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  1. 11. Reflective equilibrium applied in practice: Identifying climate migration environmental drivers in Guatemala for the further prioritization of Loss and Damage strategies

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Rebeca Montes; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate Migration; Compensation; Environmental Drivers; Ethics; Financial Prioritization; Guatemala; Justice; Loss and Damage; Sustainable Development;

    Abstract : The climate crisis has forced vulnerable countries in the Global South, such as Guatemala, to migrate. This study has two main focuses. The first one is identifying the region's most critical environmental mobility drivers. READ MORE

  3. 12. CANS - A circular prepping system for single households

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Sara Eggimann; [2023]
    Keywords : Crisis preparedness; organization; multifunctional; communicating; re-arrangeable; prepping; circular; cans; Technology and Engineering; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : This design project proposes an innovative solution aimed at facilitating organized and democratic preparation for future crises, specifically targeting students and individuals residing in confined living spaces. The proposed solution consists of two stackable storage units designed to address this challenge. READ MORE

  4. 13. Soft Governance & the Implementation of Policy Instruments A Study on Municipal Crisis Preparedness in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Samuel Forsberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Soft Governance; Policy Implantation; Policy Instruments; Soft Steering; Municipal Crisis Preparedness; Swedish Crisis Preparedness;

    Abstract : This qualitative study explores how crisis preparedness practitioners in Sweden perceive theAgreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness and how the municipalities haveimplemented what is stated in the Agreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness. Drawingon theories about soft governance and policy instruments this has allowed the study to explorehow the agreement might be viewed by those working with it in relation what the theories hasto say. READ MORE

  5. 14. Identification of key factors that support and limit action plan implementation after a SimEx and suggestions on how to overcome the challenges

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; Lunds universitet/Riskhantering (CI)

    Author : Zeth Söderlund; [2023]
    Keywords : simulation exercise; evaluation; action plan; implementation; challenges; usefulness; improve; learning; lessons learnt; debrief session; capacity development; capacity strengthening; capacity building; disaster risk management; disaster risk reduction; emergency preparedness; disaster preparedness; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : It is difficult to prepare for events with large-scale consequences and low probability. Simulation exercises (SimEx) provide the opportunity to improve preparedness through strengthening capabilities before an actual emergency. Conducting a SimEx could be very expensive and therefore the SimEx should be thoroughly evaluated. READ MORE

  6. 15. Russia-Ukraine War: A Critical Assessment of Youth’s Security Threat Perceptions in Växjö

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Emmanuel Sitta Ngissa; [2023]
    Keywords : Cold War; Russia-Ukraine war; Security threats; Ontological security; Youths; Crisis preparedness; Perceptions;

    Abstract : Since the end of the Cold War, security and security threats have transcended beyond the traditional security aspects due to changed global interactions in the facets of economic, political, diplomatic and even domestic policies of individual states. The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has not only heightened defence and security concerns in Europe and globally but has also revived the Cold War security tensions in some way necessitating an understanding of how contemporary security threats and crisis preparedness are perceived by civilians in this modern day and age. READ MORE