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ESS supports innovative research, theoretical diversity, interdisciplinary perspectives, and diverse methodologies in analyzing international environmental issues and global environmental governance

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Dr. Jeff Masters @drjeffmasters.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Unsurprisingly, a detailed investigation by Boston University/NPR finds heat deaths are way underreported in the U.S. : ~9000 per year in 2018-2025, 5x higher than CDC estimates. “In Florida, We estimate more than 1,900 deaths each year, about 40 times as many as reported.”
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Global Perspectives in Communication (GPC) @gpccomm.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Climate justice across 10+ million news, social, and academic texts - academic.oup.com/gpc/article/...
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Climate justice everywhere? A longitudinal analysis of global issue diffusion across news, social media, and academia
How does climate justice rise to global attention—and who drives the conversation? This study tracks over 10 million news stories, social media posts, and
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
We're now accepting nominations for the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award! We seek outstanding books that address environmental or resource issues from a broadly international/transnational perspective 🌳📚 Deadline: August 1, 2026 For more info, follow this link: www.isanet.org/Programs/Awa...
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Distinguished Scholar Award honors outstanding scholars whose long record of excellent research & teaching has had a substantial impact on the field of international environmental studies. This year's awardee is Dr. Ronald Mitchell, Professor of Political Science at the University of Oregon! 🏆
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
The Engaged Scholar Award honors scholars involved in work beyond scholarship, like community-based or policy-oriented engagement, advising, social organizing, and social transformation. This year's awardee is Dr. Aarti Gupta, Professor of Global Environmental Governance at Wageningen University! 🏆
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Earlier this year the Environmental Studies Section had the pleasure of honoring the recipients of our 2026 Engaged Scholar and Distinguished Scholar Awards. We are delighted to announce the award recipients - Dr. Aarti Gupta and Dr. Ronald Mitchell! Please join us in congratulating them 👏🏆🌳
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Some more details: 1. In order to be eligible for the Award, at the time of presentation, the author(s) need to have been graduate students 2. The award comes with a prize of $150, a certificate, and mentorship and consideration for publication in GEP Best of luck to all the nominees! 🤞🤞🤞
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
Grad Paper Award nominations are live for the ISA Environmental Studies Section! Papers that were presented at ISA 2026 (Atlanta) are eligible, and the deadline is August 15, 2026. The award nominations may submitted via this link: docs.google.com/forms/d/1I7X...
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Aarti's scholarship on global environmental and climate governance has been foundational to how the field thinks about accountability, legitimacy, and power in multilateral climate regimes. This award reflects her sustained commitment to scholarship that speaks meaningfully to policy and practice!
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Join us for a special virtual panel celebrating the award of the 2026 ISA Environmental Studies Section Engaged Scholar Award to Prof. Aarti Gupta 🏆 Date: 29 June 2026 Time: 16:00 CET / 15:00 UK / 10:00 EST Register here: lnkd.in/ecRUHVhh
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
⏰ May 22 deadline: Engaged Scholar Award Honors scholars linking academia + environmental activism 🌍 ✅ Any career stage ✅ Strong scholarship (or promise) ✅ Public/policy/community engagement ✅ Environmental focus 📝 Nominate/self-nominate (statement of engagement + CV) 📩 Send to lyhsueh@asu.edu
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Call for nominations 📣: ESS-ISA #Distinguished Scholar Award✨ This award recognizes outstanding scholars whose research and teaching had a substantial impact on fields associated with international relations and environmental issues. 🌍 Deadline: June 15, 2026 ⏰ See application guidelines below.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Call for nominations 📣: ESS-ISA Engaged Scholar Award✨ Please share widely with colleagues in environmental studies doing impactful work in activist, public, community, and/or policy engagement 🌍 Deadline: May 22, 2026 ⏰ See application guidelines below.
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Jean-Frédéric Morin @jfmorin.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Yes! A peer-reviewed comic on wildfires and climate politics! 🔥A fun project on a deadly serious topic, grounded in science and field experience. Featuring Miss Pigy, André the Giant, Harold Lasswell, and my co-author Jamie Michaels ! In open access here: authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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Raul Pacheco-Vega @raulpachecovega.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
#ISA2025 terrific speed mentoring panel @isaess.bsky.social
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Dr. Prakash Kashwan @pkashwan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Maria Ivanova, who is the winner of the 2025 ESS Engaged Scholar Award and was a former student of Ben, speaking at the Distinguished Scholar Award Panel honoring Ben Cashore at #ISA2025 @isaess.bsky.social
Maria Ivanova speaking at the Distinguished Scholar Award Panel honoring Ben Cashore at ISA 2025
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Dr. Prakash Kashwan @pkashwan.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
The 2025 ESS Distinguished Scholar Award panel honoring the work of Ben Cashore underway in Continental C at #ISA2025. @isaess.bsky.social
Panelists at the 2025 Distinguished Scholar Award Panel honoring the work of Ben Cashore at ISA 2025.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 05/03/2025
Great to see so many new faces at our pre-reception ECR get together! 🍻 @isanet.bsky.social #earlycareer
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
📚 ESS Graduate Student Paper Award Recipient: Viola Provost for the paper "Understanding Framing of Marine Plastic Pollution through the Lens of Tiktok"
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🏅 Harold & Margaret Sprout Award Recipient: Simone M. Müller, for the book: “The Toxic Ship, The Voyage of the Khian Sea and the Global Waste Trade”, University of Washington Press
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🌟 ESS Engaged Scholar Award Recipient: Maria Ivanova
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🏆 ESS Distinguished Scholar Award Recipient: Benjamin Cashore
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
🎉 During the ESS Business Meeting, we had the honor of officially congratulating the recipients of the ESS awards. Let’s celebrate their achievements! 🎉 Join us for the Distinguished Scholar Panel at 4 PM and the Official Reception at 7 PM, both in Continental C at the Hilton. 🥂
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Robert Falkner @robertfalkner.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
Interested in History & Global Environmental Politics? We have two connected panels coming up today at #ISA2025. First up this morning at 08.15, and again this afternoon at 13.45. Come and join us! @isaess.bsky.social @hist-isanet.bsky.social
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Marc Calabretta @atterbalac.bsky.social · 03/03/2025
One more day until the @isaess.bsky.social grad student meet up! Join us at Bar Sotto (71 W. Monroe St.) on Tuesday, March 4 at 5pm. We will be there until the @isaess.bsky.social reception later in the evening. See you!
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Kayla Morton @kmo95.bsky.social · 02/03/2025
A great discussion this morning at #ISA2025. Thank you @isaess.bsky.social/IO for giving us a full panel of UNFCCC papers- it was a great way to highlight this aspect of global climate politics! Including @susanannsamuel.bsky.social
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
If you are in Chicago, please keep an eye out for exciting Graduate Student papers that deserve to be nominated for the ESS Graduate Student Paper Award.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
🌍 #ISA2025 kicks off tomorrow! The Environmental Studies Section (ESS) is ready with an exciting lineup of events you won't want to miss. 👩‍💻Check the online program for a full schedule of ESS panels and roundtables! @isanet.bsky.social
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Marielle Papin @mariellepm.bsky.social · 28/02/2025
I am very excited for #ISA2025! The pandemic + having young children + environmental concerns has led me to travel less. So I'm going to make the most of my trip to Chicago! Reach out if you want to meet! @isaess.bsky.social @isanet.bsky.social
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Jen Iris Allan @jenirisallan.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Going to your first #ISA? - bring snacks. Food is pricey and queues are huge. - take breaks. It can be really full on. - find your people. I'm happy to chat to help people get oriented. #ISA2025
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
💡Don't miss out our speed mentoring session on Tuesday at 1:45pm, with amazing mentors (incl. a few not listed here!) We are very grateful they accepted our invitation!
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
Who is joining us for a casual gathering at ISA? 👀🍻
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
🌎 Check this out if you are an ECR working on global environmental politics ⬇️ 💬 two focus groups will take place during ISA
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Dr. Devon Cantwell-Chavez @devoncantwell.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
We still have nominations open committees! These committees have room for grad students, early career folks, and senior folks. It's a great opportunity to meet folks in the subfield and help build a collaborative community!
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 11/02/2025
🌍✨ Calling all early-career scholars! ✨🌍 Join us at #ISA2025 in Chicago for the Environmental Studies Section's Speed Mentoring Roundtable! 🚀 Connect with great mentors & get advice on: 💼 Navigating the job market 📚 Publishing your research 🎓 Teaching strategies 📢 Public engagement & more!
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
The Scholar Award Committee manages the nomination and award process for the Distinguished Scholar Award, the Engaged Scholar Award, and the Graduate Student Paper Award.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Outreach Committee — 2 positions (2-year term)
The Outreach Committee is responsible for getting the word out about ISA-ESS to a broader audience. In particular, the committee:
seeks ensure that graduate students, junior scholars, and scholars from underrepresented populations are aware of and find benefit from becoming a part of the ESS. 
regularly reaches out to groups of people who might not know about or be active in ESS to provide information about the benefits of participating. 
creates events, activities, and services (such as special panels or other events at conferences or during the year) focused on mentoring and provision of other information or opportunities to a broad community of ESS-related scholars and teachers. 
solicits and considers requests for whatever ESS budget is allocated to conduct ESS events at conferences outside of the main ISA conference, with an eye toward raising the profile of ESS.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Harold and Margaret Sprout Award Committee — 3 positions (2-year term)
The Harold and Margaret Sprout Award Committee is responsible for selecting the annual winner of the Harold and Margaret Sprout Award for the best book in global environmental politics.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Nominating Committee — 2 positions (2-year term)
The Nominating Committee:
seeks to ensure a slate representative reflecting the diversity within the section, including various disciplines, intellectual and methodological stances, ages and sexes, institutions, and geographic locations. 
solicits nominations for section officers
runs the elections for section officers
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Executive Committee — 3 positions (2-year term)
The Executive Committee:
 appoints the office of secretary; 
appoints committees, 
appoints the section newsletter editor and webmaster; 
enacts budgets and dues; 
sets rules and tentative agenda for the annual meeting of members; 
conducts the business of the section at times between the annual meetings of members.
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
It's election time for the ISA-ESS section! We have many seats open! We are welcoming self-nominations as well as nominations of others; if you nominate someone, please be sure to have their consent beforehand. Nominations due Friday, January 24, 2025, 11:59pm EST forms.gle/LRZiGiUDdoHE...
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2025 ESS Committee Nominations
Please nominate yourself or others for an ESS committee position by Friday, January 24, 2025 by 11:59pm EST. Self nominations are strongly-encouraged and there is no difference between self- and peer-...
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Jean-Frédéric Morin @jfmorin.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
Student essay competition on environmental agreements 🌱📝. Submit your paper using the IEADB dataset; You could win the $500 Ron Mitchell Prize 🏆. Don't miss this opportunity! More info: www.iea.ulaval.ca/en/essay-com...
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Jean-Frédéric Morin @jfmorin.bsky.social · 11/11/2024
As many of us are moving to this platform, I've created a list of researchers active in global environmental governance. It might be a useful starting point, and I'll continue adding to it as I discover more go.bsky.app/7sZRvzU
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 16/09/2024
Folks, our event on how to pursue an #academic #career in Africa, Asia and the Pacific is tomorrow! Register if you haven't already ⬇️ bit.ly/AfricaAsiaPacific
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Might be of interest to @isaipssection.bsky.social @isa-canada.bsky.social @europeanisa.bsky.social @mybisa.bsky.social @environmentalpol.bsky.social
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Event #2: Mastering the Academic Job Market in #NorthAmerica, #SouthAmerica and #Europe 24 September, 2024 | 7:00-8:30a PST (Los Angeles); 9:00-10:30a Buenos Aires; 10:00-11:30a New York; 3:00-4:30p London; 4:00-5:30p Berlin Register Here to Event #2: bit.ly/AmericaEurope
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Event #1: Mastering the Academic Job Market in #Africa, #Asia, and the #Pacific 17 September, 2024 | 12:00-1:30pm UTC+2 (Johannesburg ); 3:30-5:00p New Delhi; 8:00- 9:30p Sydney Register for Event #1: bit.ly/AfricaAsiaPacific
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
Event Highlights: ● Expert advice from ESS academics at various career stages ● Insights into regional job market trends ● Open Q&A Session following job discussion panel
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ISA-Environmental Studies Section @isaess.bsky.social · 04/09/2024
These events are organized by the Outreach Committee of the Environmental Studies Section of the International Studies Association (ESS-ISA). If you have any questions, please contact us at environmentalstudiessectionisa@gmail.com
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