Canadian Ecopolitics in the Anthropocene: New podcast features OC's Dr. Rosalind Warner
In the latest episode of The Ecopolitics Podcast (episode 4.11), Okanagan College’s own Dr. Rosalind Warner is featured as a key guest, spotlighting her leadership in Canadian environmental politics and her commitment to educating the next generation of change-makers. This episode, titled “Canadian Ecopolitics in the Anthropocene,” offers a timely exploration of how pressing issues—like resource extraction, federalism, and settler colonialism—continue to shape Canada’s environmental landscape in the mid-2020s.
Dr. Warner joins host Dr. Peter Andrée from Carleton University, Dr. Will Greaves from the University of Victoria, and Dr. Peter Stoett from Ontario Tech University. Together, this expert panel discusses insights from their 2025 co-authored book, Canadian Ecopolitics, published by University of Toronto Press. Their conversation critically examines the challenges faced by Canada as a settler colonial country striving to address the complex, interconnected issues of climate change, sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.
In the podcast, Dr. Warner emphasizes the importance of new forms of civil society activism, Indigenous environmental leadership, and the growing international recognition of nature’s rights. She highlights how these movements are sources of hope and inspiration at a time when planetary limits are being tested. The episode covers how Canadian ecopolitics is evolving to bridge activism and policymaking, encouraging a broader, long-term perspective on what a sustainable future could look like.
"The things we do today are consequential for the future, and I really believe that this is a message that we can bring home and that we can help young people to see that they can really make a difference today more than probably any other time in our history." - Dr. Warner
Dr. Warner’s contributions to the field extend far beyond podcast conversations. As a Professor of Political Science at Okanagan College, she is respected for her research and teaching in areas such as global environmental politics, rights of nature, earth system law, Canadian foreign policy, global health, and disaster risk governance. Beyond the classroom, Dr. Warner is recognized for her service as a Director of the Canadian Environmental Network and as a Research Fellow at the Earth System Governance Project. Her editorial work with major Canadian journals further underscores her influence on the scholarly and policy communities.
For Okanagan College, Dr. Warner’s work exemplifies the institution’s commitment to addressing today’s most critical issues through intellectual leadership and public engagement. By featuring on The Ecopolitics Podcast, she not only shares her expertise with a broader audience but also strengthens the College’s reputation as a hub of academic excellence in political science and environmental studies.
Listeners can find the episode on popular podcast platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher and TuneIn, or access additional resources, including transcripts and pedagogical materials, on The Ecopolitics Podcast website. Whether you are a student, fellow educator, or engaged citizen, Dr. Warner’s insights are both informative and inspiring for anyone interested in the future of Canadian environmental politics.
Tune in to celebrate the outstanding contributions of Dr. Rosalind Warner and discover why Okanagan College continues to be at the forefront of Canadian ecopolitical education and research.