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EXALT Podcast

EXALT Initiative
Ecological Restoration
Climate Change
Extractivism
Deforestation
Colonialism
Mozambique
Tree Planting
Biodiversity
Radical Intra-Connectedness
Agroforestry
Madagascar
Amazon Rainforest
Socio-Ecological Transformations
Trees For Development
Sustainable Development
Clearcutting
Gold Mining
Agriculture
India
Brazil

Resource extraction impacts our daily lives and has helped push the climate to the brink, but there are people around the world living and fighting for alternative ways forward. Join hosts Christopher Chagnon and Sophia Hagolani-Albov and their guests on the last Friday of each month for a discussion of the impacts of extractivisms, alternative ways forward, and stories from people living the stru... more

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This month we are delighted to be joined by our colleague from Global Development Studies at the University of Helsinki, María Soledad Paz. Her research looks at the interplay of water and avocado plantations in central Chile. Currently, water is bei... more

This month we were delighted to be joined by a colleague from Social and Cultural Anthropology at University of Helsinki. Stefan Millar is a Social Anthropologist who specializes in the state, migration, colonialism, and infrastructures. Stefan is cu... more

This month we were honored to sit down with Professor Ortwin Renn to talk about the concept of polycrisis. Ortwin works with the World Academy Info Hub, Existential Threats and Risks to All InfoHub (EXTRA), as the Director of Systemic Risk Research. ... more

This month we are delighted to be in conversation with Thomas Reuter, a Professor at the Asia Institute of The University of Melbourne. His research focuses on transformative social change, food systems, and transitions to sustainability in Asia and ... more

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Recent Guests

Stefan Miller
Anthropologist from the University of Helsinki
University of Helsinki
Episode: Stefan Millar – Are refugee camps states of exception or encamped states?
Ortwin Renn
Social scientist, former director of the Research Institute for Sustainability, now directing Dialogik
Dialogik
Episode: Ortwin Renn - What hope do we have of tackling the polycrisis?
Thomas Reuter
Chair of EXTRA (Existential Threats and Risks to All)
World Academy of Arts and Science (Extra Network)
Episode: Thomas Reuter - Is extractivism at the heart of existential threats to the world?
Vivian Price
Labor and climate justice organizer and filmmaker
Episode: Vivian Price - How can film help give labor a greater voice for a just energy transition?
Aude Péronne
Community activist focused on ecological restoration and grassroots economics
Grassroots Economics Foundation
Episode: TreesForDev - Aude Péronne & Maria Ehrnström-Fuentes - How can reciprocal labor be used to support communities and commons?
Tom Royer
PhD candidate at the University of Lapland focusing on Arctic spaceports and multi-species justice.
University of Lapland
Episode: Tom Royer - How do the earth and space exist in a continuum of sustainability (or unsustainability)?
Sabaheta Ramcilović-Suominen
Upcoming research professor focused on socio-ecological transformations and critical social sciences.
Natural Resources Institute Finland
Episode: Sabaheta Ramcilović-Suominen - How can radical intraconnectedness help address the global polycrisis?
Georgia de Leeuw
A researcher focusing on human rights and extractivism
Lund University
Episode: Georgia de Leeuw - How can psychoanalysis explain the Seductiveness of Extractivism and Techno-solutionism?
Markus Kröger
Finnish researcher in Global Development Studies, expert on deforestation and resource extraction
University of Helsinki
Episode: Markus Kröger - What path dependencies determine if a forest is Clearcut? (Clearcut book discussion)

Hosts

Christopher Chagnon
Host of EXALT Podcast; appears across many episodes exploring extractivism, policy, and labor perspectives.
Sophia Hagolani-Albov
Co-host; brings interdisciplinary and global perspectives on extractivism, development, and social movements.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Very informative

    Even without a scientific background in Extractivism, the podcast is really interesting. A must-listen as it is a topic influencing so many areas of our lives and results from so many aspects of our modern lifestyle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    verena.g.l
    Austria6 years ago
  • Excellent podcast about an important topic

    Extractivism is something that has been below my radar despite my interest in global conservation and politics. I highly recommend this well-done podcast, which features interviews with experts who shed light on an important subject that is unfamiliar to many of us.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peg Gee
    United States6 years ago
  • Great look at the diverse varieties of extractivisms happening around the world

    Definitely the premiere podcast focusing on varieties of extractivism and alternative ways forward!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chagnasty
    Finland6 years ago
  • Deep and complex concepts explained in an approachable way

    This podcast covers the idea of extractivism and many related topics. Even though these topics are mostly outside of my scope, they discuss them in a very interesting and approachable fashion! I would have never expected to get hooked to a podcast like this, but I have!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zebenzui84
    Germany6 years ago
  • Interesting topic and good interviews!

    This pod is dealing with some weighty academic topics!! However, the hosts do a good job of interviewing and breaking it down!! They only publish once a month right now, but I am super excited to listen every time!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodListener83
    United States6 years ago

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Thoughtful, rigorous exploration of a complex topic that's easy to follow.
Interviews with seasoned experts make challenging concepts accessible.
Guest diversity provides broad, cross-cutting insights into extractivism.
Audience sees strong link between ecological issues and social justice.
Monthly cadence keeps content focused and impactful.

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Ortwin Renn - What hope do we have of tackling the polycrisis?
Q: Ortwin, do you have any recommendations for our listeners?
Don't lose hope, get engaged in local initiatives, and consider making personal lifestyle changes, as these three steps together can drive collective action and empower communities even when grand national solutions seem slow or unlikely.
Thomas Reuter - Is extractivism at the heart of existential threats to the world?
Q: What actionable steps can listeners take to address consumption and extractivism in daily life?
Listeners are urged to inventory their consumption, question needs vs. wants, consider longer-lasting, higher-quality products, reduce car use and energy costs with efficiency that doesn't spur more consumption, and build community networks to support sustainable practices.
Thomas Reuter - Is extractivism at the heart of existential threats to the world?
Q: What is EXTRA and what does it do?
EXTRA is an initiative of the World Academy of Arts and Science that collects, curates, and synthesizes risk reports to serve policymakers and researchers, acting as an information hub and community for those who study or manage existential risks, including a newsletter and ongoing collaborations.
Thomas Reuter - Is extractivism at the heart of existential threats to the world?
Q: How did you get into this type of research, especially in Southeast Asia and South Asia?
The guest describes a long-standing fascination with Asia, a general ethnographic path in Indonesia and Bali, and evolving interests in identity politics and environmental changes, which gradually led to focusing on extractivism and its social-ecological impacts.
TreesForDev - Aude Péronne & Maria Ehrnström-Fuentes - How can reciprocal labor be used to support communities and commons?
Q: How do you look at this kind of thing?
The important aspect is to read the social landscape and ensure local communities are included in ecological projects, not just given jobs.

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2. Ortwin Renn
3. Thomas Reuter
4. Vivian Price
5. Aude Péronne
6. Tom Royer
7. Sabaheta Ramcilović-Suominen
8. Georgia de Leeuw

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