Another Kenya: Crossroads of a Decolonized Africa
At the end of the 19th century (1885), the great European powers were not getting along. Between the 1870s and the beginning of the 20th century, the “race to share Africa” saw Europeans invade and colonize almost the entire continent. Despite their distrust and differences, this “sharing” was carried out in a relatively orderly fashion, […]
Effective Altruism : The Act of Helping Better
I recently came across effective altruism and I have been very taken by the concept. Effective altruism is a project that aims to find the best ways to help others and implement them. It is basically about doing good as effectively as possible. Its motto states that charity begins where we can help the most […]
Hook, Line and Sinker : Life’s Short Story
In the recent past, I have been grappling with this thing called the meaning of life. I feel like I have been had. I had a pretty normal upbringing that did not prepare me for the world that is today. I guess the truth is the same for many people grappling with meaning, identity and […]
Anthropocene Bodies
The term “Anthropocene,” which literally means “the time of humans,” signifies that humans have significantly altered the chemical and geological makeup of Earth. Humans are now considered the main driver behind global geological change on our planet. This alteration encompasses both the physical and social dimensions of the body, as well as the ways in […]
Tools to Motivate and Spur Behavioural Change
Motivating and spurring behavioural change presents a formidable challenge, yet numerous tools and strategies exist to facilitate this transformation. Achieving a sustainable future will require that people do things differently. It is vital to acknowledge that altering behaviour is indeed attainable. The pivotal first step involves a comprehensive comprehension of the underlying causes driving the […]
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 […]
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 […]