Essays about: "Pro climate behaviour"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words Pro climate behaviour.

  1. 1. Comfortably numb : Exploring the impact of moral disengagement on luxury emissions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Maja Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Moral Responsibility; Pro-Environmental Behaviour; Environmental Engagement; Inner Dimensions; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Those least responsible for climate change are most vulnerable to its impacts, raising the question of climate justice and moral responsibility for emissions. This thesis combines Shue’s concept of subsistence- and luxury emissions, with Bandura’s theory of moral disengagement. READ MORE

  3. 2. A study on how a dashboard for energy data visualisations can be designed to be usable and inspire pro-environmental behaviour in an industry setting

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Sofie Drugge Eneroth; Alice Elkjaer; [2023]
    Keywords : Usability; learnability; subjective satisfaction; behavioural change; energy data visualisations; HCD; eco-feedback; personas; prototyping;

    Abstract : An essential part of combating climate change is to reduce energy consumption. As the industrial sector was accountable for approximately a third of the total global carbon dioxide equivalents in 2019, it is crucial for industries to manage their energy usage. READ MORE

  4. 3. LOCAL SOCIETAL CONTEXTS AND URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of 26 European Capital Cities

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Daniela Völp; [2022-06-17]
    Keywords : urban environmental sustainability; green cities; Qualitative Comparative Analysis; social trust; European cities;

    Abstract : Based on a sample of 26 European capital cities, this thesis performs a multi-value Qualitative Comparative Analysis to identify what combinations of local conditions facilitate or prevent the transition towards high urban environmental sustainability (UES). More specifically, it examines the conjunctural effect of cities’ relative wealth, the strength of local industrial interests, social trust levels, local climate vulnerability, and the ambitiousness of the national environmental policy context on their performance in the 2009 European Green City Index. READ MORE

  5. 4. 1:0 for the environment: Engaging football fans on tackling climate change

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Jennifer Amann; [2022-01-18]
    Keywords : mobilising climate action; collective action; public participation; social transformation; pro-environmental behaviour change; football fandom; non-league football; community;

    Abstract : In general, the existence of anthropogenic climate change and the need for deeper societal transformations are widely accepted. Less agreement exists on how to best motivate the public to act in a way that allows for these transformations to happen. Currently, research stresses the potential of existing communities. READ MORE

  6. 5. Games for Change : Exploring the Effects of the Game Climate Fresk at Schneider Electric and the Climate Engagement Potential for Employees

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Björn Nordin; Martin Wahlström; [2022]
    Keywords : Pro climate behaviour; Value-action gap; Climate ambassador; Behavioural change; Attitude change; Self- and Collective efficacy; Climate change education; Corporate climate action; Klimatpositivt beteende; Value-action gap; Klimatambassadör; Beteendeförändring; Attitydförändring; Själv- och kollektiv förmåga; Klimatutbildning; Corporate climate action;

    Abstract : Climate change creates an urgency for action to be taken at government, corporate and individual level. Changing behaviours is a necessity to meet the global temperature goal of 2 °C increase, and companies have a significant role to play in this transformation. To change these behaviours, a change needs to happen in both attitudes and actions. READ MORE