Browsing MA Environment and Management Theses by Title
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Balancing intensification and open space in the Greater Golden Horseshoe area
(2016-07-13)As cities grow and intensify to accommodate the needs of growing populations, the availability of open space becomes increasingly important. Studies increasingly support the value of including nature and other open spaces ... -
Barriers and opportunities for improving energy efficiency in the social housing sector : case study of E4C's division of housing and mental health
(2012-12-18)Energy efficiency improvements in the social housing sector have the potential to produce a range of environmental and social benefits. These improvements can be produced through retrofits that deliver energy savings or ... -
Beyond the disposable plastic grocery bag : the opportunity of bagless retail as seen through the lenses of morality, economics, and the environment
(2010-11-30)This paper has attempted to accurately assess the impact of the disposable plastic grocery bag on the planet. Based on the research findings, it has been concluded that disposable plastic grocery bags are not a necessity, ... -
British Columbia's approach to drill cuttings disposal : is legislation fit for the purpose?
(2014-10-31)Planned acceleration in hydrocarbon development is a growing concern among British Columbians. My thesis explores BC's regulatory regime governing non-aqueous drill cuttings disposal. The thesis particularly evaluates ... -
Can forest harvesting and the practice of Aboriginal rights exist compatibly on the landscape?
(2014-12-18)Colonization and settlement have had a significant impact on the land base in British Columbia (BC). Forestry legislative changes, the mountain pine beetle epidemic and Aboriginal law developments over the past 30 years ... -
The Canadian environmental nonprofit sector : understanding organizational effectiveness assessment
(2013-09-11)Environmental NGOs work to address a deficit in environmental protection and improvement. In order to achieve positive environmental outcomes, it is critical that these groups are as effective as possible. Studying how ... -
Caring for place : factors influencing property management approaches among shoreline landowners on Kootenay Lake, BC
(2015-02-06)Residential development on freshwater lakeshores can negatively impact water quality and biodiversity. On Kootenay Lake in southeastern British Columbia, shoreline properties are increasingly being managed in ways that may ... -
The City of Colwood : how can this community, with no functional ALR or other agricultural land, move towards greater food security?
(2011-06-06)Food security continues to be an area of concern worldwide. In Canada, our ability to feed ourselves has diminished significantly and on Vancouver Island, British Columbia, we produce less than 5% of the food we consume. ... -
Clam garden governance in the Gulf Islands National Park Reserve
(2016-12-16)This project provides insights that inform the design of clam garden governance models including potential structures, processes and resources. The practice Western science calls “clam gardens” has played a significant ... -
Climate change mitigation and adaptation through suburban sustainable landscape : a case study of the city of Colwood
(2022-03-03)This case study explores sustainable landscape features and solutions to the impacts of climate change in the City of Colwood, a suburban area on Vancouver Island in Canada. It does so by addressing this research question: ... -
Come hell or high water : a comparative analysis of the 2013 High River flood response
(2018-04-18)Southern Alberta and the Town of High River were impacted by the most devastating floods in Alberta history in 2013 (MNP, 2015, p. 1). This research was designed to analyze how well prepared the Government of Alberta and ... -
Community climate change mitigation and adaptation : the role of Columbia Basin Trust
(2014-11-11)Local communities are on the front line of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Columbia Basin Trust, in the province of British Columbia, is a leading intermediary that is helping communities in the Canadian Columbia ... -
Community culture and rural water management
(2010-06-10)Access to potable water has been on the forefront of the international agenda for almost three decades. The international community has been working together in developing potable water management programs and improving ... -
Community resilience to seismic events : a case study of Haida Gwaii, Canada
(2019-04-18)Small, remote communities situated along the Pacific Northwest coast of British Columbia are vulnerable to seismic events including earthquakes, and near- and far-field tsunamis. These have the potential to affect community ... -
A conceptual model of tuberculosis transmission risk in free-ranging bison herds of northern Canada
(2012-04-04)Tuberculosis transmission in free-ranging bison of northern Canada is of significant concern to wildlife managers because of its effects on condition and mortality in bison herds and the potential for transmission to ... -
Conservation education in shark ecotourism
(2015-03-10)Sharks, as top predators, are vital a healthy marine ecosystem. Sharks regulate species abundance, distribution, and diversity, which in turn can impact the health of marine habitats. The biggest issue relating to the ... -
Consideration of climate change risks for ecotourism operators in business planning in Tofino, British Columbia
(2016-04-14)Risk management in the ecotourism tourism industry plays a major role in the success of a company. Managing risks is essential to a company's economic well being as well as their business model, and in the case of ecotourism, ... -
Considerations for developing a sustainable agriculture research and education centre at Agua Blanca, El Salvador
(2011-01-13)This SSHRC and Pacific Leaders funded thesis summarizes participatory action research conducted in El Salvador between January 2008 and April 2009. This research resulted in a $355,000 proposal to the Canadian International ... -
Convergence and collaboration : integrating cultural and natural resource management
(2011-05-03)Protected heritage area management is challenged by conflicting priorities perpetuated by the real and perceived dichotomy between cultural and natural resource management, their practitioners, their disciplines, and their ... -
Corporate strategy and corporate environmental responsibility in Canada : multiple descriptive case studies
(2011-04-21)In recent years we have witnessed growing interest in corporate environmental responsibility and the concept of sustainability amongst businesses globally. Regardless of the motivation, be it competitive advantage, social ...
