The Barents Sea: Environment Cooperation in the Anthropocene Era
The Barents region illustrates the fate of this civilization erected from fossil resources. To some extent, it may even appear as a last stand.
Is Climate Change a Threat Multiplier? R2P and Environmental Disasters
R2P’s expanded notion of sovereignty as responsibility may be flexible enough to add to effective climate change response, but it cannot address the long term ecological crises we face.
‘Firepower’ and Environmental Security in the Anthropocene
A broader understanding of the interconnectedness of things in a dynamic biosphere where a combustion powered technosphere is rapidly expanding is essential.
Review – Four Futures: Life After Capitalism
Peter Frase’s book illuminates the potential effects of robotization and climate change on a post-capitalist future and the institutional structures that might emerge.
Introducing Green Theory in International Relations
Green theory allows a broader ecological perspective on our common human interests and emphasises choices made within ecological, rather than political, boundaries.
Online Resources – The Arctic Council
Here are valuable links, videos and information to assist students interested in the Arctic region and the Arctic Council.
How to Unleash Farm Mechanisation in Africa and How to Tame it
Agricultural mechanisation has emerged as a priority on the African development agenda. It is a powerful, but double-edged sword, which must be used carefully.
Ecological Security
By linking climate change and security, the challenge posed by climate change compels us to think in new ways about what security means and how it might be realised.
On the Verge of the Darkness: Dystopic Movies and Contemporary Global Challenges
Critiquing dystopic movies as representations of the here and now is a good method to raise interest about modern challenges and stimulate a debate over the solutions.
Interview – Nina Hall
Dr. Nina Hall talks about the links between climate change, refugee flows and violent conflict, the role of NGO’s, and she explains her work on digital activism.
