The Pufendorf Institute for Advanced Studies in collaboration with Doc Lounge invites you to a presentation of the photographic exhibition “Wildfires in the Anthropocene”, which explores different aspects of wildfires or their aftermaths from various parts of the world. The presentation will be followed by a screening of Alexander Abaturov´s  documentary film “Paradise”, and an open discussion.

The event is organized by the Pufendorf Advanced Study Group “Wildfires in the Anthropocene” and will be held at the Pufendorf IAS. 

Programme

17.00 Presentation of the exhibition Wildfires in the Anthropocene (in the Pufendorf IAS’ garden)
17.30 Short presentations by researchers at Lund University working with wildfires
18.00 Screening of the documentary film Paradise + short discussion

Limited numbers of seats. Please register here

About the exhibition Wildfires in the Anthropocene

The exhibition displays photos demonstrating the multifaceted issues of wildfires in the Anthropocene, studied by researchers from the Advanced Study Group Wildfires in the Anthropocene, working at the Pufendorf IAS, Lund University. 

About the documentary film Paradise

In the summer 2021, an exceptional heat-wave and drought led to giant fires ravaging 19 million hectares in Russia mainly in northeastern Siberia. In this region, at the heart of the taiga, lies the village of Shologon soon to be coated by a thick cloud of smoke. Spread by the wind, the black ashes carry alarming news: the forest is on fire and the flames are fast approaching. The government having left them to fend for themselves, the inhabitantsmust rally to fight The Dragon.

Director: ALEXANDER ABATUROV. The film is presented in collaboration with Doc Lounge (Malmö)

This event is part of Sustainability Week 2023, an annual event organised in collaboration between Lund University and Lund Municipality. See the full programme at sustainability.lu.se