory bodies. o The number of website downloads or public requests for project results. o Additional areas as determined by the CAM. • Conduct technology transfer activities in accordance with the Technology/Knowledge Transfer Plan. These activities will be reported in the Progress Reports. • When directed by the CAM, develop Presentation Materials for an Energy Commission- sponsored conference/workshop(s) on the project. • When directed by the CAM, participate in annual EPIC symposium(s) sponsored by the California Energy Commission. • Provide at least (6) six High Quality Digital Photographs (minimum resolution of 1300x500 pixels in landscape ratio) of pre and post technology installation at the project sites or related project photographs. • Prepare a Technology/Knowledge Transfer Report on technology transfer activities conducted during the project. • Initial Fact Sheet (draft and final) • Final Project Fact Sheet (draft and final) • Presentation Materials (draft and final) • High Quality Digital Photographs • Technology/Knowledge Transfer Plan (draft and final) • Technology/Knowledge Transfer Report (draft and final)

  • Knowledge of the Company For all purposes of this Agreement, the phrase “to the Company’s knowledge” and “known by the Company” and any derivations thereof shall mean as of the applicable date, the actual knowledge of the Company Knowledge Parties, none of whom shall have any personal liability or obligations regarding such knowledge.

  • No Knowledge The Company has no knowledge of any event which would be more likely than not to have the effect of causing such Registration Statement to be suspended or otherwise ineffective.

  • Knowledge of Default It is expressly understood and agreed that the Agent shall be entitled to assume that no Default or Event of Default has occurred and is continuing, unless the officers of the Agent immediately responsible for matters concerning this Agreement shall have received a written notice from a Lender or the Borrower specifying such Default or Event of Default and stating that such notice is a “notice of default”. Upon receiving such a notice, the Agent shall promptly notify each Lender of such Default or Event of Default and provide each Lender with a copy of such notice and shall endeavor to provide such notice to the Lenders within three (3) Business Days (but without any liability whatsoever in the event of its failure to do so). The Agent shall also furnish the Lenders, promptly upon receipt, with copies of all other notices or other information required to be provided by the Borrower hereunder.

  • No Knowledge of Breach Neither Company nor any of its Subsidiaries has any Knowledge of any facts or circumstances that would result in Buyer or Buyer Bank being in breach on the date of execution of this Agreement of any representations and warranties of Buyer or Buyer Bank set forth in ARTICLE IV.

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