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Our working group works at the intersection of political geography, political ecology and peace and conflict studies. It addresses issues of climate security in light of the increasing convergence of civilian and military practices in the Arctic context, as well as the socio-ecological impacts of nuclear weapons testing in conjunction with the consequences of climate change in Māòhi Nui (French Polynesia).

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1 September 2026|News & Events Nuclear Justice

Conference "Geographies of inequalities: toward just places"

At the annual conference of the Royal Geographic Society in London from September 1-4, entitled "Geographies of inequalities: toward just places", Janina is involved in two capacities:

She organizes the session "Entanglements of Environmental (In)Justices in the Sea of Islands" together with Desmond Doulatram from the...

Book Cover Contested Imaginaries of Future Technologies

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27 August 2026|News & Events Nuclear Justice

Book "Contested Imaginaries of Future Technologies" published

Contested Imaginaries of Future Technologies: Geographical Perspectives edited by Benno Fladvad & Sören Becker is published now

This open access book explores two previously separate strands of research: socio-technical imaginaries, and the production and contestation of space. It addresses the controversial role of...

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27 August 2026|News & Events Nuclear Justice

Research Project "Climate Change & Defense" has started

The research project "Climate Change & Defense" funded by the German Foundation for Peace Research (DSF) has started

Svenja McGrath and Benno Fladvad research military practice at the intersection of local livelihoods and state sovereignty. Svenja is currently on her first research visit to Canada.

Focusing on the Canadian...

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