Essays about: "environmental NGOs"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 131 essays containing the words environmental NGOs.

1. 21. The elephant in the protest march: socially organised denial within climate movements at the UNFCCC

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Frances Mills; [2021]
   Keywords : UNFCCC; climate change; environmental activism; social movements; NGOs; cultural hegemony; NGOization; socially organised denial; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In 2011, Kari Norgaard detailed how socially organised denial facilitates inaction on climate change, even among individuals who express concern. Here, I expand on Norgaard’s theory by exploring how a form of this denial could exist even among those who centre climate activism in their personal or professional lives. READ MORE

3. 22. Blockchain and certification for more sustainable coffee Production : how can blockchain complement the sustainability certifications

   University essay from SLU/Department of Molecular Sciences

   Author : Christian Gashema; [2021]
   Keywords : Blockchain technology; coffee production chain; smart contracts; sustainability certification; traceability;

   Abstract : Blockchain technology is increasingly gaining momentum in the food supply chain, as a technology to shape trust by installing transparency and fairness through assured digital identity, digital traceability, and unchangeable records. The study aimed to evaluate the impacts of sustainability certifications in coffee production, with an objective to assess if blockchain technology, could complement the major applied sustainability certification schemes for more sustainable coffee production. READ MORE

4. 23. Challenges of start-ups developing circular business models

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Industriell miljöteknik

   Author : Niraj Kumar Sontha; Natasia Angel Setiawan Tjutju; [2021]
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   Abstract : There is an increasing interest towards the subject of circular start-ups (CSUs), which are start-ups developing circular business models (CBMs). As start-ups, these CSUs encounters common challenges due to being a start-up while simultaneously encountering the challenges of implementing CBMs. READ MORE

5. 24. Barriers with social and environmental compliance : A qualitative study of compliance in supply chains within the clothing industry

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Nicolina Ioannou; [2021]
   Keywords : clothing industry; supply chain; developing countries; environmental injustice; social compliance; environmental compliance;

   Abstract : There is an increased public pressure on clothing brands to consider environmental and social issues when sourcing from suppliers in developing countries, and to ensure that their supply chain partners do the same. However, social, and environmental issues within the clothing industry are complex with many actors involved. READ MORE

6. 25. Better Together - NGO and Business Solve Environmental Issues : Investigating the partner search of local, regional, and international NGOs

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)

   Author : Carolina Ellen Alves Nunes Köppel; Martin Stazic; [2021]
   Keywords : NGO-business; cross-sector collaboration; environment; internationalisation degree; partners search; case study; local; regional; international;

   Abstract : Addressing environmental issues is becoming increasingly important for businesses and NGOs. In addition, through the internationalisation of these organisations, the problem is becoming global. To address environmental issues in an effective way, there is a need to form a cross-sector collaboration between NGOs and businesses. READ MORE