Essays about: "faith actors"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words faith actors.

  1. 1. The pursuit of a sustainable energy culture at Taplow Court : A space of faith where British heritage and Japanese Buddhism coincide

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Karolina Ek; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; Energy Cultures; Spaces of Faith; Sufficiency; Spirituality; Soka Gakkai; Soft Systems; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : As efforts to decarbonise energy systems have failed, attention turns to addressing disproportionate energy consumption through behavioural adjustments. Given the influence of religion on worldviews and behaviour, this thesis inductively and intimately examines the energy-related practises of the UK headquarters of the Buddhist organisation Soka Gakkai International. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Role of Religion in Development Cooperation with Focus on Resilience Building

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Reem Al-Jebzi; [2022]
    Keywords : Resilience; spirituality; faith; religion in development; faith actors; spiritual capital; social capital; INGOs; development cooperation.;

    Abstract : The lack of consensus and consistency in defining and integrating the role of religion in development cooperation as well as in resilience building agendas undermines the Global Development Agenda and the effectiveness of interventions being implemented in the Global South. This research examines international development and aid organizations’ resilience frameworks and concepts, such as the ACT Church of Sweden, Oxfam, Lutheran World Relief, Islamic Relief Worldwide, and Baha’i International Community. READ MORE

  4. 3. Challenges and Opportunities for Culturally Sensitive Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in the African Context

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Amanda Amigues; [2022]
    Keywords : Mental Health and Psychosocial Support MHPSS ; Cultural and faith sensitivity; Faith-related coping mechanisms; Faith-based and traditional actors; Stigmatization;

    Abstract : Mental Health and Psychosocial Support is a growing field of intervention in humanitarian assistance worldwide. The influence of culture and faith in individual and collective coping mechanisms and recovery processes has brought scholars to emphasize the need for MHPSS programming to adopt a cultural and faith sensitive approach to increase the cultural relevance and efficacity of interventions. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. Effekter av styrmedel på fordonsgasmarknaden : en fallstudie av Sverige och Finland

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Energy and Technology

    Author : Andrea Carlgren; [2022]
    Keywords : investeringsstöd; biogasproduktion; uppgradering; fordonsgas; Mahalanobis avstånd;

    Abstract : One third of Sweden’s greenhouse gas emissions originates from the transport sector, nearly exclusively from domestic road transport. To reach the goal of net zero emissions by 2045, biofuels are needed to complement the electrification of the vehicle fleet. READ MORE