Essays about: "knowledge-systems"
Showing result 11 - 15 of 30 essays containing the word knowledge-systems.
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11. The Rights of Nature in the Scandinavian Wilderness : the case of Fulufjället National Park
University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälleAbstract : The idea of recognizing the Rights of Nature has emerged as a response and an alternative source of stimulus to tackle today’s environmental problems causing eco-anxiety. This study intends to give insight on how a high level of environmental awareness can contribute substantially to a balanced relationship with Nature. READ MORE
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12. EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SÁPMI An interview study with Sámi education professionals addressing the challenges and opportunities for respecting cultural diversity in education
University essay fromAbstract : In connection to global ESD discourse concerning the need for education to respect cultural diversity, the aim of this study is to investigate challenges and opportunities encountered by Sámi education professionals regarding the implementation of Sámi education in Sápmi. To meet this purpose, the study addresses the following research questions: How do Sámi education professionals describe: i) culturally appropriate and locally relevant education in Sápmi? ii) challenges and opportunities for implementing culturally appropriate and locally relevant education in Sápmi? To analyze the empirical material obtained through semi-structured interviews, a theoretical framework grounded in decolonial theory, using the concept of epistemic justice and critical place-based pedagogy, is applied. READ MORE
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13. Can hunter’s local ecological knowledge be used in management of multi-ungulate systems? : a combination of local ecological knowledge and scientific knowledge to add a finer resolution to current management strategies
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Wildlife, Fish and Environmental StudiesAbstract : Management and conservation of wildlife populations are generally based on scientific knowledge (SK) and monitoring to establish reliable information. The information gathered and presented from SK is interpreted by individuals who can have different ways of interpreting the same type of information. READ MORE
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14. Green infrastructure planning for social equity : Utilizing resilience to facilitate implementation in the City of Vancouver, Canada
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografiAbstract : Green infrastructure (GI) is increasingly being adopted in urban planning as its multifunctionality presents opportunities to address several environmental issues faced by cities. However, significant barriers remain to the widespread implementation of GI. READ MORE
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15. The Meaning of Forests: Linking Conflicting Views with Colonisation - A Narrative Analysis Exploring Internal Colonisation of Sápmi
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Sweden is a forest abundant country. The forestry sector is associated with the building of the welfare state and remains central to Sweden’s export industry and economy. However, large tracts of the forest are found in Sápmi – the homelands of the Indigenous Sami. READ MORE