Blar i Master's theses (Noragric) på emneord "Brazil"
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An Assessment of the Introduction of REDD+ in Brazil : A case study of the Bolsa Floresta Programme in the Rio Negro Sustainable Reserve
(Master thesis, 2013-11-01)The project “Impacts on poverty and sustainable development of the REDD architectures: for equity options, growth and for the environment” (POVSUS-REDD) is aimed at increasing the understanding of how different options ... -
Green values in the 2010 Brazilian elections : an application of Inglehart's postmaterial theory to the Partido Verde in Brazil.
(Master thesis, 2012-08-14)This study examines the emergence of green values in Brazil through a case study of the Partido Verde in the 2010 elections. With Inglehart’s thesis on postmaterial values as a point of departure, I set out to demonstrate ... -
Hydro power : which models and procedures in Brazil and in Norway : Ilo 169 and environmental and social impacts in the planning of hydro power plants
(Master thesis, 2010-11-01)Hydro power is a renewable source of energy which is largely appreciated for exploitation. However the exploitation of the water resource may give severe consequences to the environment and the population in the area where ... -
Possible explanations for the apparent lack of coherence between Norwegian agricultural policy and Norwegian REDD policy
(Master thesis, 2016-08-23)My argument in this thesis is that there is an obvious lack of coherence between Norwegian agricultural policy and Norwegian REDD+ policy. This is because at the same time Norway support efforts in order to prevent further ... -
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 ... -
Recognizing women in the struggle for social and environmental justice in the context of the Belo Monte hydropower dam in the Brazilian Amazon
(Master thesis, 2016)In this thesis, I explain the interlinkages between large dams, women and struggles for social justice within the context of the Belo Monte dam. First, I study how and why women are impacted in different ways by the Belo ... -
The present and future of certifications : a study of the formation and functioning of soybean certifications in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil
(Master thesis, 2016-04-01)This thesis examines the potential of soybean certifications to increase the sustainability of the soybean sector in the state of Mato Grosso, Brazil. The study is based on data gathered through fieldwork in Mato Grosso ... -
The Roofless Movement in São Paulo, Brazil : Root Causes, Characteristics and Challenges
(Master thesis, 2015-07-09)Brazil’s largest city, São Paulo, faces a huge housing deficit. Many people are affected by the housing problem, and the demand for decent housing is high. The roofless movement in São Paulo is extensive, and has been since ...