“Decolonising Environmental Legal Studies” Webinar
On February 26th, AURORA Alumni Network and Arctic Youth Network invited everyone to an exciting webinar about decolonising environmental legal studies!
About the Webinar:
„As environmental law students, we dive deep into topics surrounding environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Yet, we recognize significant gaps in our education which often overlook Indigenous and non-white perspectives on issues like ‚green colonialism’ and ‚environmental and climate justice’.“
Our aim with this event was to draw attention to this problem and explore together why these gaps exist and how we can address them.
Together with our speakers and participants, we critically examined how we, as future environmental advocates, can push for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in our curriculum, demand institutional changes, and learn how to apply ethical and inclusive research practices, such as decolonial methodologies.
When: 26th of February, 4PM EET Zone (1,5h)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Our Speakers
Varvara Korkina Williams
Kumandin Indigenous scholar from Altai, Project Manager and Arctic Innovation Fellow at the Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College, former Director of the Center for Indigenous Culture in Russia & Co-Chair of the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP) IV Research Priority Team 3
Yulia Yamineva
Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Finland, Co-Director of the master programme in Environmental Policy and Law (overseeing its climate law specialisation) & Director of the UEF-UNEP Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
About AURORA Alumni Network
AURORA is a student-led initiative aimed at fostering connections between alumni and current students of two study programs:
- Master’s Degree Program (MDP) in Environmental Policy and Law (EPL)
- The Joint Nordic Master’s Program in Environmental Law (NOMPEL)
This network spans across Finland, Sweden, and Norway, and creates a supportive community of students and professionals in the fields of environmental law and policy.
It provides a platform where alumni and current students can engage and network through various initiatives. This includes an monthly newsletter with topic specific articles and social updates to keep everyone informed & connected, as well as frequent events where exciting pseakers come share their expertise.
AURORA Alumni Network and Arctic Youth Network are inviting you to an exciting webinar about decolonising environmental legal studies on February 26th, 2025 at 4pm EET!
About the Webinar:
„As environmental law students, we dive deep into topics surrounding environmental protection, biodiversity conservation, and climate change mitigation and adaptation. Yet, we recognize significant gaps in our education which often overlook Indigenous and non-white perspectives on issues like ‚green colonialism’ and ‚environmental and climate justice’.“
Our aim with this event is to draw attention to this problem and explore together why these gaps exist and how we can address them.
Join us for an event that critically examines how we, as future environmental advocates, can push for the inclusion of diverse perspectives in our curriculum, demand institutional changes, and learn how to apply ethical and inclusive research practices, such as decolonial methodologies.
Let’s rethink our education, challenge colinial mindsets, and work towards becoming more inclusive and responsible researchers in the field of environmental law.
When: 26th of February, 4PM EET Zone (1,5h)
Where: Online (Zoom)
Our Speakers
Varvara Korkina Williams
Kumandin Indigenous scholar from Altai, Project Manager and Arctic Innovation Fellow at the Institute of Arctic Studies at Dartmouth College, former Director of the Center for Indigenous Culture in Russia & Co-Chair of the International Conference on Arctic Research Planning (ICARP) IV Research Priority Team 3
Yulia Yamineva
Associate Professor at the University of Eastern Finland, Co-Director of the master programme in Environmental Policy and Law (overseeing its climate law specialisation) & Director of the UEF-UNEP Course on Multilateral Environmental Agreements.
About AURORA Alumni Network
AURORA is a student-led initiative aimed at fostering connections between alumni and current students of two study programs:
- Master’s Degree Program (MDP) in Environmental Policy and Law (EPL)
- The Joint Nordic Master’s Program in Environmental Law (NOMPEL)
This network spans across Finland, Sweden, and Norway, and creates a supportive community of students and professionals in the fields of environmental law and policy.
It provides a platform where alumni and current students can engage and network through various initiatives. This includes an monthly newsletter with topic specific articles and social updates to keep everyone informed & connected, as well as frequent events where exciting pseakers come share their expertise.