Sökning: "climate adaptation policy"
Visar resultat 1 - 5 av 145 uppsatser innehållade orden climate adaptation policy.
1. Staying Afloat - Examining the Resilience of the European Inland Waterway Transportation Industry in the Face of Climate Related Disruptions: A Policy and Resilience Analysis
Master-uppsats, Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolSammanfattning : Due to its lower emissions in comparison to other modes of transport, inland waterway transportation (IWT) has been increasingly considered a sustainable option by the European Union (EU), prompting a focus on transitioning towards it in recent years. However, the impact of climate change has led to a rise in extreme weather events, including floods and droughts, over the past few decades. LÄS MER
2. Mine Action and Climate Change: A Case Study of Water in Yemen
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/SociologiSammanfattning : The following research explores a critical intersection between the work of mine action and the climate. It addresses the amplified impacts of climate change on water in Yemen, a country afflicted by protracted conflict and growing climate threats. LÄS MER
3. 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
4. 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
5. Urban Climate Justice for Whom? A comparative discourse analysis exploring the concept of climate justice in urban climate strategy action plans.
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenSammanfattning : Despite an increased emphasis on the role of cities in reaching the EU's ambitious climate goals, attention has been lacking paid towards climate justice on an urban level. Simultaneously, following international directives, urban adaptation plans are expected to consider climate justice in their approach and acknowledge the effects and benefits of climate action on their most exposed citizens. LÄS MER
