Schedule 9th International Degrowth Conference

In the past few years, we have witnessed a stark increase in civil society activism regarding the climate crisis, climate justice, degrowth and a social-ecological transformation. Especially forms of direct action have become more frequent and more visible, sparking solidarity as well as outrage. At the same time, traditional boundaries between science/research and activism have become increasingly blurred, leading to new forms of endorsement and connection between scientists and activists. This is not only met with approval, but also with a lot of questions and criticism.

In a non-academic session in the form of an open-exchange workshop, we would like to discuss how the spheres of research and civil action increasingly interact, whether boundaries are necessary and how to communicate one’s position. We would like to explore how a fruitful collaboration between research (institutes) and activist groups could look like and how to deal with the public perceptions regarding the “neutrality” and objectivity of science.

How is the alliance of scientists and activists altered by the climate crisis? Which possible research themes lie at the intersections? How do we deal with double roles, expectations and potential risks?

The session would build on previous workshops and lectures on this topic. It should give room to participants to discuss their own experiences in this matter, as well as identify key issues in the navigation between research and political advocacy. The goal is to strengthen the active collaboration and impactful exchange between science and social movements.

Info

Day: 2023-09-01
Start time: 12:00
Duration: 01:30
Room: ZV-8-8
Type: Non-academic Session
Theme: Resilience building through degrowth

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