@misc{Selleneit2021, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Selleneit, Tabea}, title = {Solidarit{\"a}t w{\"a}hrend der Corona-Pandemie - Praxistheoretische Analyse individueller Verhaltens{\"a}nderungen}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-3223}, school = {Hochschule f{\"u}r nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde}, pages = {150}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Die Corona-Krise hat zu weitreichenden individuellen und globalen Ver{\"a}nderungen gef{\"u}hrt. Dabei ist besonders im medialen Diskurs auf die Bedeutung von Solidarit{\"a}t im t{\"a}glichen Miteinander hingewiesen worden. Zur Untersuchung zwischenmenschlichen solidarischen Verhaltens als wichtige Triebfeder sozial nachhaltiger Gesellschaften wurden im Zuge dieser Arbeit die Logbucheintr{\"a}ge aus der b{\"u}rgerwissenschaftlichen Studie „Logbuch der Ver{\"a}nderungen" des Forschungszentrums [Nachhaltigkeit - Transformation - Transfer] ausgewertet. B{\"u}rger*innen aus dem deutschsprachigen Raum haben darin {\"u}ber drei Phasen hinweg von M{\"a}rz bis September 2020 Online-Tagebucheintr{\"a}ge zu beobachteten gesellschaftlichen Ver{\"a}nderungen in sechs Handlungsfeldern notiert. Die Eintr{\"a}ge des Handlungsfelds „F{\"u}rsorge und Betreuung" sowie der „Gesamtbewertung" wurden in einer qualitativen Inhaltsanalyse theoriegest{\"u}tzt mit der Praxistheorie ausgewertet. Die Ergebnisse der Forschungsarbeit zeigen, dass sich die routinierten Alltagspraktiken der Logbuchschreiber*innen durch die Nutzung neuer Materialit{\"a}t (z.B. Hilfsnetzwerke), Gewinn neuer Kompetenzen (z.B. mehr Achtsamkeit f{\"u}r Bed{\"u}rfnisse anderer) und ver{\"a}nderter Sinnzuschreibungen (z.B. Selbstverst{\"a}ndlichkeit von Solidarit{\"a}t) sich stark gewandelt haben. Solidarisches Verhalten st{\"o}ßt allerdings auch an {\"o}rtliche und zeitliche Grenzen und es werden sehr unterschiedliche Entwicklungstendenzen wahrgenommen, wobei man bei den Logbuchschreiber*innen auch eine Polarisierung zwischen egoistischem und solidarischem Verhalten beobachten kann. Die Aus{\"u}bung proaktiver solidarischer Praktiken wird mit positiven Emotionen verbunden und Solidarit{\"a}t als hoher gesellschaftlicher Wert angesehen. Allerdings hemmen die Verst{\"a}rkung sozialer Ungleichheiten und physische Distanzierung die Aus{\"u}bung solidarischer Praktiken. Die erworbene Ver{\"a}nderungskompetenz sowie Erfahrung der gemeinsamen Verwundbarkeit k{\"o}nnen potentiell die Resilienz gegen weitere Krisen steigern und so eine Nachhaltigkeitstransformation positiv unterst{\"u}tzen.}, language = {de} } @misc{Breczinski2023, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Breczinski, Chloe}, title = {Supporting Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction in American Catholic Churches: Carbon Footprint Calculation and Strategy Development with Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church}, address = {Minnetonka, MN, USA}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-4012}, school = {Hochschule f{\"u}r nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde}, pages = {72}, year = {2023}, abstract = {As greenhouse gas emissions continue to rise globally and the threats of climate change become a reality, it is critical that all sectors work towards climate change mitigation in order to reduce emissions to net zero as rapidly as possible. The Roman Catholic Church plays a uniquely important role in this regard due to both the strong moral imperative of the Church to care for the earth, as well as the significant potential impact of the Church on greenhouse gas emissions and local culture. Unfortunately, in the United States, very little work is being done to encourage and support parishes in addressing their contributions to climate change. Using action research and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard, this research develops a methodology for measuring the carbon footprint of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Minnetonka, Minnesota in the United States of America. A broad scope was developed to encompass not only all Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions but also all Scope 3 emissions that could reasonably be measured in the 6-month research time frame. A combination of local emissions factors, LCA results from the literature, and expenditure-based emissions factors for the United States were used to calculate a final result of 180.20 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions. The top three emissions sources were heating, building maintenance, and electricity usage. These results were used to set priorities and begin developing an action plan for carbon footprint reduction that will be presented to the IHM Finance Council. This unique and thorough examination of an American Catholic parish provides substantial insight into the opportunities and challenges facing parishes in the realm of climate change mitigation. Although there is much room for further research, the methodology and planning guidelines developed can be applied to other Catholic parishes in the region as a guiding document to help them make the first steps towards reducing their carbon footprint.}, subject = {Climate Change}, language = {en} } @misc{Myers2025, type = {Master Thesis}, author = {Myers, Parker}, title = {Exploring Transboundary Water Dependencies: Identifying the Berlin-Brandenburg Precipitationshed}, url = {http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:nbn:de:kobv:eb1-opus-10121}, school = {Hochschule f{\"u}r nachhaltige Entwicklung Eberswalde}, year = {2025}, abstract = {Developing a deeper understanding of the interconnected atmospheric systems distributing the Earth's water resources is critical for managing scarce water supplies and maintaining water security in a changing climate. This study identifies and analyzes Berlin-Brandenburg's precipitationshed, the primary evaporative moisture sources contributing to regional rainfall, using the WAM2layers moisture tracking model with ERA5 reanalysis data for the period 2000-2024. By analyzing both seasonal patterns and interannual variability, including anomalous years marked by droughts and excessive rainfall, the study explores shifts in the balance between oceanic and terrestrial sources of moisture. Findings reveal a seasonally dynamic but stable precipitationshed: the North Atlantic Ocean dominates in winter, while terrestrial contributions from Germany, France, Poland, and the United Kingdom intensify during warmer months. Hydroclimatic extremes disrupt seasonal norms by reshaping the spatial distribution and relative intensity of key moisture sources, at times amplifying marine influence or reinforcing terrestrial recycling, depending on the nature and timing of the event. This is the first study to explicitly map Berlin-Brandenburg's precipitationshed and assess the spatio-temporal consistency of its sources. The results highlight the need to embed atmospheric moisture transport considerations into transboundary water governance frameworks, recognizing that land-use decisions and ecosystem management in both local and distant source regions directly influence regional water availability. As climate variability intensifies, coordinated action across these spatially connected landscapes will be essential to safeguard long-term water security.}, language = {en} }