Learn about how colonialism, industrial agriculture, and capitalist extraction have shaped global environmental injustices—driving hunger, displacement, and resource conflicts. Through case studies, we will examine resistance movements reclaiming land, water, and climate justice.
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This study day explores how historical and contemporary power structures shape environmental injustice—particularly in relation to land, water, and food systems. We will examine how colonial expansion, extractive economies, and climate change drive resource scarcity, hunger, and forced migration. Additionally, we will explore how environmental struggles intersect with gender, race, and human rights, with a focus on women-led resistance movements.
Throughout the session, we will analyse real-world case studies, from water privatization and land dispossession to corporate control over agriculture, and discuss alternative models for sustainable and equitable environmental futures.
What will we cover?
Colonialism, Extraction, and Environmental Injustice: Historical and ongoing impacts on land, water, and food systems
Water and Power: Privatization, access, and conflicts over water resources
Climate Change and Displacement: How global warming fuels migration and deepens inequality
Women and Environmental Justice: Gendered impacts of resource exploitation and women-led resistance movements
Corporate Control and Resistance: Industrial agriculture, monoculture farming, and grassroots alternatives
Just and Sustainable Futures: Community-led solutions for land and food sovereignty
What will I achieve? By the end of this course you should be able to...
Understand the historical links between colonisation, resource extraction, and contemporary environmental crises
Analyse the connections between food insecurity, water access, and climate-driven displacement
Recognize how environmental struggles intersect with gender and human rights issues
Identify key movements advocating for environmental and climate justice
Critically reflect on global power structures and their role in shaping ecological and social inequalities
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for both beginners and those with some background knowledge. A good understanding of English will help you engage with discussions, but no prior expertise is required. As with all our history, politics, and current affairs courses, an open mind and respectful engagement with different perspectives are more important than specific skills.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
This course will be delivered as a study day (morning and afternoon), including a mix of lectures, discussions, and case-study analysis. There is no required work outside of class, but optional reading materials will be provided for further exploration.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
There are no additional costs, but you may wish to bring pen and paper or a digital equivalent for notetaking.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Your tutor will share their other courses with you, but you can also explore more here.
Olivia Durand is global historian doing work and teaching on the politics of history and memory, settler colonialism and colonial port cities in addition to the history of 19th century Russia, Ukraine and America. Olivia has worked at Oxford University, the Free University in Berlin and the Institute of Historical Justice and Reconciliation in the Hague and is keen to offer more courses at City Lit.
Please note: We reserve the right to change our tutors from those advertised. This happens rarely, but if it does, we are unable to refund fees due to this. Our tutors may have different teaching styles; however we guarantee a consistent quality of teaching in all our courses.
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Additionally, we will explore how environmental struggles intersect with gender, race, and human rights, with a focus on women-led resistance movements.</p><p>Throughout the session, we will analyse real-world case studies, from water privatization and land dispossession to corporate control over agriculture, and discuss alternative models for sustainable and equitable environmental futures.</p><p>Learn about how colonialism, industrial agriculture, and capitalist extraction have shaped global environmental injustices—driving hunger, displacement, and resource conflicts. 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