geopolitical ecology

geopolitical ecology

Author: youssef bouchi Language: English Episodes: 21
Hosted by Youssef Bouchi, geopolitical ecology is a podcast that digs into the complex and often unseen connections between political power, global systems, and the natural world. Each episode moves beyond simple environmental discussion to examine how borders, resources, and international relations are fundamentally shaped by-and in turn shape-our planet's ecology. We look at the stories behind the headlines, from water conflicts and energy corridors to the politics of conservation and extraction. The conversations aim to unravel how control over nature is exercised, contested, and reimagined across different landscapes and communities. This isn't just about science or policy in isolation; it's about their messy, fascinating intersection. Tune in for thoughtful analysis that frames the climate crisis, biodiversity loss, and resource scarcity as deeply geopolitical issues, revealing the intricate webs where environment and power meet. You'll find this podcast sits at the crossroads of critical social science and ecological thinking, offering a necessary lens for understanding the forces structuring our contemporary world.
Episodes
The Present Moment in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine w/ Karim Safieddine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:09
A lot has happened and changed in Lebanon, Syria, and Palestine since we last spoke with Karim Safieddine over a month ago in our episode titled “Anti-Establishment Positions in Lebanon and Beyond.” So, we decided to hav…
on fire [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 3:58
As wildfires rage across Los Angeles, Erika takes a moment to reflect on the personal and the political dimensions of this catastrophe. We urge listeners to think critically about the individuals and communities most imp…
Anti-Establishment Positions in Lebanon and Beyond w/ Karim Safieddine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:36:46
Karim Safieddine is a PhD student interested in understanding the ways in which social movements, for what they represent in terms of various aspects of intellectual and organizational leadership, challenge or reproduce…
a diasporic note [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:11
Tending to this podcast and putting out episodes, let alone tending to our daily responsibilities, has been incredibly challenging. Our hearts break every day as we witness not only the continuation, but also expansion,…
On Worldviews and Climate Justice w/ Osprey Orielle Lake [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:40
In this episode, we sit with Osprey Orielle Lake and dig into the topics she explores in her book The Story is in Our Bones: How Worldviews and Climate Justice Can Remake a World in Crisis as well as her work with the Wo…
A People's Green New Deal w/ Max Ajl [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:15
In this episode, we sit with Max Ajl, author of A People’s Green New Deal (2021), to discuss a range of issues pertaining to climate justice. We discuss the GND’s (lack of) engagement with anti/imperialism, class struggl…
City Planning for Just Transitions w/ Holly Caggiano [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:52
Holly Caggiano is an Assistant Professor in Climate Justice and Environmental Planning at the University of British Columbia’s School of Community and Regional Planning. Her research explores social dimensions of climate…