Eco-fascism and far right environmentalism

Bring your lunch and hear about the latest environmental research taking place at Essex.

Every other Monday, The Centre for Environment and Society (CES) is convening a series of informal lunchtime seminars in 4SW.6.6 (Seminar Room 1). All members of the university are welcome and there is no need to sign up.

The aim is to bring researchers across the university together to discuss and learn about the range of research on the climate and environment happening at the University of Essex.

If you would be interested in presenting your research, please contact Dr Ellisif Wasmuth (ew17641@essex.ac.uk).

This event

In this seminar Dr Ellisif Wasmuth from the School of Philosophical, Historical, and Interdisciplinary Studies will talk about "Eco-fascism and far right environmentalism".

While the climate and environment is often seen as "owned" by the political left, there is a long history of right-wing and fascist environmentalism. Moreover, as fears about shortages, climate conflicts and climate refugees take hold, climate change represents a potentially powerful tool for mobilisation also on the far right. This talk will look at historical and contemporary strands and discourses, and welcome discussion on how best to counter them.