Browsing Faculty of Landscape and Society (LandSam) by Title
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Who owns Haiti? Dilemmas and Ambiguities in Haitian Sovereignty
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis uses a historical lens to examine events related to dependency, colonialism, and sovereignty in order to answer the question “Is the international community responsible for Haiti's “failure” as a state?”. Since ... -
Who should be the main actor in governing REDD+ projects on the ground? : a comparative study of the relationship between NGOs and the local government in the implementation of three REDD+ pilot projects in Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)This thesis is grounded in the discussion on how REDD+ should be governed on the ground in Tanzania. The debate has mainly been in relation to two governance structures of REDD+. The first structure is what has been proposed ... -
A whole story perspective : Norwegian youth reflections on Sustainable Development Goal 4.7
(Master thesis, 2022)Wrought with climate instability and social inequalities the future at times appears tenuous, but there is also hope. One aspect of this hope lies in the vision of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) ... -
Whose Waters : large-scale agricultural development in the Wami-Ruvu River Basin, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2014-12-12)This thesis explores how the Integrated Water Resource Management (IWRM) framework deals and manages the competing interest of water users in a river basin. With a focus on the Tanzanian governments’ development policies ... -
"Why are we even learning this?" : the effectiveness of using games to teach about the sustainable development goals with a focus on inequality
(Master thesis, 2021)This thesis examines which pedagogical method best connects students to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly inequality. There are two pedagogical methods presented, game-play, and current pedagogical approaches. ... -
Why REDD+? : a study of the continued support for REDD+
(Master thesis, 2020)Well into its second decade REDD+ is still struggling to achieve what it set out to do. The envisioned win-win scenario was believed to be a cost-effective measure, where the protection of forests would be made more ... -
Why the private sector matters : sustaining the Islamic State in Iraq
(Master thesis, 2021)This dissertation investigates the private sector’s relationship and experiences with the Islamic State in the Iraqi governorates Nineveh and Salahaddin, utilizing unique field data from the insurgents’ 2013-2017 rule. ... -
Why understanding the post-truth condition is crucial in the fight against climate change
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)In an era characterized by information overload and polarized perspectives, the discourse surrounding climate action has become deeply entwined with the phenomenon of post-truth. This thesis focuses on how current approaches ... -
Why Women Are Poorer than Men : The Study of Socio-Economic Opportunities of Women and Men in Goaso, Ghana
(Master thesis, 2012-10-19)This study explores why women are poorer than men. It discusses the socio-economic opportunities of women and men in Goaso, Ghana. Feminist theories - liberal, radical and socialist – form the theoretical background for ... -
Wicked problems og framtidige planutfordringer : bærekraftig stedsutvikling i rammen av Regional plan for areal og transport i Oslo og Akershus
(Master thesis, 2020)Regional plan for areal og transport i Oslo og Akershus ble vedtatt i 2015, som et føringsdokument der kommuner og fylker må samarbeide om en regional omstilling, med et fokus på bærekraftig utvikling. Planen legger til ... -
Wildlife damages, mitigation measures and livelihood issues around Chitwan National Park, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2014-02-13)Human-wildlife conflict is closely associated with the economics and social well being of the local people. It occurs worldwide and its frequency and severity have been rising annually, especially in Chitwan National Park. ... -
Winds of Change? The use of landscape in a wind park licencing process.
(Master thesis, 2023)The Norwegian state signed the European Landscape Convention in 2001, 23 years ago, committing itself to integrating a comprehensive view of landscape into its laws, policies, and plans. One would believe the theme of ... -
Winning the battle but losing the war : why the Lomonosov Ridge and Svalbard disputes remain peaceful
(Master thesis, 2021)With the annexation of Crimea, militarization, and opening of resources, the Arctic’s perceived status of exceptionalism is quickly fading. As military and economic cooperation declines, the debate on whether the Arctic ... -
With faith in development : Islamic charity as development in practice : perspectives from Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora
(PhD Thesis;2017:41, Doctoral thesis, 2017)This thesis explores ideals and practices of Islamic charity and how these relate to notions of development and development aid in Pakistan and the Pakistani diaspora. The study includes a focus on gender and transnational ... -
Women and Islamist motivated violent extremism in Kenya : a feminist perspective
(Master thesis, 2022)As the world takes on a globalized outlook with advancements in technological and innovation realms, violent extremism continues to pose major setbacks to the progression of human race while impacting negatively to efforts ... -
Women and renewable energy : implications of the implementation of biogas on women in rural Kenya
(Master thesis, 2019)This paper analyses how the implementation of biogas can have an impact on women in rural areas in Kenya. It looks at different aspects of women’s lives and investigates how gender roles, labour distribution, economy, ... -
Women building peace in displacement : the transnational peacebuilding potential of Myanmar women in Norway
(Master thesis, 2016-04-05)It is generally recognised that women should not only be included in peacebuilding but that they are also a peacebuilding resource. This recognition is evident in the agenda set out in the United Nations Security Council ... -
Women in politics : gender dynamics in Kenyan national politics
(Bachelor thesis, 2022)The purpose of this study is to address the research question, what are the perceptions of women's representation in political leadership in Kenya? This topic touches largely on elements of identity as being a big part of ... -
Women on wheels : a study of how women experience cycling in Oslo and how it is dealt with in planning
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aims to broaden the understanding of women cyclists’ experiences from Oslo, and to find out how these experiences are perceived and dealt with by the planning system. Based on theory on gendered mobilities, the ... -
Women on Wheels: A Study of How Women Experience Cycling in Oslo and How It Is Dealt With in Planning
(Master thesis, 2022)This thesis aims to broaden the understanding of women cyclists’ experiences from Oslo, and to find out how these experiences are perceived and dealt with by the planning system. Based on theory on gendered mobilities, the ...