Search for dissertations about: "perception climate change"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words perception climate change.
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1. Communicating climate action : Combining action repertoires and linguistic repertoires in social movement message construction
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
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2. Dissemination of scientific knowledge regarding 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
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3. Understanding the Impacts of Weather and Climate Change on Travel Behaviour
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
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4. People’s knowledge about climate change: Uncertainty as a guide to future commitments
Abstract : Knowledge of climate change is provided by scientists to other groups in society who have to interact to establish sustainable development. Hence, the knowledge must reach people and the content must be evaluated as important and relevant. READ MORE
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5. Safety as a process : From risk perception to safety activity
Abstract : The frequency of occupational accidents in the Swedish food industry and agriculture is high. This thesis has therefore explored the 'process of safety' in order to detect and analyse factors that either hinder or facilitate safety activity and to further develop intervention methods towards increased safety activity. READ MORE