Essays about: "Jyri Rantanen"

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  1. 1. Reconnecting with Nature And Pro-environmental Consciousness & Behavior

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Jyri Rantanen; [2009]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : There is a significant risk that the current pro-environmental efforts embedded in the prevailing paradigm (shallow ecology) will not be sufficient to solve the increasing number, severity and urgency of environmental/societal challenges – at least they appear to be unable to solve the problems in time. Through literature review and case studies, this thesis author explores how humans having direct nature experiences – by reconnecting with nature – seem to have positive impacts upon individuals and societies at a deeper level, which can lead to more pro-environmental consciousness and behavior1. READ MORE