Book launch of Capitalist Value Chains: Labour Exploitation, Nature Destruction, Geopolitics Do Global Value Chains (GVCs) really “boost incomes, create better jobs, and reduce poverty”? Benjamin Selwyn will discuss how CVCs generate highly exploitative jobs, deepen poverty, stunt human development, and damage the environment.
Book Launch: 'Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival' Chris Horton shares his new book 'Ghost Nation: The Story of Taiwan and its Struggle for Survival', a powerful account of Taiwan’s fight for self-determination and its place in shaping the future of the world.
From green living to Buddhist environmentalism: Exploring Buddhism for a sustainable future This conference is part of a multi-year research project that has explored the potentials of Buddhism to advance the practice of environmental protection and mitigate climate change.