The Politics of Flames: Rethinking Fires as Social Phenomena
In recent years, the mega wildfires that have struck our planet have shaken public opinion, sparking a global debate. For the first time, the discussion has not only focused on environmental disasters but also on the political responsibilities that fuel them. Yet, the academic world is still lagging behind in truly understanding how central politics […]
FLARE Working Group
As of October 5th, 2024, FIREPOL will be joining the FLARE Working Group on “Fires, Forests, and People: understanding the lived experience of fire types and governance in new eras of flammability”. Some of the themes that will be discussed are as follows: Please visit the following link to read more about the Working Group’s […]
New FIREPOL Publication
Forum Theatre for Reconciliation: a drama-based approach to conflict transformation applied to socio-environmental struggles in Bolivia
FLARE Conference
FIREPOL researchers will be attending and participating in the Forests & Livelihoods Assessment, Research, and Engagement (FLARE) conference from October 3-7, 2024 in Rome, Italy.
