Although conflict, climate change and natural hazards frequently coincide, consequently affecting human security, disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation as well as security risk mitigation are often treated separately in programme implementation. This, however, increases the risk in overlooking the opportunity to address root causes caused and exacerbated by climate change, natural

I takt med att skogsbränder blir vanligare och allvarligare till följd av klimatförändringarnas effekter, ökar behovet av effektiv riskhantering och förståelse för de bakomliggande faktorerna till uppkomst och spridning av skogsbränder. Denna rapport angriper riskhantering av skogsbränder ur två perspektiv – kvantitativt och kvalitativt. I huvudsak presenteras spatio-temporala modeller för intensiAs wildfires are becoming more frequent and severe due to the effects of climate change, there is a need for effective risk management and understanding of the drivers behind wildfire ignition and spread. This thesis tackles wildfire risk management from two angles- quantitatively and qualitatively. Primarily it presents spatio-temporal models of the wildfire ignition intensity and the size of bur

Svårare torrperioder leder till högre koldioxidutsläpp från jorden När det regnar på jord som varit utsatt för torka orsakar det total panik bland jordens mikroorganismer. En fotbollsplan kan då släppa ut lika mycket koldioxid på en vecka som en bil gör på tre månader. Effekten har varit känd sedan 60-talet, men tidigare forskning har inte testat vad som händer om det växer gräs i jorden under toBased on current climate data both drought intensity and frequency is expected to increase. Soil microbes react in a variety of ways to drought-imposed stresses, with only a fraction surviving until wetter conditions return. As drought ends and rain returns, these microbial communities respond with an associated pulse in soil CO2-emissions called the Birch effect. Understanding soil microbial resp

Dela plats med tången på stranden Usch vad det stinker! Men det kanske är värt det ändå? Alla känner vi till hur tång ansamlas på badstränderna, och under den varma sommarsolen börjar tången ruttna och lukten sprider sig genom byn. Men kan det vara värt att lida lite för den biologiska mångfalden? En enkät skickades ut till södra Sveriges kustkommuner för att ta reda på hur de arbetar med tång pThe threat against biodiversity on beaches is significant in combination with the erosion pressing on our coastlines. At the same time beaches provide paramount cultural and recreational value and are expected to be attractive and accessible for beach visitors. This study explores macroalgae and the conflict between using the beach as a habitat to promote biodiversity while also promoting recreati

In this master’s thesis I aim to produce knowledge concerning the perceived expertise and cognitive authority of generative AI models, specifically in regard to health, politics and the environment. This problem is important to investigate in order to better understand how people interact with synthetic information, both as a reliable source and as an example of mis- or disinformation. Furthermore

Idag är ett av de största hoten mot vår miljö den snabba förlusten av biologisk mångfald. Ungefär 86 % av de hotade arterna i världen påverkas negativt av jordbrukets markanvändning, det motsvarar mellan 24 000 och 28 000 arter. Det här gör jordbruket till en nyckelfaktor i kampen för att bevara planetens arter. Att bevara planetära arter är inte enbart viktigt från ett miljöperspektiv utan även fGlobal biodiversity is heavily damaged by human interventions. There are multiple drivers for human-caused biodiversity loss; however, land use linked to agricultural production is the leading one. In response to this major threat, the interest in and importance of assessing the potential biodiversity impacts, particularly those related to land use, have grown significantly. Especially within fram

As decarbonization pressures increase for energy-intensive processing industries, understanding demand side readiness is essential in order to scale up breakthrough technologies. This thesis investigates the willingness to pay (WTP) for green steel in the North American automotive industry, with a focus on steel produced by the H2-DRI-EAF route, where hydrogen is produced from renewable electricit

This master’s thesis maps and compares local literary networks within UNESCO’s Cities of Literature, with the aim of understanding how such networks are structured, what their functions are and how they are controlled and developed. Drawing on concepts from social network analysis and Bourdieu’s theories of social fields, capital and habitus, the study combines quantitative and qualitative methods

An often-forgotten group in the discussion of information access is inmates. This group often lack access to internet and other forms of technology. This is a task that libraries are equipped to handle, but collaboration between libraries and prisons is lacking. In order to deepen the knowledge about prison libraries, this paper thoroughly describes research on their services to open up for improv

This master’s thesis examines school librarians’ approaches to reading, focusing on the tension between utilitarian and pleasurable reading in light of the school library’s dual mission to support students’ knowledge acquisition and to foster reading enjoyment. The study uses a qualitative research method, based on semi structured interviews with eight school librarians. The theoretical framework

This thesis explores public librarians' views on and approaches to AI-generated fiction. The aim is to increase understanding of how the use of generative AI impacts the cultural sector from a library perspective. Generative AI is used to create text and image content, often through so-called large language models (LLMs), such as ChatGPT. The growing use of generative AI within the cultural se

This thesis explores the challenges associated with electronic legal deposit in Sweden, focusing on both its historical development and current legal framework. While the existing legislation for electronic legal deposit was introduced in 2012, it has not kept pace with technological advancements, resulting in significant gaps in the collection and preservation of digital publications. The study a

This thesis explores how interaction between humans and generative artificial intelligence can be understood as an entangled, co-constitutive practice of information production. Drawing on Karen Barad’s theory of agential realism and Luciano Floridi’s information ethics, the study examines not only how such interaction unfolds, but also what ethical implications it may carry. The empirical materia

Children and young people with non-normative functionality are, according to the Swedish Library Act, prioritised groups. Still, many libraries lack inclusive and accessible services and resources aimed at these groups. This thesis explores the Apple Shelf – a section in Swedish public libraries intended to create an inclusive environment and offer relevant resources that address the needs of thes

This thesis seeks to bring new understanding in the handling of comics and how the implicit views of librarians can affect this. It further attempts to discuss the pros and cons in different shelving solutions as well as act as a guide to librarians seeking to organize their comics section. The questions that was asked were: How do libraries choose to present their comics in the physical room? How

In 2024 Eslöv published an initiative to invest in the municipalities’ school libraries. Focusing on equality, the desired effect of the school library initiative was described as increased student results and reading. In light of the coming changes in The Education Act, we argue that the initiative is interesting to study. The purpose of this essay is to contribute with knowledge about what char

Changes to the Education Act in 2025 will mean that school libraries will have a specific objective of promoting students' reading and media and information literacy. Meanwhile, school library spaces can vary greatly in terms of accessibility and size. The aim of this thesis is therefore to provide knowledge about how the work of school librarians is affected by the possibilities and limitatio