Essays about: "Global Citizen"

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1. 1. Family reunification as a Swedish citizen sponsor : A case study of intimate citizenship and mixed-status families

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Amanda Tydesjö; [2023]
   Keywords : Migration; Mixed-status family; Intimate citizenship; Intersectionality; Belongingness;

   Abstract : Global migration has increased the number of binational, mixed-status families that encounter family reunification processes and restrictive migration law. However, limited research exists on how the citizen partner in such family constellations is affected by the phenomenon. READ MORE

3. 2. Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Venice, Italy : A case of citizen non-participation

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Jesper Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : civic capacity; climate change; Gioia methodology; MOSE; project development; public involvement;

   Abstract : Due to global warming, sea levels will irreversibly continue to rise around the world throughout this century. Therefore, coastal urban communities will need to adapt to new environmental challenges, such as more frequent and intense flood events. READ MORE

4. 3. The effect of life history and weather on onset of flowering and length of flowering period of agricultural weeds

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för fysik, kemi och biologi

   Author : Amanda Karpaty Wickbom; [2023]
   Keywords : global warming; agricultural weeds; first flowering; flowering phenology;

   Abstract : With a warming climate and the usage of monocultures in food production it is possible we may face more issues concerning food insecurity in the future as pollinators struggle to find food in agricultural landscapes. Therefore, it is of value to know whether common agricultural weeds are important sources of food for pollinators. READ MORE

5. 4. “We need another form of dialogue” : A qualitative case study of civil servants’ experiences of organizing citizen dialogues in socio-economic vulnerable neighborhoods in Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Sara Forell; [2023]
   Keywords : citizen participation; dialogue facilitator; participatory communication; socio-economic inequality;

   Abstract : With the widening socio-economic gap and growing social exclusion in the global north as a backdrop, this study seeks to address the topic of citizen participation in the context of socio-economic inequality by contributing to a deeper understanding of the relatively unexplored perspective of the civil servant organizing and facilitating citizen dialogues. The aim of the study is to describe the lived experiences of civil servant citizen dialogue facilitators/organizers in three Swedish municipalities regarding the implementation of “citizen dialogue on complex issues” in socio-economic vulnerable neighborhoods. READ MORE

6. 5. Nature-based solutions for cities transitioning towards sustainability: A participatory evaluation through a social and environmental lens

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Thanyaporn (Pear) Wongtitirote; Aviv Leibovitsh; Zouheir (Zack) Assaf; [2022]
   Keywords : Nature based Solutions NbS ; Strategic Sustainable development; sustainability; participatory evaluation; urban; urban planning; cities; biodiversity; Participatory Photo Mapping PPM ;

   Abstract : Global urbanization trends have made people move to cities where they tend to have less access to nature. Urban nature is important for human well-being and biodiversity, therefore urban planners are increasingly integrating Nature-based Solutions (NbS) projects in urban environments. READ MORE