Essays about: "governance instruments"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 50 essays containing the words governance instruments.
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1. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Mining operations have significant environmental and social impacts, including ecosystem fragmentation, biodiversity loss, pollution, and social issues such as low wages and unsafe working conditions. Despite these negative effects, mining plays a crucial role in the transition to low-carbon technologies and the demand for energy transition minerals is expected to surge. READ MORE
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2. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : In the building industry, circular economy has gained much attention in recent years, yet thus far, little research has been conducted on the topic of intensified building use, despite the great potential this strategy offers in terms of emission reduction. One way of intensifying building use can be through the sharing of spaces among different users at different times. READ MORE
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3. Climate Litigation, Human Rights & Intergenerational Justice
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : The progression of climate change has brought the issue of intergenerational justice further into focus. At the same time, there has been a global increase in climate litigation. Activists increasingly use litigation and fundamental and human rights as instruments to enforce their demands for intergenerational justice. READ MORE
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4. Uncovering the Role of Urban Governance Practices for Nature-based Solutions: Investigating the Instrumentalization Pathways in European Cities
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Nature-based solutions (NbS) have proven effective in addressing urban sustainability challenges. This thesis focuses on bridging the gap in NbS short-term interventions, scale, and financial barriers. READ MORE
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5. Soft Governance & the Implementation of Policy Instruments A Study on Municipal Crisis Preparedness in Sweden
University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This qualitative study explores how crisis preparedness practitioners in Sweden perceive theAgreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness and how the municipalities haveimplemented what is stated in the Agreement on Municipalities' Crisis Preparedness. Drawingon theories about soft governance and policy instruments this has allowed the study to explorehow the agreement might be viewed by those working with it in relation what the theories hasto say. READ MORE