Essays about: "Environmental crime"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 38 essays containing the words Environmental crime.

1. 6. A discourse analysis of the EUDirective 2008/99/EC : The influence and power of the EU on the implementation of environmental crime law

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Sara Vass; [2022]
   Keywords : Environmental crime; Environmental law; EU directives; Transnational crime; Discourse analysis;

   Abstract : This paper seeks to understand the relationship between the European Unions (EU)2008 directive over environmental crimes and the member states which wasimplemented it into their systems of law. The aim of the paper is to investigate theEUs power and influence over the member states through directives such as the2008 directive and how the member states implemented and perceived it. READ MORE

3. 7. AN INTERDISCIPLINARY FRAMEWORK TO EXPLAIN ECOLOGICAL CRIME : A CASE STUDY OF THE BP DEEPWATER HORIZON OIL SPILL

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

   Author : Natasha Otero; [2022]
   Keywords : corporate crime; criminology theory; environmental crime; green criminology; treadmill of production;

   Abstract : Our drive to achieve economic development and growth is driving our planet to an unprecedented level of ecological destruction. The structural forces of capitalism together with a culture of consumerism is pushing the environment to its limits causing climate change, pollution and threatening the wellbeing of humanity and the ecosystem. READ MORE

4. 8. Faith for the Planet : Perceptions amongst religious and spiritual leaders of sustainability communication - the case of Faith for Ecocide Law

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

   Author : Alina Frank; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainability communication; environment; climate change; rights of nature; Ecocide; Ecocide Law; Faith for Ecocide Law; religion; religious and spiritual leaders; perceptions; attitude; behavior;

   Abstract : The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced, posing severe threats to people around the world. Increased awareness about this crisis as well as a growing call for a more sustainable world can be noted not only by scientists and activists but also in the political and economic sector as well as within religious communities. READ MORE

5. 9. Stories of persistence and desistance: A study on Maltese ex-inmates’ pathways in and out of crime

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Jolin Mifsud; [2022]
   Keywords : desistance; persistence; identity; criminal pathways; narratives; social interactions; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates five ex-inmates’ narratives on their pathways in and out of crime in Malta. In-depth interviews were conducted to generate their stories. Previous studies on criminal pathways tend to prioritise either the persistence or desistance path and present each path as a linear process. READ MORE

6. 10. "The House has Already Burned Down" - A Research Study Exploring Greenwashing in the Swedish Legal Practice

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

   Author : Amanda Rehm; [2022]
   Keywords : Greenwashing; deceptive environmental marketing; legal consciousness; sociology of law; environmental claims; green marketing; greenwashing in Sweden.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : As the interest in greenwashing as a strategy for marketing increases, monitoring institutions in Sweden have not failed to acknowledge the tendency of unwarranted and exaggerated statements that has left the impression of products or services without any legitimate support. Even as institutions have voiced their active engagement in tackling this problem, critique has been raised arguing that greenwashing is only increasing with little resistance to deter its practice. READ MORE