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The 2022 Russia-Ukraine War: Implications for Africa
(Master thesis, 2023)This study seeks to examine the far-reaching implications of Russia's war with Ukraine for the African continent. The Russia-Ukraine crisis has not only reshaped the geopolitical landscape of Eastern Europe but also had ... -
The biofuel rush : beyond operational land deals
(Master thesis, 2023)The biofuel policies of the early 2000s have left behind them a trail of non-operational land deals. As most of these land deals are located in regions and areas with high levels of poverty and a high dependence upon ... -
The county municipality’s role in SDGs implementation: a case study of partnership in Vestfold and Telemark County
(Master thesis, 2022)Regional authority in Norway is given a central role in SDG implementation through the national expectations regarding regional and municipal planning. Nevertheless, national authorities provide few guidelines for how the ... -
The defiant garden : the prison garden as a healing environment in Norwegian prisons : challenges and opportunities
(Master thesis, 2018)Norway is well known for its humanitarian approaches to criminal rehabilitation and has the reputation of being one of the most progressive countries actively working with the modern prison system. Landscape architecture ... -
The Duality of Digital Standard-Setting: Geopolitical Coopetition in a Multipolar World
(Master thesis, 2023)International standard-setting is increasingly falling victim to geopolitical realities. Especially, the digital domain has recently experienced an upsurge in contention. The traditionally consensus-based arena is running ... -
The Environmental Impact of Wool Yarn from Two Norwegian Sheep Breeds: An LCA Study
(Master thesis, 2023)For decades, the clothing industry is one of the most polluting industries. In recent years the clothing industry has been getting more attention due to its unsustainable practices, especially within fast fashion. The ... -
The European green transition : exploring the sustainability of wood pellets as biomass energy in North Carolina, US
(Master thesis, 2023)The threat of worsening climate change has motivated governments to shape policies towards mitigating the worst impacts by aiming for sustainability. Europe is undergoing a green transition to such ends. Its current iteration ... -
The evolution of international agrobiodiversity governance : exploring institutional effectiveness and the integration of digital sequences information
(Master thesis, 2023)The international biodiversity governance regime is a complex web of policies and regulations that has the potential to address pressing global issues like food security, promoting farmers’ development, or even biodiversity ... -
The impact of the Ukraine War in Saudi-Iran relations
(Master thesis, 2023)The conflict in Ukraine has cemented its place in the annals of history as a major geopolitical event, impacting global politics like never before and contributing to the shifting of longtime major powers in the process. ... -
The Implication of Pakistan's 25th Amendment on Conflict and Human Security: A Case Study of the Newly Merged Tribal Districts
(Master thesis, 2023)The Federally Administered Tribal Areas in north-western Pakistan have been plagued with conflict for decades, which have taken thousands of lives and adversely affected the lives and security of the tribal people. In 2018, ... -
The industrial landscape of wind farms, traditional reindeer herding and South Saami landscape values in Fovsen-Njaarke, Saepmi
(Master thesis, 2023)Wind power development in the Saami landscape has significant consequences for the Saami people and their way of life. The Fosen Case have led to displacement of reindeer pastures, disrupts traditional land use patterns, ... -
The influence of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) on Pakistan's power position : a case study on CPEC
(Master thesis, 2019)Geographically position plays a crucial role in states power ambitions. Sometimes geographical positions attract to other regional economic powers to use neighboring state strategic importance locations for their own ... -
The Influence of Clothing Brands in Shaping Sustainable Fashion: An Examination of Consumer and Brand Perspectives
(Master thesis, 2023)The clothing industry’s potential for achieving sustainability has been extensively discussed due to its severe environmental and socio-economical consequences. Existing literature has examined the prevailing fast fashion ... -
The influence of health workers’ motivation and the work environment on attitudes towards adolescent girls seeking sexual and reproductive health services in DR Congo
(Master thesis, 2023)The influence of health workers’ motivation and the work environment on attitudes towards adolescent girls seeking sexual and reproductive health services in DR Congo -
The Japanese Tea Ceremony -The Relevance of a Mindfulness Practice for Sustainability and Pro-Environmental Behaviour
(Master thesis, 2023)The Japanese tea ceremony is perceived as a transformative practice. Transformative practices for consciousness can be relevant as sustainable pathways. Studies suggest that mindfulness leads to sustainable behaviours and ... -
The meaning of Internet access in Myanmar
(Master thesis, 2019)As the world has become dependent on digital solutions for development in social, economic and political contexts, countries are categorised regarding the level of digitalisation. In this regard, Internet is an essential ... -
The nature and impacts of 2015 Indian unofficial blockade in Nepal
(Master thesis, 2019)This research analyses the nature of 2015 unofficial blockade in Nepal and finds out the impacts of it. For analysing the nature, the perception and experience of the respondents, Indian responses for blockade allegation ... -
The Norwegian Self and the new refugee Other : a discourse analysis of identity constructions in Norwegian media in September 2015 and March 2022
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis is a discourse analysis of the Norwegian media debates on refugees at two peak moments in Norwegian refugee history. The research is conducted through analysis of articles published in the paper versions of the ... -
The Politics of the New Media and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria (2000 - 2022)
(Master thesis, 2023)The Nigerian anti-poverty schemes have had mixed success since 2000. In general, poverty levels have decreased over the past two decades, although this has not been uniform across the country. The federal government has ... -
The pursuit of social mix in housing through physical planning
(Master thesis, 2019)In some Norwegian urban areas, the demand for housing entails rapidly increasing housing prices, which might pose a challenge for the municipalities. Unevenly distributed price levels between subareas pose a risk of ...