Diagnosis: Why isn't the system working? - Introduction to Political ecology and critical examination of ecological issues. (Workshop)
This workshop is the first workshop in Political ecology and Degrowth for youth project.
It's main focus will be on understanding ecological issues through Political Ecology and feminist perspectives. The central question will be - "Why isn't the current system working?" We will look into how issues like climate change, inequality, and resource conflicts are connected to deeper structures of power, economy, and society.
What can you expect?
Critique of growth, rebound effects, and environmental justice
Feminist and intersectional perspectives
Cases of ecological conflict, including of AI data center building in Brazil
A vegan cake!
A role-play!
Indian Dal as an early dinner
The event is targeted to young people who are new to the concepts of Political ecology and Degrowth and those who would like to get to know them better.
Agenda (might be subjected to updates!)
12:45
Doors open
13:00 - 13:20
Welcome, introductions and check-in
13:20 - 14:30
Understanding the problem - why isn’t the system working?
Introduction to key concepts (growth, rebound effects, political ecology)
Case study of how the 'digital sovereignty' discourse in Brazil is used to build up AI data centers in Brazil threatening local populations and weakening their self-sufficiency
Group analysis
14:30 - 14:45
Break with a (vegan) cake!
14:45 - 15:30
Understanding the system with Linda Luciani
How does the system produce inequality?
How economic systems shape inequality and environmental outcomes
Feminist and intersectional perspectives
15:30 - 16:30
Roleplay time!
We will divide into different roles (community, corporation, authorities, activists, non-humans) and explore how does it feel to experience a an environmental conflict?
16:30 - 16:45
Closing reflections and feedback
16:45 - 17:15
Early dinner time - (vegan) Indian Dal
cirka cph, Lund University, Foreningen Robust and Grønne lys have received funding for the project "Political ecology and Degrowth for youth" from Nordic Culture Point and Tuborgfonden. The event is organized in collaboration with Kulturhuset Islands Brygge.