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Accepted Contribution:
From archives to emotions: navigating anxiety, sorrow and hope in environmental history research
Carolina Granado
(iHC (Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona))
In my contribution, I aim to openly discuss the emotional aspects of our research by sharing my personal experiences in the intimate process of reading about environmental degradation. It is now more crucial than ever to foster a compassionate and supportive academic community.
Contribution long abstract:
In environmental and climate change history research, it's essential to acknowledge that the significance of our findings often carries emotional burdens, as we often uncover stories of environmental degradation and biodiversity loss. While engaging with our sources, researchers in this field often experience a deep sense of eco-anxiety and sadness when confronted with the harsh realities of environmental destruction and the climate crisis. In my contribution to this workshop, I would like to share my personal experience in the intimate process of reading. By sharing not only my negative emotions such as anxiety and sorrow, but also my feelings of hope, I seek to openly discuss the emotional aspects of our research. In a larger sense, I hope that initiatives such as this workshop will be able to foster a more empathetic and supportive academic community that recognizes the toll environmental and climate history can take on our well-being, while also harnessing the power of our emotions to inspire positive action.