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The effect of values, barriers and social norms on climate-friendly behaviour
(Master thesis, 2019)In this study I have explored to value-behaviour gap of young people (18-29 years) living in Oslo and Akershus (Norway). The intend was to understand the whether those who perform more climate-friendly behaviour have ... -
Effectiveness of agroecological practices in creating resilience to climatic variability in Colombia : the Amazon Chagra
(Master thesis, 2019)Indigenous farmers of the high Amazon region in Colombia are acknowledged for the development of traditional agroecological practices that are very open and dynamic. These self-sufficient food systems are known as “Chagra”, ... -
Effects of changes in land-use and natural disasters on social-ecological resilience and vulnerabilities in coastal Bangladesh
(Master thesis, 2012-11-09)Natural disasters and land-use change are major concerns all over the world, and if these two concerns exist together in a coastal area, then the consequences for people and the environment may be severe. This study ... -
Embodying experiences of (in)security : exploring ethnic minority youth’s encounters with the police and policing practices in Oslo
(Master thesis, 2019)The police are a state institution with the power to coerce and maintain “order” within a society so that individuals feel safe. The moment in which an induvial encounter the police, is the moment in which the individual ... -
Emerging critique of Norwegian oil : a discourse analysis of letters to the editor in three national newspapers in 2013
(Master thesis, 2015)The oil industry has been immensely valuable to Norway in regards to employment and economy. However, with climate change, economic vulnerability and the increase in sustainable alternatives to oil in mind, there is now ... -
The emerging oil industry in Ghana : socio-economic and environmental impact on the people of Cape Three Points
(Master thesis, 2011-09-28)The management of natural resources has been one of the herculean tasks developing countries with such resources have had to contend with. Experts in the field of natural resource management have expressed divided opinions ... -
Emotions and foreign policy : an autoethnographic study of representational techniques at Japanese war museums
(Master thesis, 2019)To this day, the alleged ‘history problem’; the perception from other countries, mainly Asian neighbours, that Japan has not come to terms with its aggressive and militarist past, continues to weigh on the Land of the ... -
Employment opportunities and upward mobility for graduates of the Faculty of Arts, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka
(Master thesis, 2014-12-11)The aim of this study is to explore and understand the current condition of employment opportunities and upward mobility for General Degree Arts graduates of the University of Colombo and identify the prevailing issues and ... -
Empowerment of women through education to reduce domestic violence : a case study from Itahara village, Nepal
(Master thesis, 2014-02-10)Home is not a safe place for many women and girls where their own intimate partners and family members seize their human rights. Women are often victims of domestic violence, and are in lack of justice due to weak law. ... -
Empowerment of women through microfinance in Jabdi Village Committee,Nepal
(Master thesis, 2015-03-13)During the last three decades, microfinance has been advocated as being a powerful means to alleviate poverty and socio-economic development. Further, it has been recognised as an effective tool for empowering women. ... -
En casestudie av byantikvarens skriftlige argumentasjon i detaljreguleringsplaner : knyttet til vekst og vern i tre utviklingsprosjekter i Oslo indre by
(Master thesis, 2019)Denne oppgaven undersøker hvordan byantikvarens skriftlige uttalelser til tre reguleringsplansaker i Oslo indre by uttrykker hvordan etaten argumenterer for sine sektorinteresser i møte med andre sentrale hensyn i ... -
En deltagerorientert studie om hvordan ungdom har opplevd medvirkning gjennom UngHus-prosjektet og hvilken betydning det kan ha for helsen
(Master thesis, 2021)Bakgrunn: Ungdomsårene har en nøkkelposisjon for god helse og levekår resten av livet, og i et folkehelseperspektiv er ungdomsårene en avgjørende fase for å forebygge uheldige livsbaner (Bekken et al., 2018). For å oppnå ... -
Enclave extraction and unruly engagements : Oil spills, contamination and the Cocama-Cocamilla indigenous people in the Peruvian Amazon
(Master thesis, 2011-11-10)In the Peruvian Amazon, conflicts between the state, indigenous people and oil companies have been on the rise during the last few years. To understand the roots of these conflicts, this study recognizes the need to go ... -
Enclosed land and deprived water : a study of impacts resulting from a large-scale agricultural investment in Mbarali, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2015-12-07)This thesis examines the implications posed to local livelihoods and regional ecosystems by a large-scale agricultural investment in the Kapunga area, localized in the Usangu plains within the Mbarali district, Tanzania. ... -
Encroachment, Evictions and Resettlement Policies In Uganda : A case study of Mount Elgon Communities
(Master thesis, 2014-08-13)Many protected areas have been encroached in different forms like for, land for settlement, agriculture, grazing, fruits gathering, hunting, tree cutting and other forest resources by surrounding communities and this has ... -
Energy poverty of rural households in Malawi : potential for renewable energy options and more efficient use of biomass to reduce vulnerability
(Master thesis, 2015-03-16)Most of the people in Malawi live in rural areas and are poor, depend on rain-fed subsistence agriculture and use traditional biomass as a source of energy. In the face of changing climate this dependence on rain-fed ... -
Environmental and health impacts of pesticide use practice in vegetable production in Karatu and Arumeru districts, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2016-08-11)Vegetable production is an important part of local economic growth and export earnings in Tanzania. The government of Tanzania is encouraging vegetable products due to favorable condition and increasing demands. Vegetables ... -
The environmental and social consequences of palm oil production in Colombia
(Master thesis, 2021)Palm oil production has been steadily growing worldwide since the end of the 20th century and has increased 15-fold between 1980 and 2014 (IUCN, 2021). Besides the main production countries Indonesia and Malaysia, Latin ... -
Environmental and socio-economic vulnerability to water-borne diseases in peri-urban Zanzibar, Tanzania
(Master thesis, 2017)Cities around the world are growing rapidly, giving rise to sprawling peri-urban areas in their surroundings. In coastal East Africa, residents of peri-urban areas find themselves frequently exposed to water-borne infectious ... -
Environmental communication in Oslo's water management strategies and initiatives : the status quo
(Master thesis, 2022)This Master's thesis investigates environmental communication of initiatives and strategies related to climate change in water-related themes in Oslo. Environmental communication is premised on the assumption that more ...