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Posted in Cologne News, Publications on Apr 14, 2026.

The Futures of Royal Animals in Cameroon’s Grassfields: From Literary Imagination to Participatory Foresight

'The Futures of Royal Animals in Cameroon’s Grassfields: From Literary Imagination to Participatory Foresight.' Published in ‘World Futures Review’ Kenneth Toah Nsah’s research explores the intersection of literary analysis and participatory foresight to address the survival of ‘royal’ and ‘sacred’ animals in the Cameroon Grassfields. Focusing on species of deep cultural significance, such as lions, leopards, elephants, buffaloes, and the Bannerman’s Turaco, the study examines their vulnerability amidst the global biodiversity crisis.

Posted in Cologne News, News on Apr 10, 2026.

Recent Publications by MESH staff

Here follows an update on the recent publications by MESH staff

Posted in Blog on Apr 08, 2026.

A Taste of Ticuna - The Revival of Ancestral Recipes

In the Amazon, the traditional recipes of the Ticuna communities (one of the indigenous ethnic groups), are a precious heritage passed down and continually refined through generations, carrying deep historical, cultural, and ecological wisdom. However, traditional cooking methods have gradually disappeared, especially among the younger generation. To protect this invaluable knowledge, the women of one Ticuna community have spontaneously formed an innovative group called “Sabores y Sabores Ticuna,” dedicated to reviving traditional recipes. They pass down the traditions, incorporate new ideas, sparking the younger generation’s interest in Ticuna culture and the natural environment.

Posted in ASU news, News on Apr 02, 2026.

Humanities for the Environment (HFE) Distinguished Lecture, Seres Puentes Award

Celebratory news from the BRIDGES Flagship Hub at ASU. At the 2026 Humanities for the Environment (HFE) Distinguished Lecture, Professor Hsinya Huang, a Distinguished Professor of American and Comparative Literature at Taiwan’s National Sun Yat-sen University (NSYSU), was honoured as the latest recipient of the Seres Puentes Award.

Posted in BRIDGES IPO news, News on Apr 01, 2026.

UNESCO-MOST BRIDGES Strategic Initiatives for 2026–2028

During 2026-2028, BRIDGES intends to launch four high-impact international co-production projects to position BRIDGES as a significant driver of policy-relevant knowledge creation through transdisciplinary and intercultural co-production.