Essays about: "Urban Network Governance"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words Urban Network Governance.

  1. 1. Shortening the chains : social relations and dynamics of production in Uppland's alternative food networks

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

    Author : Eleni Katsika; [2023]
    Keywords : alternative food networks; food commoning; dynamics of production; political ecology; social relations; Sweden;

    Abstract : Current global food systems are characterised by a highly concentrated capitalist market where food is treated as a globalised hyper commodity and small-scale farmers are pushed into the side-line. The need for the transformation of that food system is urgent and acknowledged worldwide. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transformative change through local networks - A case study on the ‘Local Roadmap for a Climate Neutral Building & Construction Industry 2030’ in Malmö, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Christopher Marton; [2022]
    Keywords : Urban Network Governance; Local Networks; Transition Management; GHG Mitigation; Building and Construction Sector; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : With rapid urbanization and an increasing share of anthropogenic greenhouse gas emissions from cities, low-carbon urban transformations are critical for mitigating climate change. Local climate networks have been recognized for their potential to govern such activities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Systemic intermediaries and transformative climate governance capacities in cities : A case study of the Strategic Innovation Programme Viable Cities

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Therése Fahlgren; [2022]
    Keywords : Intermediation; climate governance; transformative capacity; climate neutrality;

    Abstract : The role of intermediation in the development of transformative climate governance capacities in cities is insufficiently examined, which is concerning given that research on transformative climate governance  has shown low degrees of  actual capacity on-the ground. As transformative climate governance is produced in the relational activities of urban stakeholders, the potential role intermediary actors can play in strengthening transformative governance capacities in cities warrants in-depth investigation. READ MORE

  5. 4. Urban Segregation in Malmö : Discourse Policy Analysis at the Local Level and the Emergence of New Actors

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Sina Abolghasem Rasouli; [2021]
    Keywords : global; Malmö; segregation; local policy documents; Master Plans; glocal; BID Malmö; WPR; Global City;

    Abstract : Segregation is frequently described as a consequence of the global restructuring of social, economic, and political expansions in which multicultural cities, like Malmö, become part of them. This study aims to highlight how visions of housing segregation and exclusion in the city of Malmö has been represented in the local policy documents (Master Plans) through the last three decades and to understand how a newly emerged glocal actor, known as BID Malmö, have impacted the urban governance in the city. READ MORE

  6. 5. Globala mål på lokal nivå : agenda 2030 och de globala målen för hållbar utveckling via leadermetoden

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

    Author : Oscar Kanzler; [2020]
    Keywords : governance; nätverk; identitet; Agenda 2030; globala målen; Leader Upplandsbygd; leadermetoden; hållbar utveckling;

    Abstract : Agenda 2030 och de globala målen för hållbar utveckling är den mest ambitiösa agendan för hållbar utveckling som världens länder antagit. Målen är globala till sin natur och syftar till att ge en övergripande riktning. Dessa mål måste därför brytas ned på nationell nivå för att kunna implementeras i en nationell handlingsplan. READ MORE