Blar i Master's theses (Noragric) på forfatter "McNeish, John Andrew"
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A pathway towards empowerment in post-conflict Colombia? the case of female victims of conflict in the department of Meta
Daza Ramos, Leidy Viviana (Master thesis, 2017)In this thesis I seek to examine the perceptions that female victims of violence in Meta, Colombia hold regarding empowerment, as they understand it from their life experiences before and after being victimized. I also aim ... -
Between visions and realities : Norway`s peace engagement in Colombia
Strøm, Maria Skundberg (Master thesis, 2019)Norway has established a good reputation by taking responsibility for international peace and security and has been actively involved in several peace processes all over the world. With its peace engagement Norway has ... -
Emerging critique of Norwegian oil : a discourse analysis of letters to the editor in three national newspapers in 2013
Hopen, Stine Kvanvik (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 environmental and social consequences of palm oil production in Colombia
Albertin, Iris Tamara (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 ... -
The Estrada Doctrine : the resilience and evolution of a key instrument of Mexican foreign policy
Gutierrez Reyes Retana, Luis Ignacio (Master thesis, 2020)The Estrada Doctrine has guided Mexican foreign policy for ninety years. As we know, the international system and domestic and normative factors are not static, and in order to stay viable, the doctrine has had to evolve ... -
Food, fuel and fury : democratising a sustainable economy through community based food networks in North East Brazil
Willett, Brian David (Master thesis, 2016)This research analyses political structures and discourses surrounding the complex relationship between food, fossil fuels, and economic redistribution. It highlights and explores two competing agricultural development ... -
A green recovery in Norway : contradictory energy policy responses in times of crises
Årby, Henrik Thomas (Master thesis, 2022)This thesis looks at Norway’s policy responses in the pandemic, focusing on domestic energy policy and its impact on the green recovery – a response seen in the EU to decarbonize the energy industry and lay the foundation ... -
Implications for the future of wind power in the Norwegian context : an exploratory study of energy justice and the concession process
Gilbert, Andreas Daniel (Master thesis, 2021)How can we better understand the future of onshore wind power in the Norwegian context? Adaptation processes, such as the shift towards renewable energy resources, have accelerated in recent decades. Wind turbine technologies ... -
Inclusive development and the emerging oil sector : a case of Hoima District in the Albertine Region of Mid-Western Uganda
Kabera, Phionah (Master thesis, 2019)This thesis presents the findings of a study on inclusive development and the emerging oil sector in the Albertine region in mid-Western Uganda. The study sought to find out the level of stakeholder involvement in oil and ... -
Insight into the conflict at Standing Rock : extractive politics, indigeneity, violence, and local autonomy
Rogers, Jaclyn Christine (Master thesis, 2017)This thesis explores several different aspects of the conflict at Standing Rock, including extractive politics, indigeneity, violence, and the resulting manifestation of local autonomy, particularly that regarding ... -
Navigating narratives toward the health-sustainability nexus : Oslo's prescriptions for healthy and sustainable diets
Weber, Elaina Jacqulee Wilja (Master thesis, 2021)Unhealthy diets are the leading risk factor for deaths worldwide, and food systems pressure Earth system processes past their planetary boundaries. Research calls for transformational change toward healthy and sustainable ... -
Norwegian carbon budget : an evaluation of the United Kingdom Climate Change Act's carbon budget and Norwegian climate policies
Tomasko, Michelle Lynn (Master thesis, 2017)For the past decade, political discussions, briefings, and White Papers have been leading up to the possibility of drafting a Norwegian climate law in 2017. Norwegian domestic emissions have been on the rise since 1990 due ... -
Popular consultations in extractive governance : experiences from Colombia
Skjervøy, Åsta Losnegård (Master thesis, 2019)Mining has been an important industry in Colombia and there has been a push for expansion since the beginning of the 2000s. The granting of mining titles and planned large- scale mining projects have resulted in a social ... -
Possible explanations for the apparent lack of coherence between Norwegian agricultural policy and Norwegian REDD policy
Mølstre, Lene (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 ... -
Transitions to sustainability : a photographic exploration into the motivations, impacts, and expectations of community renewable energy production on the Isle of Eigg
Davey, Neil Gordon (Master thesis, 2018)Island communities around the world have long had to deal with issues that many mainland communities are beginning to face. European small islands face many of the same challenges as islands in the Asia-Pacific or Caribbean ...