Decolonizing Ecology: Rethinking Nature in a Broken World

About this episode

A conversation exploring the impact of colonial worldviews on modern ecology and the importance of decolonizing our relationship with nature.

A conversation between Madhusudan Katti and Amitangshu Acharya Join us for a thought-provoking virtual dialogue exploring how colonial worldviews have shaped modern ecology - and what it means to decolonize our relationship with nature in an era of social and environmental upheaval. Building on themes from the This View of Life series "Decolonizing Science" , ecologist Madhusudan Katti and writer-researcher Amitangshu Acharya delve into questions at the intersection of science, history, and justice. Together, they'll challenge dominant narratives and invite us to reimagine ecological knowledge that is rooted in compassion, context, and community.

People in this episode

Guest: Amitangshu Acharya

Topics covered

• decolonization
• ecology
• nature
• colonialism
• social justice

Keywords

• ecological knowledge
• compassion
• community
• social upheaval

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Decolonizing Ecology: Rethinking Nature in a Broken World, This View of Life, Decolonizing Science

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