In the Land of Olives and Vines: A Conversation about Climate Justice as Political Resistance in Palestine

A unique exploration of climate justice as a form of political resistance emerges from the conversation between journalist Sheila Reid and three student journalists, centered around their live journalism piece 'Letter from Battir.' The work, developed during an international journalism course focused on food reporting through decolonial and community-based perspectives, sheds light on the struggles faced by the West Bank village of Battir. Presented at the 2023 International Live Journalism Festival, this piece highlights global climate issues, particularly in the context of Palestine's cultural landscape, offering a nuanced understanding of how local communities engage with climate justice as an act of defiance against systemic challenges.

Reid, S. (2025). In the Land of Olives and Vines: A Conversation about Climate Justice as Political Resistance in Palestine. Canadian Theatre Review, 203, 59–63. https://doi.org/10.3138/ctr.203.010