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  1. 1. Digging Deeper: Exploring Roads to Inclusive Development Through Mine Closure Policy and Practices in the Dominican Republic

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Bianca Terrero Vega; [2023]
    Keywords : mine closure; inclusive development; mineral governance; community engagement; energy transition metals; just transitions.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Sonja Leyvraz; [2023]
    Keywords : Building industry; circular economy; intensifying loops; urban governance; sharing economy.; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : 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

  4. 3. Climate Litigation, Human Rights & Intergenerational Justice

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Julian Robert Herrmann; [2023]
    Keywords : Intergenerational Justice; Human Rights; Climate Litigation; Climate Change;

    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

  5. 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 miljöinstitutet

    Author : Malek Al Jebaie; [2023]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 5. Soft Governance & the Implementation of Policy Instruments A Study on Municipal Crisis Preparedness in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Samuel Forsberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Soft Governance; Policy Implantation; Policy Instruments; Soft Steering; Municipal Crisis Preparedness; Swedish Crisis Preparedness;

    Abstract : 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