Curated to showcase the several and significant sessions held during the Dimensions of Political Ecology (DOPE) 2024+ conference, the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery Acting as a reference center, this gallery features important debates, studies on political ecology, environmental justice, and sustainable development, together with artistic creations. It offers a chance to go over important conference events, investigate the work of eminent academics, and interact with newly developing political ecological discourses.
Why does the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery exist?
Scholars, activists, and field researchers in political ecology have found great significance in the DOPE conference. Using a dedicated sessions gallery, we hope to:
- Save important meetings covering urgent social and environmental concerns by means of capture and archiving.
- Encourage accessibility by giving people unable of personally or online attendance to access worthwhile materials.
- Promote cooperation among academics, activists, and community members addressing related concerns all around.
- Emphasize research and projects from underprivileged areas and disadvantaged groups.
Expect what in the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery?
The topical divisions of the gallery help viewers to easily access and investigate particular areas of interest. Key themes and sessions highlighted in the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery are shown below:
1. Ecological Imperialism and Landscape Transformation
This section delves into how colonial legacies and contemporary economic practices continue to reshape landscapes. Presentations cover topics such as:
- Environmental degradation in conflict zones
- Resource extraction and indigenous land rights
- Urbanization and its ecological impacts
Highlighted Session:
- Extractive Economies and the Environment: A Global Perspective – This session brings together researchers from South America, Africa, and Asia to discuss how mining, deforestation, and oil extraction perpetuate ecological imperialism.
2. Sovereignty and Food Justice
Food sovereignty is a central theme in political ecology, particularly in the context of land displacement and agricultural exploitation. This section includes:
- Discussions on agroecology as a form of resistance
- Case studies from Palestine, Brazil, and Kenya
- The intersection of food systems, climate change, and indigenous knowledge
Highlighted Session:
- Seeds of Resistance: Agroecology in the Face of Settler Colonialism – A deep dive into how Palestinian farmers are using agroecological practices to maintain food sovereignty amid occupation.
3. Militarized Ecologies and Carceral Landscapes
In areas affected by conflict, the environment often becomes a battleground. Sessions in this category examine:
- The militarization of natural resources
- Environmental consequences of war and occupation
- The use of environmental destruction as a tool of oppression
Highlighted Session:
- Carceral Ecologies: Mapping Environmental Injustice in Occupied Territories – This session analyzes how prisons, detention centers, and military bases exacerbate environmental degradation.
4. Digital Landscapes and Surveillance
In the era of big data, environmental monitoring has taken on new forms. This section explores:
- The role of technology in environmental surveillance
- Digital mapping and its impact on indigenous communities
- Data justice and environmental activism
Highlighted Session:
- Surveillance and Resistance: Environmental Activism in the Digital Age – A panel discussion on how activists are using digital tools to document environmental destruction and mobilize resistance.
5. Decolonial Political Ecology and Indigenous Ontologies
Decolonizing political ecology involves centering indigenous voices and knowledge systems. Sessions in this category focus on:
- Indigenous perspectives on land and water sovereignty
- Decolonial research methods and ethical considerations
- Community-led conservation initiatives
Highlighted Session:
- Land as Teacher: Indigenous Knowledge and Environmental Justice – Indigenous scholars and community leaders share insights on how ancestral knowledge can guide sustainable environmental practices.
Featured Exhibits and Visual Stories
In addition to recorded sessions and academic presentations, the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery also includes:
- Photo Essays and Visual Storytelling: Visual content highlighting the environmental impact of extraction, militarization, and climate change.
- Interactive Maps: Geospatial data mapping the impact of settler colonialism on land and water resources in Palestine and other regions.
- Art and Poetry: Creative expressions from marginalized voices, offering new perspectives on environmental resistance.
How to Access the DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery
The DOPE 2024+ Sessions Gallery is designed to be accessible to a wide audience, including students, researchers, and community members. Users can:
- Browse Sessions by Theme: Navigate through thematic sections to explore specific topics of interest.
- Watch Recorded Presentations: Access recorded sessions from keynote speakers, panel discussions, and research presentations.
- Download Resources: Access supplementary materials such as research papers, slide decks, and curated reading lists.
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