Talk
Tom Bauler | lecturer and researcher in ecological economics at the SONYA Research Centre (ULB), co-director of iiTSE
Following a brief overview of systems theory and the dynamics governing socio-ecological transformations, the presentation will examine different representations of trajectories of change. A critical examination will be made of social innovations and ‘joyful’ alternatives, in order to address the non-linear nature of what constitutes a trajectory or a political event, and the role of science in shaping it. Through a discussion of the ‘politically unthinkable’ – using the example of sobriety – the influence of actors and their interests will be brought to light.
Tom Bauler is a lecturer and researcher in Ecological Economics at the ULB (SONYA), where he is also co-director of the Interfaculty Institute for Socio-Ecological Transformations (iiTSE) and research adviser to the Vice-Rector for Sustainability. Together with his colleagues, he investigates the dynamics of governance relating to environmental issues, often focusing on the instruments and tools of public policy. Recently, his work has centred on the frugality of elites.
Session: New imaginaries
Venue: Kanal Box 1
Time: 15:00 – 15:30
Duration: 30′
Language: French
