Essays about: "Politisk ekologi"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Politisk ekologi.

1. 1. The Political Ecology of Green Hydrogen from the global South : An analysis along the socioecological fix framework

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Maximilian Rischer; [2023]
   Keywords : Socioecological fix; global South; green hydrogen; political ecology; just energy transition; decolonial; uneven development; Hyphen; Socioekologisk fix; globala södern; grön vätgas; politisk ekologi; rättvis energiomställning; avkolonisering; ojämna utvecklingen; Hyphen;

   Abstract : Infrastructural projects to realize the energy transition are framed by governmentsfrom all around the world very positively. This is also the case for green hydrogen,which is considered as a silver bullet to solve multiple crises simultaneously. READ MORE

3. 2. The Impact of Environmental and Social Challenges ofLithium Extraction from the Lithium Triangle Countries : A Literature Review from a Political Ecology and Environmental JusticePerspective

   University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

   Author : Aoife Carlander-Reuterfelt Hegarty; [2023]
   Keywords : Political ecology; Environmental Justice; Lithium triangle; Lithium extraction; Indigenous communities; Water justice;

   Abstract : The extraction of lithium, a crucial mineral for the production of batteries in the rapidlyexpanding electric vehicle and renewable energy sectors, has gained significant attention due toits environmental and social implications. This thesis provides a comprehensive literature reviewon the environmental and social challenges associated with lithium extraction from the LithiumTriangle countries, namely Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile, through the lens of political ecology. READ MORE

4. 3. Integrating gender and environmental issues : A case study on gender mainstreaming within the organisation of WIEGO and their waste management projects in Brazil

   University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

   Author : Victoria Nordell; Elin Niklasson; [2021]
   Keywords : Waste Management; Environmental Challenges; Gender Mainstreaming; Feminist Political Ecology; FPE; Environmental Justice; Intersectionality; Women’s Empowerment; Gender Equality; Waste Pickers; Waste Picking; Recycling; Informal Sector; Brazil; WIEGO; Climate Crisis; Gender; Avfallshantering; Miljöfrågor; Gender Mainstreaming; Feministisk Politisk Ekologi; FPE; Miljörättvisa; Intersektionalitet; Women’s Empowerment; Jämställdhet; Avfallshanterare; Återvinning; Den informella sektorn; Brasilien; WIEGO; Klimatkrisen; Genus;

   Abstract : The world is facing a global waste crisis due to half of the waste produced not being collected, treated or safely disposed of. Waste not managed in a proper way causes air and water pollution and has negative health and social impacts on people living or working close to the waste. READ MORE

5. 4. Where is ‘elsewhere’ in biodiversity offsetting? A political-geographical exploration of values and localizations of offset measures in two development projects of Port of Gothenburg, Sweden

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för ekonomi och samhälle

   Author : Oskar Abrahamsson; [2020-08-20]
   Keywords : Ekologisk kompensation; All-ekologi; Politisk ekologi; Människa-miljö relationer; Göteborgs hamn;

   Abstract : Ekologisk kompensation är en relativt ny åtgärd vilket syftar till att minska förlusten av ekologiska värden i samband med stads- och infrastrukturutvecklingsprojekt. Tidigare forskning om ekologisk kompensation har främst riktat sig till policyutveckling, ekologiska effekter, samt nyligen också dess sociala och kritiska aspekter. READ MORE

6. 5. Worth its salt? : critical analysis of desalination for drinking water supply on Gotland (Sweden)

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

   Author : Irina Sophia Speckhahn; [2017]
   Keywords : sustainability science; water scarcity; political ecology; technoocracy; sustainable development; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Water is an essential resource for humans as well as the environment and water resources globally are under increasing pressure resulting in local conditions of water scarcity. The tension between increasing water demands and the natural limit to freshwater supply challenges authorities to find solutions that fulfil societal demands and economic purposes without compromising environmental integrity. READ MORE