Pedagogies of Peace and Coexistence in a More-than-Human World: An Intergenerational Dialogue on Educational Peacebuilding and Climate Action around the Globe (chapter in "Handbook on Comparative Education")
Publisher: ElgarOnline
Author(s): Mary Abura, Kathy Bickmore, Edward J. Brantmeier, Virginia Cawagas, Hilary Cremin, Nicki L. Gerstner, Christine Joo, Riya Kartha, Kevin Kester, William W. McInerney, Rira Seo, Toh Swee-Hin, and Tongnan Xie
Date: 2025
Topics: Climate Change
This dialogical essay, based on a recent conference panel, features a conversation among 13 peace educators exploring critical intersections of peace, education, intercultural coexistence, and environmental stewardship. Informed by postcolonial and posthumanist perspectives, the dialogue includes reflective and artistic insights from senior scholars and emerging academics. Participants from nine countries share their experiences as educators, activists, and peace practitioners, addressing key issues in comparative and peace education. The discussion highlights global perspectives on social and ecological responsibilities across generations. The chapter concludes with a poetic prayer inspired by Louis MacNeice, emphasizing transformative peace education practices.