Essays about: "Political Ecology"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 225 essays containing the words Political Ecology.
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6. Digital Wars: #GuacamayaLeaks and the rise of hacktivism in technopolitics : A netnography to understand the complexity of digital communication processes.
University essay from Jönköping University/HLK, Communication, Culture and Diversity (CCD); Jönköping University/HLK, Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Jönköping University/Sustainability Education Research (SER)Abstract : This master thesis explores the dynamics of information flows between the hacktivist group Guacamaya, media outlets and social media users. The study aims to understand the role of various social actors within the digital space such as media outlets, journalists, bots, and trolls, in shaping public opinion and the overall effectiveness of the group's communication activities. READ MORE
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7. Political Ecology of renewable energy transitions on the Åland Islands
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : Amidst a climate and biodiversity crisis, transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources has become imperative. On the Åland Islands, planned large-scale offshore wind farms offer potential economic growth but entail environmental and social impacts. READ MORE
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8. Land Inequality, Agrarian Development and Peace in Colombia : A Political Ecology View
University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikAbstract : One of the major problems that characterizes the Colombian countryside is the extreme concentration of land. When addressing the question of how land has been concentrated in Colombia, often the emphasis is placed on phenomena such as armed violence and drug-trafficking. READ MORE
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9. Shortening the chains : social relations and dynamics of production in Uppland's alternative food networks
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Current global food systems are characterised by a highly concentrated capitalist market where food is treated as a globalised hyper commodity and small-scale farmers are pushed into the side-line. The need for the transformation of that food system is urgent and acknowledged worldwide. READ MORE
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10. The Plight of the Pangolin: Key patterns enabling the illegal wildlife trade of pangolins in Namibia - A multi-perspective case study
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and ManagementAbstract : The pangolin is the most trafficked mammal on earth and is believed to be on the brink of extinction. However, in many affected countries including Namibia, research and conservation efforts do not match their endangered status. READ MORE