We are delighted to announce that the grant for the workshop has been awarded to the "Natural Contract Lab with California Water: Flotation School on Hydrocolonialism and Water (Re)-distribution in Owens Valley and Hetch Hetchy".
- Supervison UGent
- Christel Stalpaert
- Co-organisers UGent
- Maria Lucia Cruz Correia (LUCA, School of Arts and UGent)
- Lionel Devlieger (UGent, ZAP)
- Pieter Uyttenhove (UGent, ZAP Em.)
- Stef Craps (UGent)
- Supervision UC Berkeley
- Greg Niemeyeer (UV Berkeley)
- Co-organisers UC Berkeley
- Juniper Harrower (UC Berkeley, MFA grad student and PhD in Environmental Studies at the University of Santa Cruz)
- David Sedlack (UC Berkeley)
- Andy Shanken (UC Berkeley)
- Greg Castillo (UC Berkeley)
- Marc Trello (UC Berkeley)
- Co-organisers/participants involved from other institutions
- Patrick Mbullo Owuor (Northwestem University)
- Peter Aers
- Susannah Sayler & Ed Morris (Syracuse University)
Collaborative Activities throughout 2023 and 2024 (and beyond):
In light of the current climate crisis and the imperative of transitioning to sustainable energy practices, we are taking a critical view of short-term (academic) exchanges that often entail long-distance air travel. We believe it is imperative to explore alternative forms of collaboration beyond traditional one-week workshops. The collaboration between UGent and UC Berkeley, therefore, entails a blend of online interactions for the majority of participants and long-term on-site stays for a select few. Sustainable collaboration is nurtured through long-term engagement in The Institute of Hydrocolonialism, with Prof. Greg Niemeyer serving as the founding director.
Congratulations to Christel and her team!
You can find more information about the call for 2024 here.