Collective of Agrarian Scholar-Activists from the South
agrarian studies, global south, scholar-activists
Amaya Carrasco-Torrontegui, CASAS’ member, has published a chapter in the book “Indigenous Insights for Planetary Health and Sustainable Food Systems: Learning from International Case Studies” with Esther Katz, Carlos Andres Gallegos-Riofrío & Adela Caranqui-Pintag. Abstract: Currently, worldwide, there is a rising interest in edible insect consumption. Insects constitute about 80% of the animal kingdom, and…
Estevan Coca, CASAS’ member, has published with Adriano Pereira Santos & Rodrigo Giacopini this article in Digital Geography and Society. Abstract: The widespread, uneven, and often contradictory use of digital technologies is transforming agri-food systems. Agriculture 4.0 is prompting producers to reimagine their farming futures, particularly in terms of environmental concerns, rural exodus and labor…
CASAS’ member Sinem Kavak has produced this documentary with her colleagues from Lund University. Abstract: In the face of a changing climate and global market volatility, farmers in Colombia are increasingly adopting specialty coffee techniques. Although still a market niche, specialty coffee poses a significant economic and environmental opportunity for farmers to incorporate sustainable practices…
CASAS’ member Juliana Forigua-Sandoval has published this article in Geoforum with colleagues Lieke Anna Melsen, Bibiana Duarte-Abadía & Rutgerd Boelens. Abstract: This article introduces the concept of hydrotemporalities to analyze the history of the fishing hydrosocial territory of Llanito Swamp in the Middle Magdalena River. Specifically, this research contributes to debates on the temporal dimensions…
CASAS’ member Patricia Retamal has published this article in Public Administration with Chiara Cazzuffi. Abstract: Public services in Latin America face persistent challenges that affect access, quality, and fairness, particularly for women and marginalized groups. This study examines gendered differences in public service perceptions in Chile, focusing on quality, equality of treatment, and corruption in…