Informed consent is not just a box for us to tick, but an ongoing conversation. Emmanuel Achellam’s fieldwork in Uganda shows that respecting participants’ rights and building trust are vital—reminding us that good research begins with genuine respect.
Beyond Dollars: Reflections on Researching Loss and Damage in Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon
In Ecuador’s Andes and Amazon, loss and damage cannot be understood through economics alone. This reflection explores how climate change is reshaping biodiversity, agriculture, and cultural identity, and what listening to local and Indigenous communities reveals about the deeper, often uncountable, realities of climate loss.
Listening After Storm Daniel: Community-Centred Research on Biodiversity Loss and Resilience in Derna, Libya
This post reflects on a community-centred research journey into biodiversity and ecosystem loss in Derna, Libya, after Storm Daniel. It highlights the importance of listening to local voices, working through trusted local partnerships, and understanding how loss, resilience, and lived experience are shaped by both environmental change and everyday reality.
Bridging the Monastery and Bureaucracy: Climate Knowledge, Cultural Loss, and Adaptation in Mustang, Nepal
In Mustang, Nepal, monasteries are more than heritage sites: they anchor community life, preserve environmental memory, and shape responses to climate change. This post explores how monks interpret loss, navigate uncertainty, and reveal why adaptation planning must include cultural knowledge.