Biddeford Recreation is excited to work with UNE and offer a unique FREE opportunity for our BOLDER program.
We will be taking a trip to UNE's Harold Alfond Forum. There will be a reception to start with finger foods and drinks followed by a lecture called "War on the Environment".
In this lecture, Professor Malavisi will ponder the futility of war, arguing that the industry of war through the centuries has contributed to our current climate crisis. To address the crisis, she will argue, we must better understand the impact war has and has had on the environment, and challenge a current political ideology that too easily justifies the waging of war as the only solution to conflict.? Many will say that humanity has always engaged in war, so it’s futile to think we could ever abolish it. But this lecture will challenge that notion to the extent that, too often, countries resort to war without considering other alternatives, such as non-violent ones. The fact that war itself is a major contributor to the climate crisis should be reason enough for nation-states to rethink strategies of protection, security, and related matters. This talk will further the analysis by offering a historical and theoretical perspective on war, then move to a contemporary perspective arguing that the dominant political ideology turns to war too easily. It will also examine some immediate and long-term effects of war before concluding with a vision on how best to mitigate the onset of war.
Trip Details
Date: Wednesday, Wednesday 26th, 2025
Time: 11:15pm-2:30pm
Fee: FREE!
Meet at Biddeford Marden's parking lot for all trips. Please arrive 15 minutes before the trip departure time. Park next to the garage and road, away from Marden’s Store.