UCRH researcher Rebecca McNaught has contributed to a new journal article titled Ecological Crises and Ecopolitics Research in Australia, which takes a hard look at how political science is responding to the scale and urgency of today’s environmental challenges.
The paper argues that climate change and other ecological crises demand fresh thinking — not just in policy, but in how we understand politics itself. It showcases Australian research that’s expanding the conversation beyond traditional institutions to include community groups, financial systems, local governments and even individual choices.
Importantly, the authors call for a broader ethical lens that includes more than just human communities, reflecting the realities of the Anthropocene epoch.
This work aligns with UCRH’s commitment to environmental health and rural equity, and we’re pleased to see our researchers contributing to national conversations that matter.
