Essays about: "causal mapping"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words causal mapping.

  1. 1. Interacting futures of the Swedish food system

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Hanna Carlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : scenarios; scenario modelling; fuzzy cognitive maps; food systems;

    Abstract : Food systems are complex social-ecological systems. Currently, they are the source of large-scale health problems and environmental impacts, and there is widespread agreement that transformative change is needed. Scenarios are useful tools for directing such change, as they provide engaging future visions that work well with complex systems. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dreaming in Colour : Desirable future scenarios for Mombera Kingdom

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Liam Carpenter-Urquhart; [2023]
    Keywords : Scenario planning; decolonial; participatory; system mapping; Nature Futures Framework;

    Abstract : Stories about the future are a powerful tool for navigating uncertainty, building agency, and detecting opportunities for transformation. For communities that have weathered colonialism, future visions grounded in local values and knowledge are especially powerful. READ MORE

  4. 3. Risk Factors of Food Loss and Waste, and Life Cycle Assessment of waste management strategies in the Brazilian Leafy Vegetable Supply Chain

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Nathalie Garavito; [2023]
    Keywords : Behavioural causes; carbon footprint; causal mapping; mitigation strategies; prevention; root-cause analysis; take-back agreements;

    Abstract : Food loss and waste (FLW) occurring early in the food supply chain (FSC) leads to increased resource wastage, including land, water, fertilisers, pesticides, fuel, packaging, energy, and labour. Targeting FLW prevention benefits various aspects such as food security, productivity, economic growth, climate change mitigation, resource conservation, and food waste management. READ MORE

  5. 4. Natural hazards as teachable moments? : A natural experiment-based study examining the effect of natural hazard exposure on individuals’ climate change concerns and willingness to adopt climate change-related actions

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ida Hedenskog; [2022]
    Keywords : Natural hazard; hazard exposure; climate change concern; climate change action; natural experiment; t-test.;

    Abstract : Natural hazards are an important way for individuals to experience consequences of climate change. It has therefore been suggested that natural hazards could act as opportunities to increase individuals’ concerns about, and willingness to act on, climate change. The empirical evidence within the field is however mixed. READ MORE

  6. 5. Mapping the resource gap of Swedish SMEs for internationalisation

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

    Author : Jane O'Sullivan; Sudy Sukbua; [2021]
    Keywords : Internationalisation; SME; Resource-based View; Sweden; SOAR Framework; Resources; Barriers.;

    Abstract : The aim of the study is to capture and understand the perceptions of SMEs with regard to the resources that they feel are missing as they engage in the process of internationalisation. The methodology of this study follows a qualitative method wherein four SMEs were interviewed along with an industry expert using semi-structured interviews. READ MORE