Essays about: "important of democracy"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 238 essays containing the words important of democracy.
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11. Technocracy and its Critics : Scientists’ attitudes about technocracy, democracy and their role in society
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The theoretical conflict between democracy and technocracy (rule by those with knowledge or skill) is an issue of ever-present interest in political science and democratic theory. In recent decades, much scholarship has shown that the influence of science and scientists over politics has grown more and more significant, in different ways. READ MORE
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12. Managing trees and power relations : analysing power in two tree restoration projects in central Tanzania
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : Nature restoration and carbon forestry projects in the Global South are considered central tools for climate change mitigation and adaptation. Proponents claim that projects have the potential to deliver win-win solutions, supporting poverty alleviation and local empowerment in addition to environmental benefits and carbon sequestration. READ MORE
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13. INACTION OR ACTION ON DEMOCRATIC BACKSLIDING IN HUNGARY : A QUESTION OF WHICH TYPE OF RHETORIC IS MOST COMMON IN THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The thesis studies the most recent debate on the issue of democratic backsliding in Hungary, and more specifically, if a rhetoric of inaction was dominant in the plenary debate of the European Parliament. Democratic backsliding is a crucial topic to research in the context of the European Parliament’s recent attempts to take a more active role in defending the European Union’s fundamental values. READ MORE
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14. Exploring the Engagement and Network Building of Organizations with or in Energy Communities in the Swedish context. A study to understand the European Union energy transition agenda shaped in practice
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : Energy communities (ECs) are considered in the European Union as an important instrument in accelerating the transition to clean energy, with a focus on just transition and social sustainability. In Sweden, ECs are mentioned in various laws and regulations, but there is no specific legislation dedicated to ECs. READ MORE
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15. Exploring the Motivation behind Sexuality-Driven Political Participation in an Increasingly Undemocratic Context
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Sexuality-driven political participation refers to the political engagement of people of sexual minorities. While progress has been made in understanding the motivation behind their political participation, this study seeks to address the limitations of the existing literature which are designed explicitly to work in democratic contexts where engagement can bear fruit and for mostly quantitative inquiries which imply homogeneity and fail to map out the heterogeneity in the meanings of sexual minorities’ political participation. READ MORE
