Essays about: "Contexto"

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  1. 16. Emergency Powers & Human Rights: Shield or Sword? Analysing the emergency powers paradox in a Southeast Asian context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Paola Zuleta; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The state of emergency – the governmental provision of imposing exceptional powers applicable to emergencies – is a characteristic shared by a majority of national governments. The possibility to invoke emergency provisions, albeit necessary, is inherently vulnerable to abuse. READ MORE

  3. 17. Location decisions regarding forest plantations in Brazil : Which aspects are important to actors in the Brazilian tree industry?

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Katarina Nilsson Lannerstedt; [2020]
    Keywords : Eucalyptus; sustainable development; land use; decision-making; policy; legislation; independent forest certification; economic sustainability; environmental sustainability; social sustainability;

    Abstract : Brazilian productive forest plantations and sustainability is a continuous subject of debate, since such forest plantations constitute an increasing proportion of the Brazilian forest cover, and because of documented instances where some establishments have resulted in negative impacts on local ecosystems and communities. Meanwhile, balancing economic, environmental and social sustainability is becoming an important concern in industrial decision-making given the increasing importance of the global sustainability goals. READ MORE

  4. 18. Voices of the flight-free visionary : an overview of the ‘staying on the ground’ narratives and their position in relation to (neoliberal) mobility hegemony

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Sebastian Arrosamena Mellgren; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Climate change; Sweden; Transformation; Aviation; Frames; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is encouraging profound and rapid transformation in every economic sector to mitigate escalating climate change. In this context, a public and political debate about aviation as a high-carbon source has emerged in Sweden with growing numbers of people declaring that they are “staying on the ground”. READ MORE

  5. 19. Sustainability assessment of potential wastewater treatment techniques in Tupiza, Bolivia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Johanna Burström; [2020]
    Keywords : MCA; wastewater treatment; sustainable sanitation; Bolivia; stabilisation ponds; anaerobic reactors; constructed wetland; alkaline treatment of sludge; ammonia treatment of sludge; MCA; avloppsrening; hållbara VA-lösningar; Bolivia; stabiliseringsdammar; anaerobiska reaktorer; anlagd våtmark; alkalin slambehandling; slambehandling med ammoniak; Análisis multicriterio; tratamiento de aguas residuales; saneamiento sostenible; Bolivia; estanques de estabilización de desechos; reactores anaeróbicos; humedales artificiales; tratamiento de lodo con cal; tratamiento de lodo con urea;

    Abstract : Aiming for sustainable sanitation systems can provide benefits among a vast range of Sustainable Development Goals. In this study the sustainability of potential options for renovating or upgrading thewastewater treatment plant in Tupiza, a rapidly growing city in theSouthern highlands of Bolivia, was evaluated. READ MORE

  6. 20. Defining Nature: Who’s Talking? The concept of nature in legal cases with Rights of Nature in Ecuador : a frame/framing analysis of interpretations of nature, underlying factors and recommended actions

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Laura Elisabeth Wolf; [2019]
    Keywords : rights of nature; Ecuador; framing; frames; nature; Ecuadorian constitutional court; defining nature; social constructivism;

    Abstract : Since 2008, the Ecuadorian constitution grants intrinsic rights to nature. However, scholars highlight the stark contrast between the intended philosophy of rights of nature (RoN) and its implementation. The concept of “nature” in the constitution is left relatively undefined, hence open for interpretation of any actor in court. READ MORE