VARES calls for participants to the summer school on spatial activism!

VARES calls for participants to the summer school on spatial activism in August 2024!

→ Application deadline: July 15, 2024

→ Summer school period: August 16-23, 2024

→ VARES provides shared accommodation, meals and travel support for 10 selected participants.

The inaugural VARES Summer School will delve into the multifaceted topic of spatial activism. We will explore theoretical perspectives on the definition of spatial activism and the various forms it can take. Additionally, we will engage in practical discussions and share knowledge on what can be achieved through spatial activism, including how communities can be empowered to shape their own environments and how bureaucratic systems can either support or hinder such efforts in both urban and rural settings.

Moreover, we will look into activism on behalf of other species, addressing the challenges faced by non-human entities that cannot advocate for themselves within legal systems. This will involve exploring concepts of…