Essays about: "Social Policy Convergence"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words Social Policy Convergence.

  1. 1. Demanding justice- Corporate responsibility for Climate Change impacts on Human Rights

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Livia Johanna Fischer; [2019-11-04]
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    Abstract : Climate change is one of the most complex challenges of our time, as its consequences are reflected in a variety of social and political areas that are interlinked. The problem of 'climate change' has evolved from an environmental problem, to a political issue and, ultimately to an object of jurisprudence. READ MORE

  3. 2. Urban Food Systems Strategies in Latin America – A Tool for Local Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

    Author : Amanda Lundqvist; [2019]
    Keywords : Urban food system strategies; food governance; food system transformation; Sustainable Development Goals; multi-level and polycentric governance; North-South relationships; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study aims to examine how local governments originated from the global South, through Urban Food System Strategies (UFSS), are realizing global sustainability priorities as outlined by the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study is based on the policy analysis of three Latin American UFSS, with the aim to detect synergies and connections between the UFSS and the SDGs. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Problem With Problematising Rural Electrification

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Darcy Boyes; [2019]
    Keywords : Electric Poverty; WPR Approach; Rwanda; Kenya; Rural Electrification; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The modernisation of the Global South is a complex and often overwhelming task. However, one of the most cross-cutting issues is often overlooked. The arena of energy poverty – specifically electric poverty in rural areas and how state policies tackle this problem - is one that often discussed in the wider development discourse. READ MORE

  5. 4. The transfer of knowledge for renewable energy policy-making                   between Europe and Peru in the period 2006-2009 : Impacts in the Peruvian Solar Photovoltaic innovation system

    University essay from KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknik

    Author : Aina Bruno; [2018]
    Keywords : climate policy; renewable energies; policy transfer; solar photovoltaic; innovation systems;

    Abstract : Energy generation and use is one of the main contributors to climate change, as it is responsible for two thirds of the global greenhouse gas emissions (IEA 2015). In this context, renewable energies (RE) are increasingly gaining momentum as a key driver for the transition towards a low-carbon society (REN21 2016) and a source of technological and social innovation. READ MORE

  6. 5. I’m a Graduate, Get Me Out of Here! Discourses on Graduate Unemployment in the United Kingdom 2009 - 2015

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Hallgeir Dale; [2016-03-15]
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    Abstract : Labour markets throughout Europe are changing because of globalization. Education and skills are highly important to meet new standards and technology. At the same time, the financial crisis has caused mass unemployment, especially in younger demographics. READ MORE