Carbon Offsetting (Why it Doesn’t Work)
Carbon offsetting is a way to compensate for your greenhouse gas emissions by supporting projects that reduce or remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. When you offset your emissions, you are essentially paying someone else to reduce their emissions on your behalf. There are many different types of climate protection projects, such as: planting trees, […]
Queer ecology / Eco-Queerness : Exploring the Intersection of Identity and Environment
Queer ecology, also known as eco-queerness, emerges at the intriguing intersection of two critical discourses: environmentalism and LGBTQ+ rights. This dynamic fusion explores the complex interplay between identities, social justice, and ecological sustainability. Eco-queerness offers a fresh perspective that challenges traditional notions of sexuality and the environment, inviting us to reflect on how human identity […]
Future Us: Thinking Ahead in a Reckless Age
In an era of rapid technological advancement, social and economic transformation, and shifting cultural paradigms, the concept of “Future Us” has gained unprecedented significance. The future has always intrigued humanity, but the stakes are higher than ever in today’s reckless age. As we navigate the complexities of an interconnected world, it becomes crucial to adopt […]
African Traditional Music Orchestra
African traditional music is a rich and diverse tradition that spans the continent. From the drums of West Africa to the stringed instruments of East Africa, there is a wide variety of instruments and musical styles to be found across the continent. In recent years, there has been a growing interest in creating orchestras that […]
Organising And Becoming One With The Anthropocene Through Film
Organising and becoming with the Anthropocene delves into the depths of human existence, evoking a profound sense of the interconnectedness between life and creation. The Anthropocene is beautifully captured through film technology by the essence of an epoch marked by human dominance and its consequential impact on the planet. Film has the ability to evoke […]
Foreigner : What it means to move to a new country
People dream of moving to a new country or have thought about it. Moving to a new country is a life-changing decision with numerous benefits and opportunities. The big move exposes you to different cultures, traditions, and ways of life. It broadens your perspective, enhances your understanding of diverse perspectives, and allows you to develop […]
Plastic Recycling and Closure
HOW TO RETHINK PLASTIC PACKAGING: CAN CLOSURE OR REDIRECTION PROVE TO BE A STRATEGY FOR THIS COMPLEXITY? From generation to generation, young people are less and less exposed to nature. We live more and more in urban spaces. It’ll be difficult to explain to future generations how it used to be: a diverse nature with […]
Ecological Redirection and its Importance in Creating a Sustainable Future
An ecology of dismantling, non-desirable and far from the green and luminous clichés. Companies will save us! This is a false notion that is being spread to have the “desirable future.” We need to return to what is known and deemed undesirable. Positioning and learning show our relationship to everything in the Anthropocene and the […]
Black
What does it mean to be Black in the context of the 21st century and living outside Africa? It is important to acknowledge that the experience of being Black is not monolithic, but rather, multifaceted and varied. Black people come from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and it is crucial to recognise and respect these […]