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Ruy Blanes is a Social Anthropologist who obtained his PhD from the University of Lisbon in 2007. As an Associate Professor at the University of Gothenburg's School of Global Studies, his research primarily focuses on themes such as religion, mobility, temporality, heritage, politics, and social movements. His current projects include investigating environmental disasters and civic mobilization in Angola, as well as the impact of gas exploration on sustainable development in Mozambique. Blanes has published extensively on these topics, contributing to several journals and edited volumes that discuss Angola's socio-political dynamics, climate change, and anthropology's role in understanding contemporary issues. His work emphasizes the intersection of environmental risks and community responses in the African context, particularly concerning historical and political narratives.
Administered by the Department of Political Science; focus on International Administration and Global Governance (IAGG).