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Promised jobs that never materialised : forestry investments in Niassa Province, Mozambique - benefits and challenges
(Master thesis, 2015-12-18)The development of Niassa Province is influenced by historical, cultural, social, economic and political factors. Traditionally, land has not been considered as a commodity by the Mozambican communities, but as the basis ... -
Promoting play and physical activity in a riverside, urban green space
(Master thesis, 2023)Norwegian children do not get enough physical activity. This sedentary behaviour is carried into adulthood, bringing with it detremental effects on perceived health and happiness. Urban green spaces play an important role ... -
A proposal towards better sustainable consumer information to address eco-certification skepticism and sustainability initiatives of adventure tourism companies in Norway
(Master thesis, 2022)According to the United Nations World Tourism Organization’s Global Report on Adventure Tourism from 2014, there is a growing demand for adventure tourism globally. With Norway abiding by its tourism industry’s slogan— ... -
The pros and cons for trophy hunting contribution to biodiversity conservation and to local development and economies at large
(Master thesis, 2021)Trophy hunting is a controversial topic. On one hand, opponents of trophy hunting denounce an unethical practice, killing the same animals that are supposed to be protected while the benefits are reaped by wealthy private ... -
Prosessen med å få vedtatt Grefsen stasjon
(Master thesis, 2011-09-21)Sammendrag Denne oppgaven fokuserer på beslutningsprosessen til utbyggingsprosjektet Grefsen stasjon i Oslo. Det blir sett på hvorfor det tok så lang tid å ... -
Prosjektering av "frisone" : omgivelser for emosjon ved St. Olavs hospital
(Master thesis, 2012-08-02)Prosjektering av omgivelser for pårørende ved St. Olavs Hospital i Trondheim. -
Prosjektering av opplevelsessti rundt Sandvatnet på Fagerfjell - en skånsom og inkluderende tursti for alle
(Master thesis, 2023)Denne masteroppgaven er en prosjekteringsoppgave av en tursti rundt Sandvatnet på Fagerfjell i Flesberg kommune. Målet med oppgaven er å ferdigstille og oppgradere turstien, slik at det blir en universelt utformet rundtur, ... -
Prosjektering av utearealer ved Drøbak Montessori ungdomsskole
(Master thesis, 2019)Drøbak Montessori ungdomsskole åpnet i 2017 dørene til sitt nye Powerhouse skolebygg. Bygget har fått mye oppmerksomhet for sine klimavennlige løsninger. Utearealet høster derimot ikke like mye positiv omtale. Bygget er ... -
Prospects of livelihood and carbon benefits as influenced by community forestry in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2013-08-07)This thesis examines the forest based livelihood strategy of the forest user groups and the prospects and potential benefits of soil carbon sequestration through REDD (Reducing emissions from deforestation and forest ... -
Protected areas and people in Uganda : costs, benefits, livelihoods and narratives around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park
(PhD Thesis;2012:33, Doctoral thesis, 2012)This thesis contributes to a current debate on how to balance conservation and development goals. Globally, land set aside for the protection of biodiversity has increased exponentially over the last 30 years. Despite ... -
Protecting democracy? : the role of the OAS and UNASUR when facing democratic crises in Latin America
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Being a region that has undergone numerous dictatorships and authoritarian regimes throughout history, Latin America has over the past two decades enjoyed significant democratic stability. Despite this, the challenges to ... -
Protecting our forests : a comparative study of voluntary agreement and traditional conservation
(Master thesis, 2023)Forest protection is one of the most feasible mitigating strategies for climate change. Yet, the work to protect forests in Norway has come to a standstill. The thesis aimed to understand perception of how two forest ... -
Protection of unaccompanied minor refugees’ rights in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child
(Master thesis, 2017)In 2015, the total number of refugees in the world reached 21.3 million. Over half of these were children. And the majority of these minors were unaccompanied, traveling alone without their family, trying to find a safer ... -
Prydgress i Norge - En analyse av prydgressbeplantninger i Drammen, Oslo, Steinkjer og Ås
(Master thesis, 2022)I denne oppgaven ble prydgressbeplantninger på 15 områder i Drammen, Oslo, Steinkjer og Ås undersøkt. Det ble undersøkt: 1) hvilke prydgressarter som brukes i Norge, 2) hvordan og hvorfor artene som blir brukt klarer seg, ... -
«Prøve før gjøre» : en analyse av prøveprosjekt som virkemiddel i byutvikling
(Master thesis, 2019)Dagens by- og transportplanlegging har tydelige mål om å oppnå mer bærekraftig transport, med et nullvekstmål i personbiltransport, hvor veksten skal tas av kollektivtransport, sykkel og gange. Veien fra målsettinger og ... -
Psychedelic-assisted research for the treatment of drug and alcohol addiction : a scoping review
(Master thesis, 2022)This master thesis is written as a scoping review article supplemented with a “kappe” for more extensive information, detailed explanations, and supplementary data for the article. Introduction: Psychedelic-assisted ... -
Psykisk helse og friluftsliv : en kvalitativ studie med fokus på deltakernes erfaringer med turgrupper i friluft, og dets betydning for den psykiske helse
(Master thesis, 2015-08-03)Bakgrunn: Opp i mot 50% av Norges befolkning vil i løpet av livet få en eller annen psykisk lidelse. Både psykiske plager og lidelser er et betydelig folkehelseproblem i Norge, og det er store og økende omkostninger for ... -
Public attitudes toward climate change and climate policies : the role of political values and institutional contexts
(PhD Thesis;2017:42, Doctoral thesis, 2017)For societies to create mitigation policies that achieve sufficient support for cutting greenhouse gas emissions, a better understanding of people’s positions on climate change and climate policies is necessary. This thesis ... -
Public green space management arrangements in Norway : perspectives on quality green space
(PhD Thesis;2020:53, Doctoral thesis, 2020)Threats such as urbanisation and climate change are addressed through the use of nature, with an emphasis on creating quality green spaces. Green spaces consist of a dynamic system that needs to be managed to make sure ... -
Public policies to unaccompanied immigrant children in São Paulo and Oslo
(Master thesis, 2019)In this Master thesis, the cities of São Paulo and Oslo are the points of study of Public Policies for unaccompanied minor asylum seeker (UMAs). São Paulo is the first city in Brazil to develop public policies for this ...