In this blog post, Zahra and David explore the complexities of interdisciplinary research within the context of the Anthropocene, drawing on their experiences in the SGSAH EARTH Scholarship Programme. They reflect on the challenges of foregrounding difference without falling into generalization, romanticisation, or appropriation. Zahra discusses shelter-making practices among the Bakhtiari people of Iran, while David focuses on Nigerian coastal histories and the politics of environmental narratives. Both emphasize the need for care, context, and ethical engagement when working across disciplines and with marginalized communities. Their reflections call for critical, creative, and responsible approaches to collaboration in climate-related scholarship.
This is the final entry in a series of pieces provided by participants of the EARTH Scholarship Programme for 2025.