Observatories for humanities researchers
Our observatory network brings together regional research hubs across Africa, Asia-Pacific, the Arctic, East Asia, Europe, Latin America, North America, and Oceania to address pressing environmental and climate challenges.
African Observatory
Preserving the Earth
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Asia Pacific Observatory
Torward Blue Humanities
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Circumpolar Observatory
Climate Change
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East Asia Observatory
Impact of Agriculture
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European Observatory
New Human Condition
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Latin American Observatory
Fostering Peace
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North American Observatory
Integrate the Humanities
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Oceania Observatory
Ocean Imaginaries
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Leadership of the Humanities for the Environment Global Network
The leadership of the Humanities for the Environment reflects our commitment to international collaboration, scholarly excellence, and environmental engagement. Through the Executive Board and the participation of member institutions, HfE fosters a shared vision that connects humanities research with meaningful environmental action across regions and cultures.
Executive Officers
2018 - present
Poul Holm
President
Joni Adamson
Secretary General
Steven Hartman
Treasurer
Founding Convenors and Directors
Sally Kitch
North American Observatory
Arizona State University, USA
2012 – present
Iain McCalman
Oceania Observatory
University of Sydney, AU
2012 – 2018
Poul Holm
European Observatory
Trinity College Dublin, EU
2012 – present
Advisory Board/Directors and Founding Conveners
James Ogude
African Observatory Director
Hsinya Huang
Asia Pacific Observatory Director
Steven Hartman
Circumpolar Observatory Director
Kirill Thompson
East Asia Observatory Director
Poul Holm
European Observatory Director
Juan Carlos Galeano
Latin American Observatory Co-Director
Jorge Reinel Pulecio Yate
Latin American Observatory Co-Director
Joni Adamson
North American Observatory Director
Thom van Dooren
Oceania Observatory Director