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1. Movement towards socioecological change: The case of Ecosomatics
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Several scholars both within and outside the field of human ecology argue that the perceptual human-nature divide contributes profoundly to patterns of unsustainability and weak sustainability visible in the world today. Deliberately engaging in conscious bodily-felt contact with the natural environment is suggested to uncover appropriate, embodied angles to approaching ecology and the environmental crisis. READ MORE
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2. Regenerating Land, Regenerating Self: Towards a Care-full Regeneration Cycle of Inner-Outer Transformation
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/HumanekologiAbstract : The world needs rapid transformation if we are to shift towards more just and regenerative socio-ecological futures. In merging scholarly fields of transformation studies, regeneration and ethics of care this thesis explores the connection between inner-outer regeneration through the in-depth study of a transformative caring process. READ MORE
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3. Energy justice and gender implications on prodcutive uses of energy. A case study based in rural Bolivia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : This research investigates the gender dimension of the impacts of access to clean and modern energy and technology in productive uses of energy. Rural organizations led by women supported by the EnDev project Bolivia were selected for a multi-site case study. READ MORE
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4. BMA / BEURA : Evolving inhabitation through self-building and adaptive reuse
University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studierAbstract : My thesis, "BMA (Bromma airport) / BEURA (Bromma experimental urban recycling association), an adaptive rebirth", explores the potential for an evolution of self-built circular inhabitation on the airport runway of Bromma through adaptive reuse and circular construction. The Bromma Airport in Stockholm is set to cease operation by 2038, leaving behind a vast expanse of infrastructure that could be repurposed for other uses. READ MORE
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5. An Analysis of Environmental Sustainability Practices of Swedish Start-ups : From an Ecological Orientation Perspective
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för ekonomiAbstract : Purpose: The paper aims to identify the ecological orientations of the Swedish start-ups and explore the opportunities and challenges to determine their environmental sustainability actions. Methods: The study used a qualitative method for conducting this exploratory type of research. READ MORE