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The Three R’s for Transformation - Reconnect, Reflect, React! Unveiling the Transformative Potential in Environmental Activism in Russia

Shevel, Tatiana LU (2024) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20241
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract
The recognition of both inner (beliefs, mindsets, values) and outer dimensions (structures, technologies, behaviours) in addressing the climate crisis offers a powerful leverage point for the transformation needed. However, there is a lack of understanding of how this approach can be adapted to different groups and contexts. This thesis focuses on environmental activists from Russia as valuable change agents trying to create meaningful change within repressive settings and explores their beliefs regarding the role of inner dimensions in addressing the climate crisis. By employing semi-structured interviews, this study shows the recognition of the importance of inner dimensions among interviewed environmental activists. While some activists... (More)
The recognition of both inner (beliefs, mindsets, values) and outer dimensions (structures, technologies, behaviours) in addressing the climate crisis offers a powerful leverage point for the transformation needed. However, there is a lack of understanding of how this approach can be adapted to different groups and contexts. This thesis focuses on environmental activists from Russia as valuable change agents trying to create meaningful change within repressive settings and explores their beliefs regarding the role of inner dimensions in addressing the climate crisis. By employing semi-structured interviews, this study shows the recognition of the importance of inner dimensions among interviewed environmental activists. While some activists have had experience with transformative practices, they were sometimes hesitant and sceptical when explicitly discussing inner dimensions. This thesis provides recommendations, reflects on the newfound insights and limitations of the inner transformation approach and advocates for a broader discourse on this subject among researchers and practitioners. (Less)
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author
Shevel, Tatiana LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20241
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Inner Transformation, Inner Dimensions, Transformative Practices, Environmental Activism, Sustainability Science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2024:006
language
English
id
9152437
date added to LUP
2024-05-27 10:21:19
date last changed
2024-05-27 10:21:19
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  abstract     = {{The recognition of both inner (beliefs, mindsets, values) and outer dimensions (structures, technologies, behaviours) in addressing the climate crisis offers a powerful leverage point for the transformation needed. However, there is a lack of understanding of how this approach can be adapted to different groups and contexts. This thesis focuses on environmental activists from Russia as valuable change agents trying to create meaningful change within repressive settings and explores their beliefs regarding the role of inner dimensions in addressing the climate crisis. By employing semi-structured interviews, this study shows the recognition of the importance of inner dimensions among interviewed environmental activists. While some activists have had experience with transformative practices, they were sometimes hesitant and sceptical when explicitly discussing inner dimensions. This thesis provides recommendations, reflects on the newfound insights and limitations of the inner transformation approach and advocates for a broader discourse on this subject among researchers and practitioners.}},
  author       = {{Shevel, Tatiana}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{The Three R’s for Transformation - Reconnect, Reflect, React! Unveiling the Transformative Potential in Environmental Activism in Russia}},
  year         = {{2024}},
}