Ideas for research and upcoming presentations
Back from the break and I am already inundated with readings and writings! One stands out in particular -- Blaikie and Muldavin's recent paper on India-China discourses in relation to THED. I'll comment on this in the next posting.
After meeting with my advisor in December, we both came to the conclusion that a comparative approach to my research would be useful in framing the issues I will be tackling in a wider theoretical and regional context. As Nepal has become much too dangerous to travel for university-sanctioned research, Uttaranchal, Himachal, and Sikkim have emerged as reasonable options. Already, work is underway at York on the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal, so I am eager to hear about this project, which will be presented in early February at an Indigenous Struggles conference. Incidentally, I will also be presenting on the Nanda Devi Campaign earlier that week. Here's the details:
Monday, February 7 -
From Chipko to Jhapto Cheeno: Women and the New Movements for Environmental Justice in the Indian Himalayas
Speaker: Rajiv Rawat (Geography)
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: 305 Founders, York University
Sponsor: Centre for Feminist Research and UCGS
As for Sikkim, I came across this article about the growing capacity for ecotourism in the area. It looks like partnerships are being forged all over the place between activist NGOs in North America and Indian communities.
After meeting with my advisor in December, we both came to the conclusion that a comparative approach to my research would be useful in framing the issues I will be tackling in a wider theoretical and regional context. As Nepal has become much too dangerous to travel for university-sanctioned research, Uttaranchal, Himachal, and Sikkim have emerged as reasonable options. Already, work is underway at York on the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal, so I am eager to hear about this project, which will be presented in early February at an Indigenous Struggles conference. Incidentally, I will also be presenting on the Nanda Devi Campaign earlier that week. Here's the details:
Monday, February 7 -
From Chipko to Jhapto Cheeno: Women and the New Movements for Environmental Justice in the Indian Himalayas
Speaker: Rajiv Rawat (Geography)
Time: 2:30 – 4:30 pm
Location: 305 Founders, York University
Sponsor: Centre for Feminist Research and UCGS
As for Sikkim, I came across this article about the growing capacity for ecotourism in the area. It looks like partnerships are being forged all over the place between activist NGOs in North America and Indian communities.
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