Essays about: "ecocide"

Found 5 essays containing the word ecocide.

  1. 1. When the environment becomes a victim of armed conflict – the rhetoric, the blame game, and the pursuit of justice.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Josefin Palmqvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Environmental drivers; Ecocide; Ukraine; Azerbaijan; Armed Conflict;

    Abstract : The difficulty garnering compensation for environmental destruction from climate change and armed conflicts has made states and organizations question whether international legal systems can protect the environment during peace or war. The case study compares how Ukraine, Azerbaijan, and the United Nations Environment Programme frame the environmental implications of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and Armenia's occupation of Azerbaijan. READ MORE

  3. 2. Faith for the Planet : Perceptions amongst religious and spiritual leaders of sustainability communication - the case of Faith for Ecocide Law

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

    Author : Alina Frank; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability communication; environment; climate change; rights of nature; Ecocide; Ecocide Law; Faith for Ecocide Law; religion; religious and spiritual leaders; perceptions; attitude; behavior;

    Abstract : The climate crisis is one of the biggest challenges humanity has ever faced, posing severe threats to people around the world. Increased awareness about this crisis as well as a growing call for a more sustainable world can be noted not only by scientists and activists but also in the political and economic sector as well as within religious communities. READ MORE

  4. 3. Reimagining sustainability science for life beyond the Anthropocene : multispecies conviviality, meaningful postmodernity and politics of ‘otherwise-than-power’

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Vitaliy Soloviy; [2015]
    Keywords : Art-Science; ontotheology; sustainability science; Anthropocene; multispecies conviviality; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sustainability Science (SS) is known for aspiration to support societies towards ecologically sound trajectories – a fabulously reflexive, ultimately critical and deeply self-aware field with a diverse community of highly skilled and creative researchers of noble goals, rigorous training and active engagement with ‘real life’ (so we claim, or at least aspire for). We try hard to alter extinction of life as we know it and contribute to a flourishing planet, yet go behind starling trends, “losing the battle to save the earth from ourselves” (Woodruff, 2012, p. READ MORE

  5. 4. Disputes over the protected area. Social and political aspects of nature conservation and environmental pollution in Świder Nature Reserve

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Zuzanna Stepniak; [2014]
    Keywords : nature reserve; tragedy of commons; political ecology; fly-tipping; pollution; ecocide; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The research is situated in the area of Otwock county in central Poland. It is located nearby the river Świder which is protected by a nature reserve. However, environmental protection laws are not fully respected as there is a recurring problem of waste disposal taking place in forests and river. READ MORE

  6. 5. NGO involvement in the UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm 1972. Interrelations Between Intergovernmental Discourse Framing and Activist Influence.

    University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Peter Nilsson; [2004]
    Keywords : Political science; frames of understanding; paradigms; environmental understanding; UNCHE; UN conference on the human environment; interrelations; discourse framing; activist; Stockholm conference; perception; power relations; frame-setting; NGO; social movements; Manuel Castells; transnational advocacy; third world; Chossudovsky; political actors; only one earth; networks; PowWow; Hamilton conference; Environmental Forum; Peoples Forum; Garrett Harding; Barry Commoner; UNEP; ecocide in Indochina; sustainable development; globalization; Statsvetenskap;

    Abstract : The UN Conference on the Human Environment in Stockholm 1972 has been recognized as bringing political attention to environmental problems. Researchers have acknowledged the importance of NGO activities during the conference, initiating a trend of engagement of NGOs in official global meetings. READ MORE