Essays about: "social media in disasters"

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  1. 1. Food for Change: Exploring rural-urban linkages among youth in Guatemala

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Clara Axblad; [2018]
    Keywords : agriculture; communication; consumption; development; food; urbanization; Guatemala; rural-urban linkages;

    Abstract : As the world grapples with increasing urbanization, population growth, climate change and depleting natural resources, there is an increased recognition that more food will have to be produced with fewer resources while food consumption has to shift rapidly towards more sustainable patterns. Meanwhile, although many are willing to work in and innovate agricultural practices, young people in rural areas still struggle to access the resources needed to be part of this shift, not to mention to make a living. READ MORE

  3. 2. Environmental Risks in the Swedish Pulp and Paper Industry : A study on environmental risk identification, mitigation and stakeholder drivers towards environmental initiatives

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Hanna Norgren; Louisa Turton; [2016]
    Keywords : Environmental risks; risk management; pulp and paper industry; stakeholder; climate change; environmental management systems; agenda-setting theory; stakeholder theory;

    Abstract : AbstractClimate change and the ever growing frequency of natural disasters and extreme weather conditions are issues of high interest in present times and are considered to be one of the biggest threats facing mankind. These prevalent issues associated with environmental risks can eminently cause implications towards corporations, not least when the frequency and intensity can impact their operations and finances. READ MORE

  4. 3. Navigating the Storm : A qualitative study of complementary media usage during natural disasters

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation

    Author : Francesc Sanabria Roca; [2016]
    Keywords : Media Usage; Channel Complementarity; Crisis Communication; Natural Disaster;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to analyze the use of different media channels occurred within a natural disaster situation. This research focuses specifically on charting the factors that affect audiences in their choice of media channels and how these factors ultimately lead to the complimentarily use of sources. READ MORE

  5. 4. Spreading Like a Wildfire - Online and Offline: A qualitative analysis of Facebook as a crisis communication tool in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Julia Fridlund; Anneli Andersson; Anja Herrström; [2015]
    Keywords : wildfire; disaster; Facebook; crisis communication; social media; trust; public organization; recipient perspective; kriskommunikation; sociala medier; katastrof; brand; förtroende; offentlig organisation; mottagarperspektiv; Västmanland; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As the climate on our planet is changing, natural disasters are occurring increasingly often, and Sweden is not an exception. At the same time, Facebook and other social media are more frequently used as crisis communication tools among public organizations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Analysis of Destination Image Formation among Foreign Travel Intermediaries : The Case of Terrorism Events in Kenya

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Avdelningen för turismvetenskap och geografi

    Author : Milka Mbiyu; [2014]
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    Abstract : Tourism is a social phenomenon that relies on the positive destination images. Destination images are mental representations held by individuals of places and defer depending on the information received or actual visits by individuals. Events such as terrorism, war, political instability and natural disasters have negative impacts on destinations. READ MORE