Essays about: "Youth climate action"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 essays containing the words Youth climate action.

  1. 1. Enhancing Circular Economy and Waste Management in Zanzibar : By leveraging young entrepreneurship and innovation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för byggd miljö och energiteknik (BET)

    Author : Intissar Doukali; [2023]
    Keywords : Circular economy Zanzibar waste management youth entrepreneurship;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the challenges and opportunities for waste management and circular innovation in the context of sustainable development in Zanzibar, with a specific focus on the relevance of youth circular entrepreneurship. Addressing the low integration of stakeholders, inadequate technical support for young innovators, and challenges in leveraging funding, this study aims to provide insights and recommendations to enhance circularity and waste management systems on the islands. READ MORE

  3. 2. “What kind of generation is this?” - A social anthropological study about youth climate activism in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Emma Lewin; [2022]
    Keywords : Social anthropology; youth climate activism; identity; morality performance; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The climate crisis is upon us and our planet is crying out for help. This thesis is a story about the young people that have chosen to answer the call and take action. READ MORE

  4. 3. The elephant in the protest march: socially organised denial within climate movements at the UNFCCC

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Frances Mills; [2021]
    Keywords : UNFCCC; climate change; environmental activism; social movements; NGOs; cultural hegemony; NGOization; socially organised denial; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2011, Kari Norgaard detailed how socially organised denial facilitates inaction on climate change, even among individuals who express concern. Here, I expand on Norgaard’s theory by exploring how a form of this denial could exist even among those who centre climate activism in their personal or professional lives. READ MORE

  5. 4. Enviornmental Sustainability Among Sport Clubs in Lund's Municipality

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen Idrottsvetenskap (IDV)

    Author : Mads Lyhne Nielsen; Emelie Gullstrand; [2021]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Environmental sustainability; Grass-root sport clubs; Municipalities;

    Abstract : Background: It is important to work with environmental sustainability and to reach this goal since protection of the natural environment is necessary. Every day without more knowledge and action gives future generations worse prerequisites to live a sustainable life. READ MORE

  6. 5. Understanding climate action by teenagers as social movements : A case study of Youth 4 Climate Action in Korea

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Hyerim Lee; [2020]
    Keywords : Youth climate action; Youth participation; Political opportunity; Mobilizing structure; Framing process; Collective identity; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is about Y4CA, a youth organization in Korea for climate action. It discusses how non-teenagers support teenage activists for the sustained climate action by considering three factors for social movement: political opportunities, mobilizing structure and framing process by adding collective identity. READ MORE