This recent Perspective paper in Environmental Science and Policy explains how Indigenous Peoples are framed within contemporary debates on biodiversity loss and climate change, and why it is important to keep studying this ever-changing frame. Drawing on Debord’s ‘spectacle’, we analyse repetitive representations of Indigenous Peoples as simplified portrayals and narratives that mask deeper socio-economic…Read more New Perspective out about the framing of Indigenous Peoples
New article out in Nature + Culture about limitarianism to interrogate sustainable tourism initiatives
We explore the concept of limitarianism as a critical lens for examining sustainable tourism, highlighting its potential pitfalls in addressing wealth inequality and environmental justice. The article can be found here: https://doi.org/10.3167/nc.2026.210102. Or simply go to Publications on this website; it's under 2026. Thank you, Gijsbert Hoogendoorn and Dennis Munyingwa for a very fruitful collaboration!…Read more New article out in Nature + Culture about limitarianism to interrogate sustainable tourism initiatives
A short and sweet spinoff article about Intimidation
Today, a short article about intimidation was published in Current Conservation, which is a spin-off from last year's article in Conservation Biology. It's a quick and easy read: https://www.currentconservation.org/intimidation-of-social-scientists-in-conservation/. Thanks Nowella Anyango-van Zwieten for leading this!
New article on understanding land dynamics: The Hai||om people in Namibia
The new article is now published in a special issue, which concerns 'Conservation and Land in Namibia' in the Namibian Journal of Environment. Katharina Wahedi and I explore the situation of the Hai||om at the Tsintsabis resettlement farm. We used ethnographic research and sensorial mapping. Our findings reveal that many outside forces challenge the Hai||om's…Read more New article on understanding land dynamics: The Hai||om people in Namibia
New article out! “A force field for funding”, about Dutch development dynamics
In our latest paper, Manon Peek and I explore the complex dynamics between philanthrocapitalism and localisation within Dutch INGOs, revealing how the pursuit of major donors can hinder the empowerment of local partners, but in some ways also strengthen it. We invite you to read our findings on the interplay of power and knowledge in…Read more New article out! “A force field for funding”, about Dutch development dynamics
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