Ihnji Jon

Ihnji Jon, author and researcher, discusses the concept of new ecology in urban politics, the role of cities in leading pro-environment politics, the challenges in selecting research cities, the power of cultural movements in driving change, and the surprises encountered during the research process.

Ihnji Jon, a lecturer in international politics, discusses her groundbreaking book on urban environmentalism. She explores how climate change reshapes cities, emphasizing that local governance often leads the way in pro-environmental action, especially in unexpected places. Through insights from Darwin, Tulsa, Cleveland, and Cape Town, Jon highlights the role of everyday experiences in mobilizing political change. She also outlines strategies for creating a pro-environmental cultural atmosphere, blending local practices with global ecological concerns.

Ihnji Jon, an urban politics scholar and author, explores how cities can spearhead transformative environmental politics amid climate change. He discusses the concept of new ecology which bridges the nature-culture divide, offering innovative urban planning approaches. Jon highlights case studies from cities like Darwin and Cleveland, reflecting on how local experiences shape bottom-up ethics and pragmatic political actions. His insights reveal that tackling global issues often starts with grassroots efforts in our urban environments.