Essays about: "Caribbean"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 123 essays containing the word Caribbean.

1. 26. Weight Stigma: A Global Health Concern

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicin

   Author : Laura Ann Eggerichs; [2021-12-01]
   Keywords : overweight; obesity; stigma; weight stigma; weight bias; weight discrimination; scoping review; global health; Latin America; Caribbean; Asia; Africa; Oceania;

   Abstract : A scoping review on research into weight stigma in areas outside of Europe, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.... READ MORE

3. 27. Sweeping Shale Gas Under the Rug: Communicating Clean Energy Futures Through the Caribbean Energy Security Initiative

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Shannon Carson; [2021]
   Keywords : energy policy; frames; U.S.-Caribbean; energy security; shale gas; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Energy sector transformation will define our coming decade, as an unprecedented energy transition is required to keep the planet to 2°C warming. Despite this urgency, strong governmental resistance to low-carbon energy transitions is observed. Under the Obama administration, a Caribbean energy policy was pursued that exemplifies this resistance. READ MORE

4. 28. Digitization of Swedish Caribbean Colonial History

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Georgios Davakos; Rewa Abou Raas; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Digitization of Swedish Caribbean Colonial history is part of a research project that works on digitizing historical documents and artifacts from the Swedish colonial timeline of 1784-1878. This thesis aims to improve the accessibility of the digitized artifacts, improve the presentationof the artifacts, and provide more information about the digitization project. READ MORE

5. 29. The Creation of Sustainable Value from Cruise Tourism : An Empirical Study on Gotland, Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Jingnan Yang; [2021]
   Keywords : Value Creation; Cruise Tourism; Sustainability;

   Abstract : Nowadays, cruise tourism is playing a significant role in international tourism and has brought vital economic benefits to ports and destinations. Apart from the economic impact, cruise tourism can also influence a destination in social and environmental aspects. READ MORE

6. 30. Social Sustainability in Marine Governance: The Case of Barra del Colorado, Costa Rica

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Paola Apéstegui; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Social Sustainability; Marine Governance; Responsible Fishing Marine Areas; Marine Management Areas; Recognition; Representation; Distribution;

   Abstract : Marine issues develop in complex social contexts, usually involving a large number of sectors, actors, and users. Achieving sustainable marine governance requires a continued and context-specific structure of interdisciplinary knowledge, inter-sectorial interaction as well as inter-institutional coordination that generates daunting challenges to government, stakeholders and civil society. READ MORE