Essays about: "ecological literacy"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 essays containing the words ecological literacy.

  1. 1. Turning the tide on marine biodiversity loss: How Swedish coastal cities are leveraging citizen interaction to improve conservation outcomes

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Martine Deinum; [2023]
    Keywords : Marine spatial planning; urban planning; blue space; program theory; citizen interaction; coastal conservation; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : Rapid coastal urbanization and declining marine biodiversity rates are complex problems that require broad, integrated sets of solutions. Although isolating nature from human impact prevails as the standard conservation approach, social-ecological systems require more holistic solutions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Building ecological knowledge among children with nature as a playground : A suggestion for a recreational and educational nature trail for children in Aränge, Gotland

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Alexandra Hedengrahn; [2023]
    Keywords : nature trails; sustainable destination development; Gotland; environmental education; nature recreation;

    Abstract : Modern society is faced with an increasing level of environmental degradation. One effect of this is the loss of possibilities for children to interact with natural environments. READ MORE

  4. 3. Barriers and Enablers to Financing Decentralized Solar Energy Systems in Southeast Asia

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

    Author : Lukasz Abraszek; Lorenzo Gubbini; Alexander Henn; Jian Wang; [2022]
    Keywords : Decentralized Renewable Energy Systems; Solar Energy; Financing; Barriers; Enablers; Southeast Asia;

    Abstract : A global transition to renewable energy is required to address the sustainability challenge and mitigate the socio-ecological consequences of climate change. This thesis explores what factors contribute to slowing down the transition to renewable energy in Southeast Asia. READ MORE

  5. 4. Outdoor Encounters in Nature as a Promoter for Environmental Consciousness of Primary School Students from their Teachers' Perspectives

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för beteendevetenskap och lärande

    Author : Eateman Al-Qadasi; [2022]
    Keywords : Natural Outdoor Encounters; Experiential Learning; Environmental Consciousness; Appreciation to Nature; Pro-Environmental Behaviour; Outdoor and Environmental Education; Primary School; Sweden.;

    Abstract : With the growing environmental concern, outdoor education has been looked at recently as one of the instruments that provoke environmental consciousness in an attempt to alleviate the ecological crises. The outdoor natural places are evidenced to have numerous affordances for children, one of which is raising their environmental consciousness, but what is the formula required for attaining this? This study aimed at exploring how outdoor activities in nature reinforce the young students' environmental consciousness, from their teachers’ perspectives. READ MORE

  6. 5. Simulating Systems : Interactive computer simulations as an educational tool for teaching about social-ecological systems

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Conall Ó Duibhir; [2021]
    Keywords : Interactive computer simulation; education for sustainable development; digital literacy; ecopedagogy;

    Abstract : This study adopts an experimental design to examine the use, in practice, of interactive computer simulations as educational tools. With the accelerated use of digital learning and the urgency of implementing sustainable development, the important role of interactive computer simulations is examined. READ MORE