CASAS’ members publications
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Bridging divides against erratic democratic trajectories: the politics of rural and urban social movements in Southern Africa
CASAS’ member Boaventura Monjane just published this paper in Globalizations. Abstract: This article examines the complex relationship between social and popular movements in Southern Africa across sectors and geographies amid erratic democracy. It analyzes how these sectorial and geographical divides undermine collective strategies and shape the contested legitimacy of neoliberal or undemocratic authorities. The article…
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Activism and stories around agroecology and climate justice for new ways to inhabit the planet
CASAS’ member Bruno Prado has published this article with Helena Lopes in Global Environment. Abstract: This paper examines how activism on agroecology in Brazil contributes to climate justice by responding to climate change through territorially grounded practices. Drawing on empirical stories, it shows how agroecological movements develop locally situated strategies that address the social and…
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Paguyuban Petani Lahan Pantai Opposing the Neoliberal Policy in the Kulon Progo Coastal Area
CASAS’ member Eka Zuni Lusi Astuti has published this article in Jurnal HAM 17. Abstract: The Government of Kulon Progo Regency and Jogja Magasa Iron, Ltd. announced its sand iron mining plan to the coastal community in Kulon Progo, Yogyakarta in 2006. The coastal farmers refused the plan due to the loss of agricultural land…
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Movimentos agrários e a luta pela transformação agroalimentar na África Austral
CASAS’ member Boaventura Monjane has published this article in Tensões Mundiais in Portuguese. Abstract: This article examines how agrarian movements in Southern Africa – particularly in Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and South Africa – confront the corporate model of food production and trade. It highlights La Via Campesina Southern and Eastern Africa and the Rural Women’s Assembly…