The 1864 cyclone in India pushed the British to institutionalize meteorology not to protect coastal communities, but to strengthen colonial control. Cyclone science evolved within power, not apart from it.

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We began an academic project at Oulu Univ, Finland, exploring #commonisation #decommonisation as historical processes to draw lessons for future #ecologicalgovernance.
We now continue this dialogue at Kagawa University, Takamatsu, Japan, from 26 September to 2 October 2025.

The Khasi tribes of Meghalaya NE India, build very long bamboo bridges across rivers and valleys. These natural flyovers passed through dense jungle and wetlands & connected remote villages, averting the danger of wildlife. It symbolises a deep bond between the Khasi people and their environment.

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