Essays about: "decolonial environmental justice"
Found 4 essays containing the words decolonial environmental justice.
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1. Decolonial Conflict Transformation: Towards Indigenous Environmental Justice : Understanding Environmental Justice Conflict Dynamics from the Perspective of Ecuadorian Indigenous Social Movements
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : This study examines the indigenous environmental justice conflict in settler-colonial Ecuador, aiming to contribute to a nuanced understanding of how environmental justice can be achieved regarding ways in which the conflict is expressed by indigenous peoples. The analysis departs from political articulations, worldviews, and deployed action repertoires to confront hegemonic power. READ MORE
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2. Analysing the lack of consideration for local people’s perspectives and opinions in mining permitting approvals in Sweden – the case of Gállok
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaperAbstract : This paper uses an environmental justice framework which is expanded through decolonial theory to analyse whether the mine permitting process used by the Swedish state does justice to local people’s opinions, perspectives and cultural histories. The specific case of Gállok is chosen as it is widely known in national and international circles and therefore has potential to make long-term impact. READ MORE
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3. Slow Violence and the Elusiveness of Space and Time
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : This thesis analyzes a case of transnational environmental justice between Chile and Sweden following toxic waste exports in the 1980’s. Thematic analysis is applied to explore concepts of time and space presented amongst the different actors. READ MORE
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4. The Powers of Poetry: Creative writing from the Niger Delta as a tool for environmental justice
University essay from Lunds universitet/HumanekologiAbstract : Inspired by centuries of activists who used creative writing as a tool to encourage reflections and inspire change, this thesis looks at the possibility of poetry to be used as an environmental justice tool. In particular the ability of poetry from Nigeria to engage Dutch people with problems around Shell’s exploitation of the Niger Delta and its people, is investigated. READ MORE
