http://hdl.handle.net/10174/554 2026-04-03T18:52:03Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/40354 Title: Encouraging Safe, Green, and Economically Sustainable Use of our Natural Environment Authors: Berryman, A. K.; Donlon, E.; Abrahams, S.; Aleandri, M.; Brennan, G. S.; Correia, J. M. C.; Kamperis, S. G.; Mckinnell, D.; Metherall, B.; Millward, F.; Roberts, J. Editors: Breward, Chris; Ockendon, Hilary; Hjorth, Poul Abstract: This report addresses anti-social behaviour at green spaces in Wales. Using the data available, this report investigates classifying sites and site users. This classification is used to understand specific anti-social behaviours with agent-based modelling. Regression modelling is also used to calculate a site user's impact on anti-social behaviour, and the scaling behaviour of associated quantities of interest as the number of site visitors increased was examined. Each area of research provides a different lens to understand what is happening at sites across Wales. 2023-12-08T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/10174/39995 Title: Modelling the heat transition Authors: Ahsan, Muhammad; van der Bijl, Leander; Buccoliero, Fabio; Chen, Yanfei; Correia, Joaquim M.C.; Hashemi, Leila; Leonardi, Francesca; Lord, Gabriel; Martinez, Juan E. Machado; Tang, Zhirui; Winschermann, Leoni; Yu, Jialing Editors: Breward, Chris; Ockendon, Hilary; Hjorth, Poul Abstract: The Dutch government is committed to reducing its dependence on fuel imports and promoting sustainable practices, which has led to plans to move away from gas-powered heating systems towards alternative heat sources such as district heating or electric heat pumps. In this heat transition, DHM provides advice and leadership for investment decisions, particularly at the municipal level. Key considerations include the transition costs, choice of heat commodity, and necessary infrastructure. This project explores three decision-making models that aim to minimize social costs in an objective manner: Monte Carlo simulations, energy hubs, and mathematical programs. The results of this study can be used as a starting point for further research to support a sustainable and cost-effective heat transition. 2024-07-26T23:00:00Z