The Climate Crisis and Civil Disobedience
A Talk with Gianluca Grimalda
10.05.2024
Location: Rachel Carson Center, fourth floor, Conference Room, Leopoldstr. 11a, 80802 Munich, Germany
Gianluca Grimalda, a social scientist with expertise in climate change, lost his job at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy after refusing to fly home from a research trip in Papua New Guinea. In this talk, he is going to discuss his experience with civil disobedience, his trip back to Europe, and the role of academics in the climate crisis. The Guardian, among other newspapers, has published his story as an article, “Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying,” which can be read online before the talk.
Everyone is welcome to attend the talk.
Full reference: Grimalda, Gianluca. “Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying.” The Guardian, October 12, 2023. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/12/fly-climate-breakdown-germany-climate-change-papua-new-guinea.
Decolonial Practices Group
The Decolonial Practices Group are a group based primarily at the Rachel Carson Center, comprising of academics at various stages in their careers, including PhD and master's students. Their focus extends beyond the theoretical realms to actively engage in decolonization efforts through praxis-oriented approaches. They are united by their commitment against all forms of oppression and strive to be more than just a discussion forum; the group's goal is to actively organize, motivate, and engage in meaningful actions. They facilitate and participate in various initiatives that promote the process of decolonisation. The Decolonial Practices Group is a space where theory meets action, driving tangible change, and fostering a deeper understanding of decolonial practices.
Offical website: decolonialpractices.org
For further information, please contact Nakul Heroor at nakul.heroor@rcc.lmu.de.