Student Work

Here you’ll find summaries and author reflections of environmental bachelor and master theses, as well as PhDs.

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The Power of Participative Preparation – Investigating the Effect on International Organizations’ Policy Ambition and Comprehensiveness in Biodiversity Governance
by Lara Breitmoser Provenance of the research: 1. Abstract/Summary: The international community has so far failed to halt the loss Read more
Heterogeneity and Interpretability of the Global Hotel Industry’s ESG Ratings by Private ESG Data Providers
by Seochan Jeon Provenance of the research: 1. Abstract/Summary: This dissertation scrutinises the escalating global climate risks and their repercussions Read more
Transforming Mobility as a Provisioning System: Transformative Climate Actions in the Case of Road Space Reallocation in Austin, Texas
by Kamrie Holms Provenance of the research: 1. Abstract/Summary: The Foundational Economy Collective advocates for a social-ecological transformation that encompasses Read more
An analysis of climate change message framing and its implications for levels of motivation for collective climate action in young...
The importance of critical raw materials in the energy transitions and the EU dependency: solutions to enhance energy security and Read more
Environmentally, My Dear Watson:  Exploring Effective Contemporary Grassroots Environmental Advocacy  In Contemporary Social, Spatial, Economic, and Political Relationships
The importance of critical raw materials in the energy transitions and the EU dependency: solutions to enhance energy security and Read more
Exploring the impact of arts engagement on climate anxiety and to mobilise climate action in young people
This project included an arts workshop, interviews with arts organisations and young people and a focus group with an Arts Read more
From dependence to resilience: tackling the critical raw materials challenge in the European Union's energy transition
The importance of critical raw materials in the energy transitions and the EU dependency: solutions to enhance energy security and Read more
A Critical Discourse Analysis of Statements on Climate Action and Cooperation at COP27
This dissertation looked at “what we talk about when we talk about climate change,” comparing the discourses used by fossil Read more
Whom do they protect? Security frames in military climate strategies
Despite heightened awareness of climate change, military administrations prioritize national security over human and ecological security, evident in their strategies Read more
Critical political ecology and multiple streams theory: An analysis of mental health dimensions within climate adaptation policies
Global health faces a paramount threat from climate change, prompting widespread adoption of adaptation policies. This study focuses on the Read more