Roundtable 1: Change and legal activism in times of urgency (What are the audiovisual methodologies needed to better understand and respond to the need for change in our violent and urgent times?).
Roundtable 2: Plural ontologies and epistemologies in the face of hegemonic extractivism (What is unique about the audiovisual to capture the current clash between the hegemonic extractive functioning of capital and the plurality of existing onto-epistemologies about Nature on the planet?)
This event will delve into critical topics such as land use change, pollution, and the struggles of Indigenous and local communities for environmental justice. These ecological conflicts can also trigger other forms of violence that extend beyond purely environmental discussions, impacting the human rights of affected communities. The role of law in addressing these conflicts is crucial, as is the need for diverse perspectives on human-nature relationships, particularly the incorporation of Indigenous knowledge to overcome these crises.
Three documentaries will present case studies from Colombia, Bolivia, and Nepal. Following the presentations, a dialogue among scholars will underscore the potential and necessity for increased interdisciplinary collaboration to address the complex issues of global environmental crises and the unequal distribution of their burdens among populations. This dialogue will also emphasize the need for pluralistic views on the relationship between humans and nature.
Registration: https://www.brussels-school.be/output/events/water-land-law-and-governance-interdisciplinary-dialogue