Inequality and colonialism in the Anthropocene

Amsterdam Sustainability Institute

In autumn 2023, a lecture series about the Anthropocene is programmed at VU Amsterdam. Everybody is welcome, please sign up.

HG 14A00, VU Amsterdam

Anthropocene lecture series VU Amsterdam

In autumn 2023, following the instalment of the first Distinguished Fellow of the Anthropocene, Dr. Sjoerd J. Kluiving, a lecture series with expert speakers covering the Anthropocene is programmed at VU Amsterdam.

During the lecture series 'Anthropocene: overarching disciplines collaborating for sustainable change', speakers and participants will explore how overarching disciplines contribute to challenges of the planetary poly crisis that are part of what scientists are debating is the Anthropocene. Each lecture consists of two expert presentations which will be followed by discussion and is open to anyone at VU and beyond.

O﻿n 17 October, we will discuss the role of colonialism in the Anthropocene:Inequality is becoming the most important urgency of the 21st century and is rooted in colonial histories. Gross atrocities against humans that took place are gradually evaluated more and more. Victims of past wars and genocides still reflect on existing inequalities that also are exemplified by a growing number of climate refugees, especially when coming from post-colonial areas The lecture series as well as the fellowship of the Anthropocene are coordinated by the Amsterdam Sustainability Institute, all events are free and open to anyone interested.

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