Search for dissertations about: "climate change survey"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 64 swedish dissertations containing the words climate change survey.

2. 1. Shapers, Brokers and Doers : The Dynamic Roles of Non-State Actors in Global Climate Change Governance

   Author : Naghmeh Nasiritousi; Björn-Ola Linnér; Mattias Hjerpe; Michele Betsill; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Non-state actors; global climate change governance; legitimacy; authority; intergovernmental negotiations; UNFCCC; Icke-statliga aktörer; global klimatstyrning; legitimitet; auktoritet; mellanstatliga förhandlingar; UNFCCC;

   Abstract : Non-state actors, such as international environmental organisations, business associations and indigenous peoples organisations, increasingly take on governance functions that can influence the delivery of global public goods. This thesis examines the roles of these actors in the field of global climate change governance. READ MORE

4. 2. Dissemination of scientific knowledge regarding climate change

   Author : Eva-Lotta Sundblad; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; climate change knowledge; confidence in one´s own knowledge; risk perception of climate change;

   Abstract : Knowledge of climate change is provided by scientists. The issue is characterized by great complexity, as well as by scientific uncertainty. Since the knowledge is disseminated to society by others than the scientists, to be confident in one´s own knowledge in these circumstances is even more difficult. READ MORE

5. 3. Entangled Cities : Transnational Municipal Climate Networks and Urban Governance

   Author : Henner Busch; LUCSUS; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; transnational municipal climate networks; local climate governance; urban development; climate change mitigation; climate change adaptation; Germany;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the influence of transnational municipal climate networks (TMCNs) on urban climate governance in Germany. The reality of climate change means that cities all over the world are faced with two challenges. First, they need to go through decarbonisation transitions to mitigate climate change. READ MORE

6. 4. Understanding the Impacts of Weather and Climate Change on Travel Behaviour

   Author : Liu Chengxi; Yusak O. Susilo; Karlström Anders; Kelly J. Clifton; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; impacts of weather; climate change; travel survey; spatial heterogeneity; activity-travel pattern; weather perception; passenger transport CO2 emission; Transportvetenskap; Transport Science;

   Abstract : Human behaviour produces massive greenhouse gas emissions, which trigger climate change and more unpredictable weather conditions. The fluctuation of daily weather corresponds to variations of everyday travel behaviour. This influence, although is less noticeable, can have a strong impact on the transport system. READ MORE

7. 5. Communicating climate action : Combining action repertoires and linguistic repertoires in social movement message construction

   Author : Sol Agin; Michael Karlsson; Emilia Ljungberg; John Lynch; Ulrika Olausson; Karlstads universitet; []
   Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; climate change communication; social movements; communicative action repertoire alignment; emotional appeals; threat perception; Media and Communication Studies; Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap;

   Abstract : The climate crisis is one of the largest global challenges that humanity has ever faced. Despite the scientific consensus on the threat, action is not occurring on the pace or level needed to stave off the consequences. READ MORE