Author: Zsófia Rába If my singing is a platform to help these issues being raised, then I will do it with love, with laughter and with fists.” – Tanya Tagaq; 2015 Tanya Tagaq is not… Read More »Tanya Tagaq – A Voice for Environmental Justice and Indigenous Resistance
Author: Francisca Seabra “When I wasn’t writing my own stories, I was being read to and, most importantly, told stories about family and Country” – Jeanine Leane Jeanine Leane was born in 1961 in Wagga… Read More »The Power of Indigenous Storytelling Through Jeanine Leane’s Poetry
Author: Isabel Lettner Abstract This study addresses the research question: How can an ecocentric perspective inform a comprehensive analysis of Ecocide as a War Crime within the Rome Statute? The research focuses on evaluating Article… Read More »Ecocide in Times of War
On August 8th, United Rising was honoured to participate in the Sensory Threshold Lab 2024, held at the stunning Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen. Yasmine, our Director, along with Vera, a dedicated member of United Rising, contributed… Read More »Sensory Threshold & UR: A Convergence of Art, Nature, and Reciprocity
We are happy to announce the kickstart of our storytelling initiative! Our initiative begins with a genuine invitation to co-create with Indigenous representatives. This is why we maintain an open-ended approach to our project objectives,… Read More »Kickstarting our Story Telling Initiative
In the battle against environmental degradation, climate change, and ecological injustice, environmental leaders face the challenge of mobilizing action, influencing policy, and fostering sustainable change. Lessons from social justice movements can provide invaluable insights.
Author: Sujin Jun
Despite global adoption, progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Indigenous Knowledge (IK) offers an alternative perspective rooted in centuries of direct experience and harmony with nature. This article delves into the disparities between the Global North’s approach to sustainability and that of Indigenous peoples, advocating for decolonization in reshaping mainstream discourse.
Author: Yasmine Rugarli A growing body of research has begun to shed light on the intertwined nexus between gender, environmental damage and armed conflicts. Environmental destruction and disputes over natural resources can be both proximate… Read More »Intersecting Realities: Exploring Gender, Environment, and Conflict Nexus in IHL
Written by Yasmine Rugarli The impact of man-made disasters on forests is now, more than ever undeniable. In 2022, the equivalent of 11 primary tropical forest football pitches was lost every minute. The EU is… Read More »Navigating Inequities: EU Deforestation-Free Regulation Impact – A Spotlight on Ivory Coast
Written by Lucila Abian, Daria Ioana Catrina “Ecocide” refers to the extensive destruction, damage, or loss of ecosystems caused by human activities. This concept gains increasing recognition as we confront more and more the impact… Read More »PFAS Challenge & Ecocide – A Concern for Environmental and Human Health