Field Encounters and Ethical Frontiers: Insightful Webinar on Tibetan Plateau Yaks To Held on Jan 27th Supported by CBCGDF Media

On January 27, 2024, the webinar on "Field Encounters and Animal Ethics in Multi-Species Ethnography: A Case Study of Yaks in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau Pastoral Areas," co-organized by the Biology and Science Committee of the China Biodiversity Conservation and Green Development Foundation (CBCGDF), is set to take place online. This collaborative event is hosted by AiYi Education and CAPS, with CBCGDF Media providing live online coverage. We extend a warm invitation to all interested parties to join us for this enlightening discussion.

The distinguished host for this online event is Professor Guo Peng, Associate Professor at the School of Philosophy and Social Development at Shandong University and Director of the Animal Protection Research Center at Shandong University. The two featured conversationalists are Yang Bo, a Ph.D. student in anthropology at University College London, and Jiang Jiarong, a Ph.D. student in anthropology at the London School of Economics.

This lecture focuses on the emerging trend of multi-species ethnography and its field practices as a methodology. The session will begin with a brief introduction to the theoretical roots of this field within the social sciences, particularly anthropology. It will then delve into discussions and insights regarding animal ethics and field encounters. Specific aspects to be explored include tensions between ethical theories in practice, unforeseen collisions, the mutual vulnerability between humans and animals, aesthetics, embodied experiences, and problematized scenarios.

Both guests are currently conducting doctoral field research in the Ganzi Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Sichuan and the Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai. Yaks, as the primary animal companions in Tibetan nomadic livelihoods, are the focal point of their research. Ethics has been a driving force in negotiating relationships between researchers and research partners throughout the extensive ethnographic fieldwork. Now, the scope expands to include animal ethics in the realm of research subjects and field reflections. The aim is to foster discussions and explorations with a diverse and multidisciplinary audience. Your participation is most welcome as we delve into the complexities of multi-species ethnography and its ethical considerations in the unique context of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau pastoral areas.

Reported by Wendy

Editor: Daisy

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