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Meera Karunananthan is an engaged researcher specializing in feminist geography and political ecology, focusing on issues related to water justice and hydro-social conflicts in the global South. Her work examines the intersections of racial capitalism, decolonial theory, and community engagement in environmental research. With a dedication to analyzing the uneven distribution of water resources, Karunananthan’s academic contributions are informed by years of experience in environmental and social justice advocacy. She is particularly interested in how market-based solutions to climate change and water scarcity perpetuate disenfranchisement and marginalization of historically oppressed groups. As the director of the Blue Planet Project, a global water justice organization, she champions grassroots movements for equitable water access. Her publications address critical themes such as neoliberal water policies, the rights of marginalized communities, and the implications of privatization on urban water systems. Currently, she leverages her expertise to foster connections between local struggles and transnational movements in water justice.
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