[gep-ed] Contemplative Environmentalism: Speaker Series & Workshop

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[gep-ed] Inquiry about social media and environmental activism

. Might you have suggestions of articles or books focused on social media activism? Please reply to me directly and I’ll post the results to the entire list. Thank you! Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University pwap

[gep-ed] Job Position at American University: Executive Director of the Antiracist Research and Policy Center

of applications will begin October 30. Please direct any questions to Sara Biggs (sbi...@american.edu<mailto:sbi...@american.edu>). Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University pwap...@american.edu<mailto:pwap...@american.edu> My

[gep-ed] Is Wildness Over?

werful book, environmental scholar, Paul Wapner<https://www.american.edu/sis/faculty/pwapner.cfm>, explains the rise of global wildness. For centuries, humans have pushed unpredictability and discomfort out of their immediate lives in search of security and convenience. They have bee

[gep-ed] Solar Energy Opportunity for Students

y and am planning to teach a course next academic year that involves students in RE-volv projects. I’m happy to answer any questions.) I hope to see you at the webinar. Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University pwap...@amer

[gep-ed] American University Divests out of Fossil Fuels

1XJ-6Jj8NCKotRdIKDQjCnYABATnzRphJoY4=6DyAaO8pTht9NGsA4PlBwvW7AUhAzPSZCobvUFFZy4k=> Stay safe and green, Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University pwap...@american.edu<mailto:pwap...@american.edu> My latest book, Is Wi

[gep-ed] FRIDAY Webinar: Teaching in a time of the Virus

Hi Gepers, The following announcement is about a teaching webinar. It is not strictly focused environmental studies but may be of interest to some interested in reflecting on pedagogy in a time of crisis. Hope everyone is well. Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School

Re: [gep-ed] just a thought

--environmental activism --contemplative environmentalism I’m also open to stepping in (and adjusting remarks to various topics) if someone is ill, overwhelmed by childcare, or otherwise unable to carry their class. Thanks, Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School

Re: [gep-ed] Course assistance?

more. Finally, the book has various exercises for students. For some reason, the volume is on sale at Amazon for $20 (paperback). You can check it out at: https://www.amazon.com/Global-Environmental-Politics-Person-Planet/dp/1612056490 Thanks, Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global

Re: [gep-ed] Good environmental trends

://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/category/news/environment/, although I am unsure if they track broad trends. All the best, Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University pwap...@american.edu<mailto:pwap...@american.edu> -- From: Gepers on

[gep-ed] Position at World Resources Institute

url?u=https-3A__jobs.jobvite.com_wri_job_ou0c9fwz=DwMGaQ=U0G0XJAMhEk_X0GAGzCL7Q=BOzhaYdtrFx6b4S5xQEOnb05jR0rDHGlFyLMspvfa48=v09UXThIfxEYHba7SAMU-Y-SQsczct9DKgR1pG8TYl8=j_vVwdySNaIdJ_i8GZbYIpaYPHg0WuO9tIPbuTsW-fw=>. Best wishes, Paul -- Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics

[gep-ed] Rewilding

rthner, George, Eileen Crist, and Tom Butler, eds. 2015. Protecting the wild: Parks and wilderness, the foundation for conservation. -- Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University -- You received this message because you are subs

[gep-ed] literature on 'rewilding'

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[gep-ed] solar energy opportunity for students

dents and others in your department? Applications close on February 17, 2017. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me (see signature, below). Thank you so much! Paul Wapner Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University 4

[gep-ed] Position: Dean of Global Sustainability U South Florida

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[gep-ed] solar energy opportunity for students

I look forward to being in touch. Best, Paul Paul Wapner Professor, Global Environmental Politics School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20016 pwap...@american.edu<mailto:pwap...@american.edu> 202-885-1647 -- You received this mess

[gep-ed] international climate policy

 Hi Gepers,Quite awhile ago, I asked for articles or book chapters to explain the evolution of international climate policy.  I received great responses.  Here they are.  Thanks.  Radoslav S. Dimitrov, “Inside UN Climate Change Negotiations,” Review of Policy Research vol. 27, no. 6

[gep-ed] article suggestions for intl climate governance

Hi Gepers,I'm looking for an article that summarizes the evolution of climate negotiations for a general undergraduate course on global environmental politics.  Ideally, it would be mostly empirical.  I've been using Michele's excellent piece: Michele Betsill, “International

Re: [gep-ed] Compilation of enviro activism assignments

Exercise: “What’s for Dinner?”  Section 6: Civil Society Introduction 19.  The Power of Environmental Activism, Paul Hawken 20.  Forcing Cultural Change, Paul Wapner 21.  The Wrong Kind of Green, Johann HariSection 6 Exercise: “Unpacking the NGO World and Taking Action” Section

[gep-ed] Still time to join Contemplative Environmental Practice Workshop (July 27 - August 2)

ent.  Part workshop, part retreat, "Contemplative Environmental Practice" offers the chance to retool in the midst of stunning beauty and a supportive community.  Faculty: *Paul Wapner, Professor of Global Environmental Politics, American University *Kritee (Kanko), Scientist, Activist, Zen Te

[gep-ed] summer environmental/contemplative workshop

from our frenetic lives and, in the midst of stunning beauty and a supportive community, integrate our deepest spiritual yearnings with our professional and personal commitments to protect the earth.  Faculty: *Paul Wapner, Professor of Global Environmental Politics, American University *Kritee

[gep-ed] Summer Environmental/Contemplative Workshop

to step back from our frenetic lives and, in the midst of stunning beauty and a supportive community, integrate our deepest spiritual yearnings with our professional and personal commitments to protect the earth.  Faculty: *Paul Wapner, Professor of Global Environmental Politics, American

[gep-ed] Summer Workshop

, the workshop provides the chance to step back from our frenetic lives and, in the midst of stunning beauty and a supportive community, integrate our deepest spiritual yearnings with our professional and personal commitments to protect the earth.  Faculty: *Paul Wapner, Professor of Global Environmental

[gep-ed] distant learning PhD or D.Engineering programs?

Hi Gepers,A former student of mine is seeking a low residency PhD or D.Engineering program focused on environmental/energy studies.  For complicated reasons, he is unable to spend more than one year in residency and thus is looking for some type of online doctoral program.  Are there any out

[gep-ed] New book for Fall courses -- Global Environmental Politics: From Person to Planet

Dear Gepers, I'm excited to introduceGlobal Environmental Politics: From Person to Planet, edited bySimon Nicholsonand me,Paul Wapner. The book is a reader designed to be used across a wide array of environmental studies courses. Tightly organized with original editorial introductions

[gep-ed] future of environmentalism now

Hi Gepers,Thanks to all who responded to my query regarding the course, "Future of Environmentalism." I received terrific suggestions (and now feel that I should cancel the course and spend the rest of my days reading). I'm attaching a list of all suggestions. Reading it, you'll see how

[gep-ed] Future of Environmentalism

Hi Gep-ers, This spring I'm offering a Masters level course titled, "Future of Environmentalism." It will focus on critical questions facing the environmental movement--e.g., issues of strategy, philosophy, and political change. I'm intending to use books such as: Bill McKibben, Oil and Honey;

[gep-ed] Summer Environmental Teaching Workshop

to deepen political and vocational engagement.* Paul Wapner, Professor of Global Environmental Politics in the School of International Service at American University and author of Living Through the End of Nature and Environmental Activism and World Civic Politics.* Jeff Warren, meditation instructor

[gep-ed] Summer Teaching Workshop

CONTEMPLATIVE ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES: PEDAGOGY FOR SELF AND PLANETJuly 28-August 3, Lama Foundation, New MexicoThis summer energize your teaching of Global Environmental Politics. As professors,we strive to find empowering ways to teach students about environmental issues. Our efforts are often

[gep-ed] Welcoming Adaptation

Dear Colleagues,Thank you to all who responded to my query about looking for promising possibilities amid the horrors of climate change. The following is a list of suggestions. Paul Wapner Paul G. Harris,What's Wrong with Climate Politics and How to Fix It,(forthcoming, Polity

[gep-ed] Summer Environmental Workshop: Contemplative Environmental Studies: Pedagogy for Self and Planet

work focuses on the relation between environmental action and psychological well-being. Nicole Salimbene, visual artist whose work explores themes of sustainability, intimacy, political voice, and devotion, and leader of workshops that use art to deepen political and vocational engagement. Paul Wapne

[gep-ed] welcoming adaptation

Hi Gep-eds,Are any of you familiar with works that try to see climate change not only as an impending catastrophe but also as an opportunity to transform society? I am thinking along the lines of books like, "Ethical Adaptation to Climate Change: Human Virtues of the Future" (eds. Allen Thompson

[gep-ed] Now in Paperback: Living through the End of Nature

Hi Everyone,A moment of self-promotion: I'm happy to say that my book, "Living through the End of Nature: The Future of American Environmentalism" (MIT), is now available in paperback (and

Re: [gep-ed] The purpose of college teaching and how to achieve it

summer at the Lama Foundation. Check out: http://www.american.edu/sis/gep/Contemplative-Environmental-Studies-Workshop.cfm Best, Paul Professor Paul Wapner Global Environmental Politics Program School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20016

[gep-ed] Job: Colorado School of Mines

Professor Paul Wapner Global Environmental Politics Program School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20016 (202) 885-1647

[gep-ed] Spirituality and Environment: Summer Institute (July 1-7)

setting for reflection and engagement with contemplative environmental issues. Faculty *David Abram, author of Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology, and The Spell of the Sensuous; *Nicole Salimbene, visual artist whose work explores intimacy and sustainability; *Paul Wapner, professor of Global

[gep-ed] Activist Testimonial Literature

I'm grateful to those who provided suggestions for statements by activists that reflect the more-than-political struggles we all go through. Most of the statements are exceptional. Below and attached is a list of suggestions. Abbey, Edward The Monkey Wrench Gang Best, Steven Nocella,

[gep-ed] personal testimonials by environmental activists?

. Thanks! Paul Paul Wapner Associate Professor Director, Global Environmental Politics Program School of International Service American University 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Washington DC 20016 (202) 885-1647