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Illustration by Joana Cruz Holo WOW: How Holographic Art is Shaping the Future of Inclusive Art Silvia Raposo Abstract The use of holographic technology in art and its relationship with social inclusion and the democratization of access to art have been increasingly prominent topics in the contemporary art scene. Through an innovative and accessible approach, […]

Illustration by Juliana Penkova The Role of the Anthropologist in Ecological Activism: The Importance of a Multiscalar and Multisituated Approach and Collaborative Ethnographic Production Fátima Santos Abstract It is necessary to reflect on the role of the anthropologist in denouncing realities that are often subalternised, with the role of changing them through initiatives and solutions

Illustration by Juliana Penkova Life after Death. The role of Human Remains in a somewhat sustainable (After)life. Ana Lema Seabra Abstract Funerary practices have been around since the dawn of humanity serving two main purposes: the need for body disposal and to help the grieving community process the loss. We will focus on mainland Portugal

Illustration by Juliana Penkova A New Territorial Social Policy as a Bioregional Conviviality formula = Compact Cities + Intermodal Cities + New Public Places. Paulo Castro Seixas (ISCSP, University of Lisbon; CIAS, University of Coimbra) Nadine Lobner (ISCSP, CAPP, University of Lisbon) Abstract This position paper claims that local governments, within a regional inter-related scope,

Illustration by Oana Adina Vaida Perceptions of Waste and Garbage – Straddling the Line Between Common Sense and Negligence Beatrice Manole Abstract Our relationship with waste can take very subjective forms, but is also influenced by numerous external factors. This article explores the relationship between human action and waste management, emphasizing the significance of habits,

Illustration by Axelle Van Wynsberghe Seawall and the Silent Tide Ashry Sallatu Abstract In this paper, I would like to share the story of the development of seawall infrastructure in Wakatobi, Indonesia, a top tourism destination and national park. The story of the seawall caught my attention because when I first arrived in Wakatobi for

Illustration by Iris Relinde What we can learn from Ubuntu, Buen Vivir and Happiness on harmony with Nature Dr. Dorine van Norren Abstract Asked about what they value in life, (South)Africans often explain the concept of Ubuntu. With this they mean brother/sisterhood, sharing and compassion; being a person through other persons. They also said that

Illustration by Margherita Miani Greening Casablanca: is urban sustainability just another word for gentrification? Cristiana Strava Abstract In the face of challenges posed by climate change, sustainability promises to safeguard our collective future. But not all sustainability projects have a positive impact, and not everyone understands sustainability to mean the same thing. This is a

Illustration by Iris Relinde Reframing Sustainability – A Cultural Approach to Transformative Change Walter Faaij, Green Culture Lab Abstract Explore the fusion of corporate anthropology, the business world and sustainable transformation. We’ve created and economy and society based on negative reciprocity, a culture of extraction. That means our challenge is not about more technology or

Illustration by Studio Sonsuz Who owns the wind? Pathways to reconnect communities with wind energy in the Netherlands. Diny van Est, Anne Marieke Schwencke, Noud Sleumer Abstract In their exploration of wind energy in the Netherlands, Diny van Est, Anne Marieke Schwenke, and Noud Sleumer discuss the societal attitudes and challenges. Traditional windmills held local