Search for dissertations about: "policy making process risk"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words policy making process risk.

  2. 1. Biopolitics and Reflexivity : A Study of GMO Policymaking in the European Union

    Author : Anders Johansson; Thomas Achen; Sven Widmalm; Stellan Welin; Jacob Dahl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; GMO; genetically modified organism; precautionary principle; risk biopolitics; policy; European Union; EU; reflexivity; reflexive modernity; GMO; genetiskt modifierade organismer; försiktighetsprincipen; risk biopolitik; policy; Europeiska Unionen; EU; reflexivitet; reflexiv modernitet; INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH AREAS; TVÄRVETENSKAPLIGA FORSKNINGSOMRÅDEN;

    Abstract : The political discourse that has emerged as a consequence of establishing a European regulatory framework for GMOs has not been without problems. This dissertation addresses the political and regulatory challenges created by the development and use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the EU. READ MORE

  4. 2. Energy Policy Instruments Perspectives on their Choice, Combination and Evaluation

    Author : Kerstin Åstrand; Miljö- och energisystem; []
    Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; energy systems; policy instrument choice; socio-technical systems; policy instrument combination; Energiforskning; Energy research; Samhällsvetenskaper; Social sciences; Sweden.; evaluation; Environmental technology; pollution control; Miljöteknik; wind energy policy; green certificate trading scheme; market creation; wind power; Public policy instruments; wind turbine development; kontroll av utsläpp; renewable energy; energy policy;

    Abstract : Abstract The thesis aims at providing a better understanding of public policy instruments used in policy-making within the energy sector, particularly regarding their role in the change towards an increased use of renewable energy sources for generation of electricity. The research was guided by an underlying assumption that a markedly higher proportion of the energy generated from renewable sources can be considerably enhanced by use of policy instruments that support the development and the market creation of new, renewable energy technologies. READ MORE

  5. 3. Risk communication in multi-stakeholder disaster risk management systems : Insights and recommendations from the Swedish system

    Author : Lexin Lin; Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet; []
    Keywords : multi-level DRM system; risk communication; Sweden; disaster risk management DRM ; risk assessment; communication challenges; ; multi-stakeholder;

    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis is to improve our understanding of how disaster risk management (DRM) systems function. Specifically, it aims to increase our knowledge about effective communication in a multi-stakeholder, multi-level DRM system, with a particular focus on the exchange of risk-related information for risk assessment. READ MORE

  6. 4. Cardiovascular disease prevention in Cochabamba, Bolivia : the importance of preventable risk factor distribution and inequalities for policy implementation

    Author : Yercin Mamani-Ortiz; Paola Mosquera; Miguel San Sebastian; Isabel Goicolea; John Porter; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cardiovascular diseases; Cardiovascular risk factors; WHO STEPS approach; Intersectionality; Health inequality; Health Policy; Bolivia;

    Abstract : Background: The increase in the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRFs) is considered one of the most important public health problems in Latin American (LA) countries. Accordingly, an accurate and comprehensive picture of the CVRFs situation is needed to prevent CVDs and consequently support the development of health policies to improve population health and reduce health inequalities. READ MORE

  7. 5. Process Industry Energy Projects in a Climate Change Conscious Economy

    Author : Anders Ådahl; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; process Integration; pulp mill; Nordic countries; energy market; climate policy; CO2; energy savings; biofuel;

    Abstract : Most industrial process plants consume large amounts of energy (usually in the form of steam and electricity) to produce demanded goods, such as beer or paper. However, combustion of fossil fuels has negative external effects on the Earths climate. READ MORE