Essays about: "permakultur"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word permakultur.

  1. 1. The grass is always tastier on the fruitful side : exploring the potentials, opportunities and challenges of urban food production: a case study of Uppsala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Sanaz Kalantari; Rana Toprak; [2023]
    Keywords : Urbanization; grass lawns; urban agriculture; food production; Uppsala; Ultuna Permakultur; municipal sector; planning; establishing; management; ecosystems; human-nature connectedness; extinction of experience; top-down; bottom-up; landscape architecture;

    Abstract : Urbanization has globally led to economic and infrastructural growth but has also resulted in environmental degradation, decreased access to fertile agricultural land, increased food demand, and fragmentation of essential ecosystems. These challenges are prevalent in Swedish cities, including Uppsala, where green spaces are predominantly covered by lawns. READ MORE

  3. 2. Transformational thirdspace : Drawing from agora and permaculture

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Sydney Karbonk; Emma Sörbom; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban transformation; urban design; thirdspace; social sustainability; environmental sustainability; Stadsomvandling; stadsdesign; tredje utrymme; social hållbarhet; ekologisk hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Renewing the current thirdspace model is a critical step towards creating a sustainable future for cities. A thirdspace must possess specific qualities that go beyond simply creating conversation and building community. It must foster meaningful dialogue that inspires civic mobilization and drives action toward sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ett process-relationellt perspektiv på det regenerativa jordbruket : omsorgens etik i brukandet av landskapet

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : William Whitman; [2022]
    Keywords : regenerativt jordbruk; process-relationellt perspektiv; landskap; omsorgens etik;

    Abstract : Uppsatsen undersöker det regenerativa jordbruket ur ett process-relationellt perspektiv. Det regenerativa jordbruket utlovar lösningar på såväl lokala som globala problem relaterade till naturresursanvändning. READ MORE

  5. 4. Challenging the status quo of sustainability : permaculture fostering human-nature relations and re-enchanting nature in Uppsala

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Owais Syed; [2022]
    Keywords : permaculture; sustainability; views of nature; enlightenment re-enchantment;

    Abstract : To understand the current situation when it comes to the environmental challenges humans and nature are facing in 21st century, I think there is a need to look back in history to search for root causes. In order to understand how historically, views of nature and human-nature relationships emerged impacting our current age, e.g. READ MORE

  6. 5. Towards sustainable communities - An analysis of permaculture initiatives in Scania, Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Johanna Lindell; [2022]
    Keywords : permaculture; social learning; barriers; sustainability science; communication; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In current times of climate crisis, we need to transform our way of living to be more resilient and sustainable. Sustainable initiatives are important for this transformation and should be encouraged and supported by our politicians and leaders. READ MORE