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Visar resultat 26 - 30 av 780 uppsatser innehållade orden Climate adaptation.
26. Sink or Swim: Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Venice, Italy : A case of citizen non-participation
Master-uppsats, KTH/Hållbar utveckling, miljövetenskap och teknikSammanfattning : Due to global warming, sea levels will irreversibly continue to rise around the world throughout this century. Therefore, coastal urban communities will need to adapt to new environmental challenges, such as more frequent and intense flood events. LÄS MER
27. Shifting shorelines : reflection on visulization of sea level rise
Master-uppsats, SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentSammanfattning : Sea level rise is predicted to radically transform coastal landscapes in the coming centuries. Caused by climate change, the impact is already felt in low-lying communities around the world. LÄS MER
28. Adapting to Extreme Weather Events : - Addressing Flood Risks Through Planning and Policy in Namibia
Master-uppsats, Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för fysisk planeringSammanfattning : This master thesis investigates planning initiatives to address extreme weather events' impacts, specifically focusing on floods in Namibia. The study highlights the significance of such events in the context of global climate change, emphasising their adverse effects on livelihoods, particularly in rural communities and informal settlements. LÄS MER
29. Vulnerable Victims or Agents of Change? A qualitative content analysis on the representation of women in Nepal's National Adaptation Plan
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenSammanfattning : Climate adaptation policies in Nepal have previously depicted women as vulnerable victims. Policy-makers have described women as a weak and voiceless group that needs “saving” in environmental politics. Several studies have emphasized that these simplistic representations perpetuate gender stereotypes and omit proactive roles in climate action. LÄS MER
30. The Role of Vertical Collaboration in Local Community Empowerment : Exploring the Implementation of Climate Smart Agriculture at a Local Level in Eswatini
Kandidat-uppsats, Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenSammanfattning : To strengthen societies and address the increased risks generated by climate change, development projects within disaster risk reduction [DRR] and climate change adaptation [CCA] must ensure the sustainability of capacity development. However, sustainability is currently flawed in such projects, which could relate to the inadequate achievement of empowerment of targeted beneficiaries. LÄS MER