Essays about: "socio-ecological narrative"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words socio-ecological narrative.

  1. 1. "Sustainable, for real"? Brunnshög’s sustainability narrative and the state of post-politics in urban development

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Elliot Soontjens; [2023]
    Keywords : Brunnshög; Urban Megaproject; Sustainability Narrative; Post-politics; Neoliberal Governance; Sustainable Development Paradox; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The combined global emergence of a sustainable development discourse and Swedish policies requiring municipalities to rapidly build new housing have led Lund to develop Brunnshög. This pioneering megaproject balances urban expansion with high sustainability ambitions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Sustainability Transitions Antenarratives: Public Sector Organization Perspectives in Implementing Sustainability Oriented Projects in a Developing Country

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Kamwasir Kamwasir; [2022]
    Keywords : Sustainability; Sustainability transition; public sector organizations; multi-level perspective; niches; micro-niches;

    Abstract : Sustainability has been considered a novel research field emerging from the desire to protect the environment, and equally emerging in transition discourses. This research explores the construction of sustainability transition processes and pathways in a public sector organization implementing a sustainability oriented program. READ MORE

  4. 3. Applying Ecovillage Praxis to Foster Regeneration and Urban Socio-Ecological Transformation: An Exploratory Analysis of 5 Malmö Community Gardens

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Viviane Camilla Straub; [2021]
    Keywords : ecovillage praxis; urban community garden praxis; regeneration; socio-ecological transformation; communities of practice; alternatives; scaling across; Malmö; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research aims to fill the lacuna in the literature concerning the application of ecovillage praxis in spaces other than intentional communities by focusing on urban community gardens (UCGs) in Malmö, Sweden, as communities of practice where this could be integrated. It introduces both ecovillages and UCGs, as well as their associated praxis. READ MORE

  5. 4. Adaptation Narrative Analysis. A Learning-centered Appraisal Method for Ecosystem-based Adaptation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Karen Pilgrim; [2019]
    Keywords : Ecosystem-based Adaptation; climate resilience; adaptive capacity; narrative; appraisal; learning; adaptation narrative analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) seeks to combine climate change adaptation, socio-economic development and climate change mitigation benefits through the use of ecosystem services and biodiversity. Embedded in socio-ecological-systems, EbA efforts need to overcome challenges posed by complexity, uncertainty, long time horizons and interdisciplinarity. READ MORE

  6. 5. Flood vulnerability analysis for inland medium-sized cities: Guang’an as an example

    University essay from KTH/Geoinformatik

    Author : Ting Liang; [2017]
    Keywords : GIS; socio-ecological system; flood vulnerability;

    Abstract : Vulnerability studies look into the impact of hazard events on socio-ecological systems. Socio-ecological vulnerability is a very complex subject because it is not only a technical matter but also a social problem. READ MORE