Essays about: "agriculture"

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  1. 1. Economic sanctions effect on multinational corporations strategies

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Jonathan Jarlén; [2018-09-06]
    Keywords : Internationalization; Emerging Markets; Economic Sanctions; Market Turbulence; Strategy Adjustments; Uncertainty; Risk Management;

    Abstract : MSc in International Business and Trade.... READ MORE

  3. 2. PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS? A qualitative study investigating attitudes toward policy aimed at reducing meat consumption, especially a meat tax

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Daniel Burgos-Nyström; [2018-03-07]
    Keywords : beliefs; attitudes; meat tax; policy; cognitive dissonance; sustainable development;

    Abstract : In order to curb negative externalities from meat production and meat consumption policy measures have been investigated and were elaborated on by the Swedish board ofagriculture in 2013. Due to subsequent inaction despite increasing awareness of seriousconsequences for animal welfare, the environment and for human well-being caused by the meat industry, this thesis aims to investigate the grounds for political hesitancy. READ MORE

  4. 3. Translating Gender Equality - A case study about the EU gender policy's politicising capacity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Julia Synnelius; [2018-02-13]
    Keywords : gender equality; policy; gender equality policy; governance; multi-level governance; ESI funds; policy translation;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the politicising capacity of gender equality policy in the European Investment and Structural funds (ESI funds). It takes off from studies on the implementation of the policy, which indicates that it is not able to politicise gender – because it does not articulate gender equality in conflictual terms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Hur djurskyddet skiljer sig mellan odlad och vildfångad fisk vid avlivning : svensk lagstiftning, ASC, MSC & KRAV

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Animal Environment and Health

    Author : Caroline Axelsson; [2018]
    Keywords : ekologisk; akvakultur; lagstiftning; fiskslakt; välfärd; vildfångad fisk; fiskemetoder; bedövning;

    Abstract : I have investigated what the Swedish legislation for farmed and wild caught fish have in common and what the differences are, also if the private standards ASC, MSC and KRAV have any additional rules that imply animal welfare in the slaughter/killing-process. The results show that there is only one similarity in the Swedish legislation between farmed and wild caught fish in the slaughter/killing-process. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Water-Energy-Agriculture nexus in Jordan : A case study on As-Samra wastewater treatment plant in the LowerJordan River Basin

    University essay from KTH/Energiteknik

    Author : Alberto Belda Gonzalez; [2018]
    Keywords : Water-energy-agriculture nexus; Jordan; Lower Jordan River Basin; As-Samra Wastewater Treatment Plant;

    Abstract : Historically, water, energy and agricultural resources have been naturally scarce in Jordan, but current economic, demographic, geopolitical and environmental conditions are aggravating the situation. The influxes of refugees are increasing the already high natural population growth; better economic conditions and living standards are changing consumption and production patterns; surrounding conflicts affect the supply of resources; and negative effects associated to climate change can be noticed already. READ MORE