Essays about: "Polycentrism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word Polycentrism.

1. 1. Cities and regions as actors in a polycentric governance system towards climate change action

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Gabriella Blakstad; [2018]
   Keywords : Climate change governance; polycentrism; subnational actors;

   Abstract : Climate change is one of the most pressing issues of our time, and for long nation-states and international agreements have been in focus in the search of solutions. Yet, this approach to climate change action is becoming increasingly contested and the focus has in part been turned to other types of actors, such as actors from other levels of governance. READ MORE

3. 2. Optimization of the public transport network for a multiple-core city : Case study: Stockholm

   University essay from KTH/Transportplanering, ekonomi och teknik

   Author : Gracia López Ferri; [2015]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Stockholm is a city in constantly development and growing. By 2030, Stockholm’s population will increase by 300 000 inhabitants. This growth will not be only in the inner city, but also in the regional cores, affecting the structure of the city. READ MORE

4. 3. Local Special Requirements

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Carl Stenqvist; [2013]
   Keywords : environment; construction; governance; municipality; Sweden; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The environmental agenda is constantly relevant in the political science of today and the amount of research being done follows there of. This thesis explores the topic of environmental policy between governmental levels with special focus on the construction industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Constitutionalizing the International Normative Environment: An Investigation of the Systemic Nature of International and Global Law

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Jens Andersson; [2013]
   Keywords : polycentrism; societal constitutionalism; fragmentation; autopoietic social system; International law; self-contained regimes; constitutionalism; systemic integration; constitutionalization; state-centrism; legal system; Luhmann; globalization; monocentrism; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In 2005 the United Nations International Law Commission released the report Fragmentation of International Law: Difficulties arising from the diversification and expansion of International Law. Although fragmentation of international law had been a topic of discussion long before 2005 the report really made the debate take off, becoming one of the most debated issues in recent years among international law scholars. READ MORE

6. 5. Regional Polycentrism - a possible route towards a sustainable transport system in Scania

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

   Author : Tora Landgren; [2012]
   Keywords : sustainable transport; polycentrism; traveling behavior; regional planning; regional structure; accessibility; Scania; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how regional polycentrism can contribute to a more sustainable transport system in a specific region. Problems and opportunities for regional polycentrism to contribute to a sustainable transport system are also discussed. The focus of the study is the southernmost region of Sweden, which is Scania. READ MORE