Essays about: "Agenda 21"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 31 essays containing the words Agenda 21.

1. 21. Local Environmental Stakeholder Collaborations in the Kyoto Local Agenda 21-Forum

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Miljövetenskaplig utbildning

   Author : David Harnesk; [2011]
   Keywords : Local agenda 21; local government; stakeholder dialogue; public participation; sustainable development; environmental non-profit organizations; Kyoto; Japan; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to analyze the intermediate and ultimate outcomes of the collaborations that have been conducted between environmental non-profit organizations and the local government of Kyoto City within the city’s Local Agenda 21-policy. Through a literature review and an interview-based case study in Kyoto the local context was studied. READ MORE

3. 22. Women within Development Projects - The Case of Turkey Local Agenda 21 Program

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Simla Yavas; [2010]
   Keywords : Women in Development; Women’s Councils; Turkey LA-21 Program; gender equality; women’s empowerment; Women’s participation; development projects; Gender and Development; Empowerment approach.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Theoretical frameworks of women in development (WID), gender and development (GAD) and Empowerment have influenced the discourses and practices of development projects on women’s participation since the 1970s. The main concern has been whether development projects’ inclusion of women can promote gender equality and women’s empowerment rather than participation of women in numbers. READ MORE

4. 23. A straight road to development : Introducing a queer perspective to development

   University essay from Institutionen för livsvetenskaper

   Author : Madeleine Roghult; [2009]
   Keywords : sustainable development; gender; sexuality; queer; feminism; hållbar utveckling; genus; sexualitet; queer; feminism;

   Abstract : Sustainable development is an approach to development that seeks to be multidimensional, meaning that it integrates social, economic and environmental aspects in order to be inclusive for people of diverging nations and realities. Sustainable development adheres to the Human Rights regime and claims that every person regardless of social differences such as ethnicity, class and sex, has the right to undisputable freedom and justice. READ MORE

5. 24. Grönstrukturplanering i det skånska slättlandskapet?

   University essay from SLU/Landscape Architecture (until 121231)

   Author : Matilda Westling; [2009]
   Keywords : grönstrukturplanering; grönstruktur; grönstrukturplan; regional planering; fysisk planering; jordbruksbygder;

   Abstract : The ongoing change that characterizes the landscape as a result of the development of the society as a wholeis the basis for this thesis. Even though the Scanian landscape still is dominated by arable land, other valuessuch as biological diversity, cultural heritage and economical aspects, has all been ascribed the landscape asmore and more important factors and in some respects, compete with the farming industry about the right tothe landscape. READ MORE

6. 25. Preventive action in the protection of the Baltic Sea : Do the HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan and An Agenda for the Baltic Sea Region – Baltic 21 advocate preventive action in protecting the Baltic Sea?

   University essay from Tema vatten i natur och samhälle

   Author : Lina Lundgren; [2008]
   Keywords : Baltic Sea; HELCOM Baltic Sea Action Plan; Baltic 21; Preventive action; Principle of prevention.;

   Abstract : The Baltic Sea is a sensitive and unique ecosystem that has been strongly affected by human activity in the area. It is an important cultural and natural resource that contributes with several economic benefits. READ MORE