Presentation
The political dimension of ecology has been a constant concern of anthropology. Today, more than ever, it encompasses a broad field of methodological, historical, theoretical and analytical problems, within a panorama of debates that transcend anthropology, but in which the discipline is firmly rooted. Scholarly interest also stems from the growing and widespread concern about the effects of multiple crises - from ecological and climate crises to social reproduction - that permeate political and economic agendas as well as public imaginaries. A strong political tension has thus emerged in the need to understand the causes, forms and articulations of the great socio-environmental transformation that has become common to refer to through the problematic ideas of the Anthropocene or Capitalocene. In this respect, the Working Group seeks to develop research and forms of public intervention with the aim of contributing critically to the definition of notions of well-being and more sustainable socio-ecological practices.
The PEGW aims:
· to give continuity to the activities carried out within CRIA, such as the Annual Political Ecology Meeting, while developing a fruitful context for planning new initiatives, such as seminars and public events, in synergy with research groups and laboratories;
· to encourage exchange and collaboration between researchers within and outside CRIA, stimulating and strengthening new research;
· to promote active collaborations with other institutions and groups of civil society.
Researchers and students, both inside and outside CRIA, can join the NEP. To join the NEP, send an email to nepcria@disroot.org. with your contact details, a short biographical note, research interests and (if you have any) main publications.
