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A Southern Perspective Workshop: CLIMATE VIOLENCE, HISTORY AND RESISTANCE

January 13, 2012 by admin

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Workshop on Saturday, January 21, 2012

CLIMATE VIOLENCE, HISTORY AND RESISTANCE

Exploring a Bigger Picture

Presentation by Kooj Chuhan

  • What is the framework in which we are led to understand climate change by our major institutions, businesses, policy makers and writers?
  • How do ideas around race, displacement and perspectives from the global ‘South’ (including indigenous people’s movements) inform our understanding and action?

This workshop will provide an opportunity to explore the above questions as well as:

  • critique of Western ways of seeing climate change
  • diaspora interest in climate change
  • impact on migration from the South

Venue: Hulme Hall, Claremont Resource Centre, Rolls Crescent,  Hulme , Manchester , M15 5FS The Hall is just behind Junction Pub in Hulme, next to the nursery, on 86 Bus route. One stop before Asda Hulme from  town.

Time: 1 – 3.45pm

A light lunch will be provided from 12.15

For more information and to attend this event, please

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