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

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

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

It is with deep sadness that I honor my friend Steve /Ui Kunta from the Nyae Nyae Conservancy in Namibia. Steve passed away last week, and his loss is felt by all who knew him. I first met Steve in 2010, and over the years, he became much more than a colleague or assistant. He…Read more In Memory of Steve /Ui Kunta (February 2, 1974 – October 20, 2025)