Dr. Katja Grötzner Neves

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Katja Grötzner Neves is a full professor at Concordia University in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology. Her research encompasses transdisciplinary studies focusing on socio-environmental governance, biodiversity conservation, and the dynamics of decolonization. She examines the interplay between economic phenomena and socio-anthropological dynamics, shedding light on how these factors shape contemporary social formations. Neves's notable work includes her book, 'Post-Normal Conservation: Botanic Gardens Reordering Biodiversity Governance,' which interrogates the complexities of biodiversity governance within botanical institutions and their colonial legacies. Her ongoing projects explore the moral and material infrastructures of modernity through literary ethnography, particularly examining human-whale relations and sustainability. For over a decade, she has received significant funding from various research councils to support her work, including investigations into the political dimensions of biodiversity and leadership in conservation. Neves also actively engages in teaching at Concordia University, where she has contributed a wide range of courses focused on socio-environmental issues, cultural theory, and qualitative research methods. Her contributions extend beyond academia, having delivered keynote speeches and lectures internationally, promoting the idea of eco-citizenry and the role of botanic gardens in environmental governance.

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