Karine Gagné
Anthropologist and author of Caring for Glaciers (University of Washington Press, 2019), researching ethics of care, human–animal–land relations, and climate change in Himalayan (Ladakh) communities.
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Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 42min
Karine Gagné, "Caring for Glaciers: Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas" (U Washington Press, 2019)
Karine Gagné, an anthropologist and author, dives into the intricate ethics of care between land, animals, and humans in Ladakh’s Himalayan communities. She discusses how climate change and militarization are reshaping these relationships. Gagné highlights the importance of elders' narratives for understanding environmental changes and the moral obligations tied to caring for their land and animals. She also reflects on the impact of modernity on traditional livelihoods and collective memory in the face of ongoing challenges.
Nov 9, 2025 • 1h 42min
Karine Gagné, "Caring for Glaciers: Land, Animals, and Humanity in the Himalayas" (U Washington Press, 2019)
Karine Gagné, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and author, dives into the intricate relationships among land, animals, and glaciers in the Himalayas. She discusses how climate change and militarization threaten traditional lifestyles in Ladakh. Gagné shares insights from her fieldwork, emphasizing that elders’ memories shape perceptions of environmental changes. She also highlights the moral implications of human-animal relationships and the cultural significance of pastoralism in maintaining community cohesion, alongside concerns for future practices.
