Essays about: "Environmental Legislation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 334 essays containing the words Environmental Legislation.

  1. 6. Are large clearcuts the only way to manage forests? : a study of economic performance and deadwood production of various silviculture systems

    University essay from SLU/Southern Swedish Forest Research Centre

    Author : Haidi Andersson; [2023]
    Keywords : uneven-aged forestry; continuous cover forestry; CCF; clearcut; deadwood; RFM; even-aged forest; Net present value; Heureka;

    Abstract : Our forests are a natural resource which is needed for many purposes. Their importance and different values are expressed in the Swedish legislation, where production and environmental goals are set as equal. To many it is not sufficient, there has been a debate regarding how forests are managed and the practice of clear-cutting for decades. READ MORE

  3. 7. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Noela Calderon; [2023]
    Keywords : Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Sumak Kawsay; Buen Vivie; Rights of Nature; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 8. Livsmedelsinspektörens nuvarande och framtida roll för minskat matsvinn : livsmedelsinspektörens perspektiv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Neda Yadegari; Haura Abas; [2023]
    Keywords : matsvinn; matavfall; livsmedelsinspektör; miljö-hälsoskyddsinspektör; lagstiftning; tillsyn;

    Abstract : En tredjedel av all den producerade livsmedel som avses för konsumtion i världen förloras eller slösas bort. Detta kan leda till ett omfattande problem ur ett socialt, ekonomiskt och miljömässigt perspektiv. READ MORE

  5. 9. Turning the Doughnut from Vision to Reality in Wales – the Case of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park

    University essay from

    Author : Emma Bergeling; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Earth Sciences; Doughnut Economics; Planetary Boundaries; Transformation; Three Spheres of Transformation;

    Abstract : The world is simultaneously facing social and environmental sustainability issues. There is a decreasing window of opportunity to limit global warming in accordance with the Paris Agreement, significant biodiversity loss, and mounting inequality. READ MORE

  6. 10. Kan fast fashion bli hållbart? : en studie om samhällsstrukturers påverkan på omställningen mot en hållbar klädindustri

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

    Author : Anna Kivelä; Linnéa Thoresson; [2023]
    Keywords : Klädindustri; hållbar utveckling; cirkulära affärsmodeller; intressenter; strukturer; Clothing industry; sustainable development; circular business models; stakeholders; structures;

    Abstract : Klädindustrin är en av de produktionsgrenar som orsakar störst utsläpp och föroreningar i världen, vilket påverkar såväl de miljömässiga som sociala aspekterna. Omställningen inom denna bransch är därmed viktig för att framtida generationer och naturen inte ska behöva betala för den överkonsumtion som sker i världen idag. READ MORE