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  • The Global ETD Search service is a free service for researchers to find electronic theses and dissertations. This service is provided by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations.
    Our metadata is collected from universities around the world. If you manage a university/consortium/country archive and want to be added, details can be found on the NDLTD website.
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Whose Voices: Environmental Justice in the Plastics Treaty Negotiations

Pattison, Anna January 2024 (has links)
Plastics pollution is a global planetary threat to both humans and the environment, leading to injustice throughout its lifecycle and disproportionately affecting the most vulnerable. The United Nations Environmental Assembly adopted Resolution 5/14 to create a legally binding instrument to end plastics pollution, known colloquially as the Plastics Treaty. The treaty is currently under negotiation, and the implicit understandings of justice that will be incorporated will significantly impact the outcome of the treaty. This thesis employs critical discourse analysis and key stakeholder interviews to examine the various justice narratives and framings of actors in the treaty through an environmental justice lens. Additionally, the role of power in shaping these narratives is examined from a critical and decolonial perspective. My research demonstrates the value of a critical approach in addressing power dynamics and normative concepts such as justice in social-ecological and sustainability research. This study identifies three distinct discourses, each offering different problematizations of plastics and justice framings. The analysis reveals competing definitions of just transition, a disconnect between the recognition of Indigenous Knowledge and the rights of Indigenous People, and underdeveloped gender and intersectional considerations. Furthermore, this thesis highlights the enduring influence of colonial dynamics on plastics pollution, potentially reinforcing waste colonial relations in the Plastics Treaty. Finally, this thesis contends that problematizing plastics as a human rights issue offers a valuable approach to address these shortcomings, thereby enhancing the treaty's potential for promoting justice by ensuring that the voices of those most affected are heard.
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Miljö- och klimaträttvisa: på kommuners “gröna agendor”? : Svenska kommuners strategiska arbete med att mitigera klimatförändringar / Environmental and climate justice: on municipalities' “green agendas”? : Swedish municipalities' strategic work with climate change mitigation

Johansson, Sara, Lövgren, Klara January 2023 (has links)
Klimatförändringarna är en av vår tids största utmaningar och stater har samlat sig för att begränsa de bakomliggande orsakerna och dess konsekvenser. Genom avtal, agendor och deklarationer planerar stater för gröna ekonomier fria från utsläpp av växthusgaser, med målsättning att förhindra ytterligare störningar i klimatsystemet. Omställningsarbetet för att minska utsläppen av växthusgaser har sipprat ner på kommunal nivå, eftersom deras lokala expertis och förmåga att verka på gräsrotsnivå är avgörande. Forskarsamväldet har synliggjort vikten av att basera omställningen på rättviseaspekter, men definitioner av en rättvis omställning är tvetydiga inom området. Den här studien syftar till att undersöka om och hur miljö- och klimaträttvisa framställs i svenska kommuners strategier för att motverka klimatförändringar. För att uppfylla studiens syfte har tillgänglig strategisk dokumentation av fyra svenska miljö- och hållbarhets-topprankade kommuner analyserats. Med vägledning av JUST-ramverket, som representerar principerna för miljö- och klimaträttvisa, visar resultatet att även om rättviseprinciper inte är huvudsyftet med deras strategier, är aspekter av rättvisa relativt närvarande. Resultatet visar dessutom att kommunernas olikheter och förutsättningar påverkar deras strategiska arbete med klimatförändringar och likaså förekomsten av miljö- och klimaträttvisa. / Climate change is one of the main challenges of the 21st century, and states are coming together intending to mitigate its causes and consequences. Through agreements, agendas and declarations, states aim towards green economies to prevent further disruptions within the climate system. Furthermore, the transition work to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has trickled down to a municipal level, as their local expertise and ability to operate at a grassroots level is vital to the transitional work. Scholars have highlighted the importance of making the transition based on aspects of justice, even though the definition of a just transition is unclear within the field. Therefore, this study aims to investigate how and if environmental and climate justice are occurring in Swedish municipalities' strategies towards climate change mitigation. To do so, available strategic documentation of four top-rated sustainability and climate-aware municipalities in Sweden has been analyzed and interpreted. Through the lens of JUST-framework, representing principles of environmental and climate justice, the results reveal that while justice is not a central point in these strategies, elements of justice are relatively present. The findings indicate that the municipalities' differences and circumstances affect their strategic work with climate change mitigation and whether justice is occurring.
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Rättvis omställning : En narrativ studie om Norrlands industriomvandling / Just Transition : A narrative study focusing on the Industrial Transformation in Norrland

Renntun, Maja, Nord, Emma January 2022 (has links)
För att stödja regioner och industrier att minska växthusgasutsläppen och nå Europeiska unionens mål om klimatneutralitet till år 2050 har EU tagit fram färdplanen “Den gröna given” och fonden för en rättvis omställning (FRO). FRO syftar till att minska negativa socioekonomiska konsekvenser som följer av omställningen mot mindre kolintensiva processer i sårbara regioner och industrier. Två av fyra utpekade svenska regioner är Västerbotten och Norrbotten samt deras metall- respektive stålindustri. Studiens syfte är att med en narrativ analys av Västerbottens och Norrbottens territoriella omställningsplaner och semistrukturerade intervjuer undersöka hur tre policynivåer (nationell, regional och kommunal) uttrycker tolkningar av rättvis omställning. Med hjälp av en abduktiv ansats har tidigare studier fungerat som ett stöd för att identifiera rättviseanspråk (processuell, fördelning, erkännande och återställande) samt berättelser i studiens empiriska material. Studiens narrativa analys har belyst vilka aktörer det är som förväntas genomföra arbetet av omställningen och vilket utfall av vinster och förluster som kan följa. Dessutom tyder studiens berättelser att ett gemensamt arbete är viktigt för en rättvis omställning. Likaså framkommer det att den nationella politiska berättelsen präglar hur den regionala och kommunala berättelsen formas, samt vilka rättviseanspråk som dominerar. Studiens slutsatser är bland annat att återställande-rättvisa dominerar i den nationella berättelsen och att ett fokus finns på tekniska lösningar. Den regionala berättelsen använder främst processuell-rättvisa och betonar vikten av politiskt ansvarstagande. Den kommunala berättelsen använder också processuell-rättvisa men även fördelnings-rättvisa genom att uttrycka att medborgare också bör inkluderas i en rättvis omställning. / To support regions and industries in decreasing their greenhouse gas emissions and reaching the European union's goal regarding climate neutrality by 2050, the EU has presented a set of proposals named “The Green Deal” as well as the Just Transition Fund (JTF). JTF aims to limit the negative socioeconomic consequences that a transition towards less carbon intensive processes in vulnerable regions and industries could result in. Two of the four designated Swedish regions are Västerbotten and Norrbotten and their metal- and iron-industry. The study aims to, with a narrative analysis of Västerbotten’s, and Norrbotten’s Territorial Plans and semi-structured interviews, investigate how three policy levels (national, regional and local) express interpretations of Just Transition. With an abductive approach, previous studies have worked as a support in identifying justice claims (procedural, distributional, recognition, restorative) and stories within the empirical material. The study's narrative analysis has elucidated which parties that are expected to contribute to the transition and what wins and losses that the transition could result in. Furthermore, the studies stories highlight that working together is important in reaching a Just Transition. It also becomes clear that the national political story influences the regional and local policy stories, as well as which justice claims that are dominating. The study’s conclusions are, for example, that the spatial and temporal aspects of the story deepen the understanding of justice, and that recognitional justice is the least used justice claim in the study's policy stories.
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Environmental Inequalities in the Anthropocene

Schuster, Antonia 17 June 2024 (has links)
Die Dissertation beleuchtet die dringende Notwendigkeit, Maßnahmen zu ergreifen, um den Druck auf die Ressourcen der Erde zu mindern und nachhaltige Bedingungen für gegenwärtige und künftige Generationen zu schaffen. Zwei zentrale Strategien werden diskutiert: Die Dekarbonisierung von Energiesystemen und die Reduktion der Emissionen von Haushalten. Diese Strategien sind eng mit Fragen von Gerechtigkeit verbunden, sowohl im Zusammenhang mit einer gerechten Energiewende als auch in der Emissionsminderung von Haushalten. Die Dissertation besteht aus vier Artikeln, die diese Themen vertiefen. Die erste untersucht den Kohleausstieg in europäischen Regionen und die Wahrnehmung der Energiewende durch die davon betroffenen Menschen. Die nächsten beiden untersuchen die Emissionsreduktion auf Haushaltsebene, wobei die sozialen Realitäten der Emittenten analysiert werden, um Reduktionspotenziale zu identifizieren. Die vierte Publikation bietet einen historischen Überblick über Energiekonsummuster und zeigt vergangene und bestehenden Ungleichheiten auf. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass die Klimakrise nur unter Berücksichtigung von Ungleichheiten und Ungerechtigkeiten verstanden und angegangen werden kann. Lösungen müssen darauf abzielen, weitere Ungerechtigkeiten zu vermeiden. Die Ergebnisse der Dissertation bieten unter anderem wertvolle Erkenntnisse für Entscheidungsträger auf verschiedenen Ebenen, um eine gerechte Transformation zu klimaneutralen Gesellschaften voranzutreiben. Es wird jedoch betont, dass weitere Forschung in diesen Bereichen, einschließlich anderer fossiler Energieträger und betroffener Regionen, sowie unterschiedlicher Lebensstile, entscheidend ist, um effektive Instrumente zur Unterstützung nachhaltiger Praktiken zu entwickeln. / The dissertation underscores the urgent need to address the strain human activities place on the Earth system, emphasizing the necessity for sustainable solutions to ensure the well-being of current and future generations. Mitigating the impacts of the climate crisis requires significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, prompting a closer examination of their sources and contributors. Two primary strategies are proposed: decarbonizing energy systems and reducing household emissions. However, discussions surrounding these strategies often intersect with considerations of justice, highlighting the complex social dimensions of addressing climate change. The dissertation comprises four papers that delve into these issues. The first explores the transition away from coal in European regions, assessing perceptions of justice among affected actors. The subsequent publications focus on emissions reduction at the household level, analyzing social realities and identifying potential avenues for mitigation. The final publication provides a historical perspective on energy consumption patterns, emphasizing past and contemporary societal inequalities. Findings indicate disparities in emissions across households and individuals, necessitating urgent action to reduce per capita emissions. Moreover, sociological frameworks are employed to better understand the ecological dimensions of emissions, revealing complex relationships between social classes and environmental impact. While efforts to combat the climate crisis must prioritize justice and equity, the dissertation also underscores the need for further research. This includes examining alternative energy sources, regions disproportionately affected by climate change, as well as diverse lifestyles. Such research will be essential for developing effective strategies to support sustainable practices and address the complex social dynamics of climate action.
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Odborové svazy: opora fosilní ekonomiky, nebo subjekt sociálně-ekologické transformace? / Trade unions: support for a fossil economy, or a subject of social-ecological transformation?

Patočka, Josef January 2020 (has links)
Both the theoretical outlines of a solution to the climate and ecological crisis, as well as concrete efforts at environmental reform and energy transformation, often run into the ambivalent role of organised labour, particularly trade unions, in todays growth-oriented, fossil-fuel based economy. On the one hand, trade unions often already formally endorse the ideal of sustainability, on the other hand, in concrete environmental conflicts, they often the side with "jobs" against climate and environmental protections, and thus serve as a support of the growth-oriented fossil economy. The concept of a just transition, embodying the attempts at creating a framework in which the interests of workers and climate protection can be reconciled, thus also becomes ambivalent, serving often as a basis for arguments against more ambitious decarbonization. The aim of this thesis, drawing on the theoretical framework of critical political ecology, is to explore the possibilities of solving this dilemma in the case of Czech trade unions. On the basis of interviews with their various representatives, it will try to answer the questions: 1) what political strategy is shaping the policies of Czech trade unions in the sphere of climate and energy policy, 2) how do these trade unions see their role in the proces of a...

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