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1. 1. Designing learning experiences for collaborative survival : Using stories about biodiversity measures in the construction sector

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

   Author : Jonas Diego van Doorn; [2023]
   Keywords : Learning; design; interaction; biodiversity; construction; workshop; Lärande; design; interaktion; biologisk mångfald; konstruktion; verkstad;

   Abstract : Biodiversity loss is increasing at an unprecedented rate, with the construction sector generating significant negative externalities. Developing an educational experience focused on biodiversity within this sector can enhance knowledge and expertise to mitigate such loss by showcasing resilient nature-based solutions. READ MORE

3. 2. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

   Author : Noela Calderon; [2023]
   Keywords : Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Sumak Kawsay; Buen Vivie; Rights of Nature; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. READ MORE

4. 3. Children’s Rights in Brazilian Schools: A Living Law Informed Ethnography

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

   Author : Alexandre Soares De Carvalho; [2023]
   Keywords : sociology of law; living law; Children’s rights; Convention on the Rights of the Child; school setting; education; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Children's rights are a crucial area of research since children are among the most vulnerable groups in every society. The state laws, including the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), set out the rights of children and prescribes the obligations of governments and adults to ensure their protection, provision for their needs and grant them the right to participate in the decisions which affect their lives. READ MORE

5. 4. Pursuing Justice:The Criminal Liability of the Christian Clergy in the Cultural Genocide of Indigenous Peoples in Canada and Australia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Juridiska fakulteten

   Author : Laura Leila Szücs; [2023]
   Keywords : Human Rights; Indigenous Rights; Genocide; Cultural Genocide; Stolen Generation; Residential School System; Canada; Australia; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Indigenous populations often bore the brunt of Christian settler colonization resulting in marginalization, assimilation, Christianization, and cultural elimination. Most perpetrators of colonial injustices go unpunished and wrongdoings unacknowledged, barring the possibility of genuine international and national reconciliation for indigenous peoples. READ MORE

6. 5. The Future is Now : An Analysis of Child-friendly planning practices and synergy opportunities in Swedish Comprehensive Plans

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Linn Skånberg; [2023]
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   Abstract : Climate change, and urbanization challenge children's well-being. Integrating child-friendly planning and sustainable development into urban policies can mitigate these challenges by prioritizing children's needs, improving mobility, reducing emissions, and enhancing green spaces, especially early in planning. READ MORE