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1. Climate Change Adaptation in The Swedish Forestry Sector : A Technological Innovation System Analysis
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : This study applies the fundamentals of the Technological innovation systems framework to analyze the systemic conditions of the Swedish forestry’s capabilities to facilitate and generate innovation for climate change adaptation. Documentation, together with primary data from two surveys sent to a variety of actors operating inside the system, was assessed and analyzed to get an understanding of the organizational and institutional challenges this industry meets in the new era of the Anthropocene. READ MORE
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2. Jämställdhetsarbetet på skogsmästarprogrammet : en kvalitativ studie ur ett lärarperspektiv
University essay from SLU/School for Forest ManagementAbstract : 2011 tog regeringen, tillsammans med Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) och andra branschorganisationer ett krafttag för att öka jämställdheten inom skogssektorn med syfte att skapa en konkurrenskraftig näring genom mångfald. Utbildning, arbetsliv och enskilt skogsägande var tre områden som initiativet skulle fokusera på och målet för utbildningsområdet var att göra de skogliga utbildningarna mer attraktiva för både kvinnor och män. READ MORE
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3. Ensuring legitimacy trough CSR communication in the biobased sector
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest EconomicsAbstract : The importance of corporations in sustainable development has increased. With augmented expectations of responsibility from the general public, the corporation may be obligated to engage in corporate sustainability to obtain legitimacy and a social license to operate. READ MORE
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4. Communicating a climate friendly business model
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest EconomicsAbstract : The world has gathered around the idea that sustainable development is possible. At the same time, corporations are in constant development, both economically, but also in power and authority. While the main goal for corporations always has been to generate profit through their operations, corporations can also serve the needs of the public. READ MORE
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5. Gender equality in the forest sector will happen - but when?
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource ManagementAbstract : The Swedish forest sector have under a long time been characterized of a masculine culture but are changing toward a more equal forest sector. With the perspective of composition of board members and board work, methods and actions can be discussed to improve changes toward a more equal board and organisation. READ MORE