Keynote talk at the 8th PPE Conference – Witten, Germany
At the 8th PPE Conference in Witten, Germany, held on April 19-20, Víctor Cobs-Muñoz was featured as a keynote speaker. This year’s conference theme, “Generation on the Edge: Environment, Democracy, Globalization, and Economics,” set the stage for his talk, “Beyond the Margins: Critical Realism for Sacrifice Zones and Environmental Justice.”
At the 8th PPE Conference in Witten, Germany, held on April 19-20, Víctor Cobs-Muñoz was featured as a keynote speaker. This year’s conference theme, “Generation on the Edge: Environment, Democracy, Globalization, and Economics,” set the stage for his talk, “Beyond the Margins: Critical Realism for Sacrifice Zones and Environmental Justice.”
In his address, Víctor examined the intricate relationships between environmental degradation and social inequalities, employing a critical realist approach that integrated philosophical, geographical, economic, historical, and political insights. His presentation aimed to push the boundaries of traditional academic analysis and inspire actionable strategies for crafting fair and sustainable solutions.
Víctor’s perspective provided a valuable interdisciplinary framework, challenging conference attendees to consider new, equitable approaches to pressing global issues, thereby enriching the event’s discourse on environmental and social justice.