Eco-nationalism in the East Kurdistan, the case of Sharif Bajwar

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ID4464856
AuthorsKamal Soleimani (0000-0003-0370-5930, El Colegio de México, corresponding author)
Year2025
Volume8
Issue5
Pages1650-1673
Publication date2025-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueEnvironment and Planning E Nature and Space (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2514-8486 • E-ISSN: 2514-8494
PublisherSAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1177/25148486251359040
OpenAlexW4412707282
LanguageEN
References cited60

This article examines everyday nationalism in East Kurdistan (also known as Rojhelat) and its resilience within the framework of Kurdish ecological activism. Centering on Sharif Bajwar, the leading eco-nationalist figure in the region, it explores the literary expressions and narratives that emerged from the commemorations and rituals following his tragic death in a wildfire on August 25, 2018. Through the analysis of speeches, slogans, and interviews, the study illustrates how environmental and nationalist struggles intersect in suppressed national communities like Kurdistan. In doing so, it highlights the strong connection between environmental awareness and the Kurdish nationalist movement, contributing to the growing scholarship on eco-nationalism and everyday nationalism studies. The article also explores the perceptions and responses of the Kurdish people in Rojhelat, shedding light on their lived experiences and unique interpretations of Kurdish ecology within the daily political sphere. Employing a flexible chronological approach, the study delves into various aspects of Bajwar's beliefs and initiatives, offering critical insights into his influential role in shaping Kurdish eco-nationalism

Ancient history · Geography · Nationalism · Political science · Politics · Health and Conflict Studies · History · Law · Transboundary Water Resource Management · Turkey's Politics and Society

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