A5005270286- Economic and Social Issues
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Advanced Authentication Protocols Security
- Cryptography and Data Security
- Innovation, Technology, and Society
- User Authentication and Security Systems
- Work-Family Balance Challenges
- European Socioeconomic and Political Studies
- Income, Poverty, and Inequality
- Social and Economic Development in India
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Gender, Labor, and Family Dynamics
- Cryptographic Implementations and Security
- Behavioral Health and Interventions
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Digital Economy and Work Transformation
- Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact
- Agricultural risk and resilience
- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Urban Transport and Accessibility
- Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy
- Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
- Global Energy and Sustainability Research
- Social Policies and Healthcare Reform
- International Development and Aid
University of Bern
2015-2023
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences
2017
University of St. Gallen
2017
ETH Zurich
2017
Winterthur Museum Garden and Library
2017
University of Basel
2017
Ruhr University Bochum
2014-2016
Museo de Historia Natural
1973
Abstract Five years after adoption of the 2030 Agenda, there is a general lack progress in reaching its Sustainable Development Goals—be it on national, regional, or global scales. Scientists attribute this above all to insufficient understanding and addressing interactions between goals targets. This study aims contribute methodological conceptualization Agenda’s implementation at national level. To end, taking case Switzerland, we tested enhanced existing approaches for assessing among...
Instant Messaging has gained popularity by users for both private and business communication as low-cost short message replacement on mobile devices. However, before releases about mass surveillance performed intelligence services such NSA GCHQ Facebook's acquisition of WhatsApp, most messaging apps did not protect confidentiality or integrity the messages. A app that claims to provide secure instant attracted a lot attention is TextSecure. Besides numerous direct installations, its protocol...
This study examines the validity of assumption that international large-scale land acquisition (LSLA) is motivated by desire to secure control over water resources, which commonly referred as 'water grabbing'. was repeatedly expressed in recent years, ascribing said motivation Gulf States particular. However, it must be considered hypothetical nature, few global studies conducted so far focused primarily on effects LSLA host countries or trade virtual water. In this study, we analyse 475...
Working time reductions (WTR) are a promising strategy to foster both environmental behaviour and individual well-being. It is unclear, however, whether these possible effects more likely due reduced income or discretionary time. Moreover, prior studies have only tested the of WTR cross-sectionally, well-being including wage compensations. We conducted longitudinal three-wave study with Swiss employees, one group who voluntarily their working hours following first questionnaire....
This study compares monetary and multidimensional poverty measures for the Lao People's Democratic Republic. Using household data of 2007/2008, we compare empirical outcomes country's current official measure with those a measure. We analyze which population subgroups are identified as poor by both thus belong to category poorest poor; look at only one either income-poor (identified measure) or that overlooked measure). Furthermore, examined drivers these differences using multinomial...
In the ongoing discussions on transition to low-carbon systems a reduction of working hours has gained increased interest. A shift lower incomes coupled with more discretionary time might promote low(er) individual carbon lifestyles without impairing well-being. Lower emissions have been linked shorter macroeconomic level and income, thus less carbon-intensive activities an level. However, little empirical research done effects self-determined intra-individual The aim this paper was explore...
Grassroots sustainability initiatives experiment with alternative ways of consumption and are promising agents for fostering pro-environmental behavior change. However, depend on high levels volunteering collective action. With the present research we aimed to better understand why people participate in whether doing so is an expression a broader set behaviors. We tested predictive importance various motivational factors derived from grassroots innovation research, theory planned behavior,...
In land systems, equitably managing trade-offs between planetary boundaries and human development needs represents a grand challenge in sustainability oriented initiatives. Informing such initiatives requires knowledge about the nexus use, poverty, environment. This paper presents results from Lao PDR, where we combined nationwide spatial data on use types environmental state of landscapes with village-level poverty indicators. Our analysis reveals two general but contrasting trends. First,...
The Asian story of miraculous growth and poverty reduction has reinforced mainstream views development that equate high sustained economic with progress in human wellbeing. But understanding only terms is not sufficient. This paper offers a different perspective on possible effects Laos’s transition from subsistence-oriented economy to market-oriented economy. We used multidimensional approach panel data for the years between 2003 2013. Findings suggest benefits were equally distributed: 50...