Writing Planet Politics
After Homo Narrans
Colonial regimes of human speciation stood in stark contrast to eighteenth-century West African conceptualisations of human, non-human, and more-than-human existence in nature. By Vanja Hamzić.
Will human rights save the Anthropos from the Anthropocene?
Human rights, including the right to a healthy environment, are being increasingly relied on to assure environmental protections. Yet they come with risks, as Jasmijn Leeuwenkamp explains.
International Law and Posthuman Theory
International law remains a crucial architecture for world order but is failing the challenge of the Anthropocene. Emily Jones and Matilda Arvidsson argue that posthuman theory can be a crucial resource in these times.
Planetary tipping points: closer than ever
Earth system state shifts that could tip the planet into chaos are getting closer. James Dyke and David Armstrong McKay showcase a major new report.
Beyond COP28
As the COP28 climate meeting heads towards stalemate on fossil fuels, Simon Dalby argues new supply-side measures such as coal and fossil fuel treaties must be tried.
On interspecies diplomacy
If diplomacy is considered an alternative to war, what are the prospects for diplomacy to replace war in human relations with other animals? By Tore Fougner.
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