Media and Transnational Climate Justice: Indigenous Activism and Climate Politics

Media and Transnational Climate Justice explores the roles, situations, and activism of indigenous peoples at UN climate summits, combining interviews and empirical research to examine the political and ideological dimensions of climate change. It concludes with a call for transnational solidarity and a solidarian mode of communication as a response to the global crisis of climate change and broader issues of injustice faced by indigenous peoples.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 214 pages
Publication date: 12 March 2018
Publisher: Peter Lang Publishing Inc

Media and Transnational Climate Justice delves into the captivating intersection of globalization, crises, justice, activism, and news communication, emerging as a vital response to the urgent global challenge of climate change. In this groundbreaking work, Anna Roosvall and Matthew Tegelberg adopt a distinctive approach by emphasizing transnational dimensions, thereby contributing to the advancement of theories of justice in a globalized world and in the realm of media studies. The book specifically examines the roles, situations, and activism of indigenous peoples, who, despite their significant exposure to injustices related to climate change and politics, lack full representation at United Nations climate summits. Through in-depth interviews and observations with indigenous activists at these summits, coupled with extensive empirical research on legacy and social media coverage of climate change and indigenous peoples, the authors shed light on the political and ideological aspects of the global phenomenon of climate change.

Drawing from these insights, the authors conclude by exploring transnational solidarity as a response to both the global crisis of climate change and the broader issues of injustice faced by indigenous peoples concerning redistribution, recognition, and political representation. They propose a solidarian mode of communication as a means to foster understanding, collaboration, and collective action in addressing these pressing concerns.

Media and Transnational Climate Justice serves as a crucial resource for scholars, activists, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand the complex dynamics of climate justice and the role of media in shaping narratives and driving change. By highlighting the experiences and perspectives of indigenous peoples, this book contributes to a more inclusive and equitable world, where the voices and rights of marginalized communities are recognized and protected.

Weight: 352g
Dimension: 152 x 225 x 17 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781433134876
Edition number: New ed