Month: February 2020
Wrapped in banners and posters with messages directed towards the state, the military and the world, the building looks like a box bursting at the seams with the dissenting voice of the country demanding to be heard. Paintings, professional and amateur, have turned every free space into a declaration of defiance.
Climate Refugees: Are We Using The Right Terminology?
For the leaders of low-lying island atoll states at the forefront of climate change devastation, the term ‘climate refugee’ seems to paint their communities as helpless victims, with little agency in confronting or adapting to climate induced hazards.
Contemplating Contemporary Colonialism: Making sense of China’s Increasing Investment and Influence in Africa
While Europe has long been Africa’s biggest investor, China’s increasingly assertive investment portfolio over the last three decades has forcefully challenged the status quo.
Renewable Energy Investment: How Southeast Asia is Mitigating Climate Change
As the demand for energy is on the rise, government administrations must choose carefully between investing in renewable energy or cheaper alternatives. ASEAN has demonstrated a strong desire to continue the transition from non-renewable to renewable energies in order to encourage sustainable development worldwide.
A Pipe Dream? – Pipelines and Indigenous Sovereignty in Canada
The dialogue around the Trans Mountain Pipeline and Indigenous sovereignty cannot be divided neatly into two distinct sides, nor can a single perspective represent a wide variety of voices.
February Author of the Month: Katie Pallett-Wiesel
In recognition of her strong writing along with her enthusiasm and willingness to get engaged with Catalyst, Katie has been named Catalyst's first Author of the Month for 2022!
Was China’s Communist Revolution a Women’s Revolution?
On November 9th, the McGill University chapter of Global China Connection, held a discussion panel titled “What is behind China’s 70th anniversary?”. As a McGill student association, it aims to promote cultural and business exchanges between students through various … Continue reading
Coronavirus Outbreak: Discussing the Effectiveness of the Chinese Government’s Response
Fear and panic engulfed China’s usually vibrant and thunderous New Year festivities, as the country was faced with the outbreak of a novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan, China, the capital of Hubei province. December 8th, 2019 witnessed the first death … Continue reading