Social sustainability and collaborative learning
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An attempt is made to conceptualize and describe important social conditions for Swedish farmers and to identify the potential of collaborative processes in improving the conditions. The findings emphasize the need for authorities and other organizations to support farmers and to facilitate collaborative learning and decision-making processes for socio-ecological sustainability.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 2005
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Issues of risk, trust and knowledge: the Hallandsas Tunnel case
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A discussion of community reaction to an infrastructure project in the Hallandsas ridge, Sweden is presented, focusing on risk perception and trust in authorities. Topics include toxic leakage, opinions about the project, the role of politicians, and local knowledge.
Publication Name: Ambio
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0044-7447
Year: 1999
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