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The history of religion shows that religion has never been a final product. Rather religion has always been influenced by and adapted to its historical and local context. Today’s society is no exception. Globalization has meant that information, ideas and communication can take place without having to take geographical considerations. This has also effected the emergence of new religions. Synteism
Since 2016, seven countries have withdrawn its recognition of Taiwan which have left the contested state with only fifteen diplomatic allies. Consequently, this affects the democracy of 23 million people, and minimizes Taiwan’s ability and cooperation in the global world. The problem derives from when Tsai Ing-wen, the current president of Taiwan and the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Par
On a global scale, the modern food supply systems enabled a consistent supply of goods thanks to the technological advances. However, the continued urban growth led to an increase in demand in terms of food supply, and the displacement of food cultivation away from the cities to rural land. The consequent production and supply systems largely contribute to several challenges like carbon imbalances
Everybody is a nation brand ambassador/citizen diplomat of his/her country of citizenship or residence or both. This phenomenon is receiving more presence in modern public diplomacy. Sweden is an epitomized example in this regard as a single state in the world that allowed its citizens to run the official Twitter account of the state. This thesis explores Sweden as a case study to illuminate the c
As the demand for meat grows, meat analogs have been positioned as a way for consumers to switch their dietary protein sources to help reduce their global climate impact. Today, several meat analogs on the market can compete with traditional meat products in total impression, despite being made of various plant proteins. However, challenges to mimic mouthfeel and texture surrounding meat analogs c
Title: Constructing Vegan and Sustainable Consumption Date of the Seminar: 2021-06-04 Course: BUSN39 Degree Project in Global Marketing Authors: Ninette Hansson and Vanille Cousyn Johansson Supervisor: Sofia Ulver and Hossain Shahriar Key Words: Vegan Consumption, Sustainable Consumption, Ideologies, Myths, Consumer Responsibilization, Cultural Branding Thesis Purpose: The purpose of this thesis
The financial crisis of 2007 and the subsequent global recession have caused stakeholders, governments and the public to criticise the amorality of the financial sector. For banks, being in the center of critique, corporate social responsibility (CSR) is argued as a promising concept to regain legitimacy. Despite broad engagements highlighting responsibility, distrust towards banks still remains h
This study aims to investigate and explain the portrayal of refugees in Swedish media, and to use the media as a way of understanding society at large. The analysis is based on newspaper articles written during times when nationalist parties have been in parliament in Sweden, the periods being 1990 to 1995 and 2010 to 2015. By looking at how the media portrays and reports on refugees through the t
In the last 20 years more than 7,300 disaster events were recorded across the world. Global trends indicated that in 2019 over 79 million people were displaced worldwide, 45 million were internally displaced and there were 26 million refugees. The nature of disasters is increasingly complex, uncertain and long lasting and refugees represent a growing community often disproportionately affected by
The global energy transition is not merely a technological shift toward renewable energy but also a transformation of power structures, agency, and governance. As nations and cities implement sustainable energy solutions, both traditional energy actors and new entrants are reshaping participation in the energy sector. Within this evolving context, the smart grid emerges as an arena where these dyn
Anthropogenic impact on terrestrial ecosystems continues to grow as we further enhance atmospheric Carbon Dioxide (CO₂) concentrations. The changing climatic conditions and direct influence of CO₂ on vegetation has a big impact on ecosystem functions. Such impacts include CO₂ fertilisation, found to be an important driver of the global greening trend. By increasing leaf photosynthesis and enhan
This thesis integrates Actor-Network Theory (ANT) and Tim Ingold's concepts of "dwelling" and "making" based on my cultural analysis conducted at the Museum of Memory on Hands in Guiyang, China, during both the summer and winter, for one month each season. The study primarily explores the museum’s vision of "All things in symbiosis, life can perpetuate" is manifes
In an effort to promote sustainable development work in Region Skåne, the regional government seeks to integrate Agenda 2030 into their Regional Development Strategy (RUS). This paper compares the two policies, using qualitative content analysis to problematize the prospects of policy integration. Applying theories from policy integration, policy transfer and policy diffusion, the analysis covers
As globalization increases and our societies progressively rely on information technology, the methods of modern warfare are facing a paradigm shift. Russia plays a significant role in this development using subversive methods to achieve political goals around the world. This topic has, in recent years been subject of discussion in Sweden where non-military actions against our country and neighbor
As climate change continues to escalate, the need for drastic changes is urgent. The world has agreed on a limit to global warming, and all countries are aware of the problem. The theory behind the Environmental Kuznets Curve is based on an inverted relationship between emissions and environmental impact and GDP growth. It could easily be interpreted as an easy way out of, which means that if a co
The ubiquity of the concept of corporate social responsibility (CSR) allows for it to be carried across all spectrums of society and moulded to fit a variety of different norms and understandings. Despite the lack of a universal definition, the modern-day understanding of CSR is heavily based upon corporation’s environmental and sustainable development practices. However, it is continuously critic
Abstract Digital sourcing platforms were invented in the last decade of the 20th century and brought tools such as electronic reverse auctions (eRA) into the hands of purchasing professionals. The Trelleborg Group initiated a project to implement such a digital sourcing platform last year but the research in the field is outdated. Focus was directed to the choice of sourcing approach, i.e. either
In this thesis, a study is made into relative positioning and control systems for flying wing Micro Aerial Vehicles (MAVs) intended to be used by the Swedish Sea Rescue Society (SSRS) for the purpose of providing assistance during sea rescue missions. The particular scenario of interest is robust relative positioning to be used for autonomous landing of a MAV on a boat at the end of a rescue missi
Reducing emissions in the basic materials sector, which account for 25% of the global greenhouse gas emissions is a pressing climate mitigation task. Investments into decarbonising this sector are critical and therefore raising capital though climate finance is gaining attention. Green bonds are a new asset class that incorporate sustainability criteria into bonds. Despite the increasing use of gr
Title: The Increased Value in Appealing to Brand Community Members - A Comparison with Regular Customers Date of seminar: June 3rd, 2021 Course: BUSN39 - Degree Project in Global Marketing - Master Level Authors: Klara Dunehav & Okka Mennenga Supervisor: Veronika Tarnovskaya Keywords: Brand Communities, Brand Value, Fashion Brands, Qualitative Research Thesis Purpose: Identifying differences i
