Project Details
Description
This doctoral research project examines the role of animal and plant-based food advocacy actors in the expansion and promotion of modern veganism and vegetarianism in the Sino-cultural sphere comprised by China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong under a sustainability agenda.
Popular science description
This doctoral project examines the expansion of new approaches to veganism and vegetarianism in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong in connection to animal advocacy and food sustainability.
| Status | Active |
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| Effective start/end date | 2020/09/01 → … |
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This project contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
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SDG 13 Climate Action
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SDG 14 Life Below Water
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SDG 15 Life on Land
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Other Humanities
- Other Social Sciences
Free keywords
- Animal Protection
- social movement
- Asian studies
- sustainability
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Foodscapes of Civil Society: Veg*n advocacy and sustainability transitions in the Sino-cultural sphere
Song Lopez, G., 2026, Lund: Lund University (Media-Tryck). 142 p.Research output: Thesis › Doctoral Thesis (compilation)
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Going Weigen: Animal Advocacy and Sustainability Intersections under Taiwan’s New Vegan Movement
Song Lopez, G., 2025 Oct 1, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Taiwan Studies. 34 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access
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Going Veg*n: Plant-based food advocacy and sustainability intersections in the Sino-cultural Sphere
Song Lopez, G. (Invited speaker)
2025 Apr 8Activity: Talk or presentation › Public lecture/debate/seminar
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European Association of Chinese Studies Conference 2024
Song Lopez, G. (Presenter)
2024 Aug 29Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
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The Political Ecology Network conference (POLLEN24)
Song Lopez, G. (Presenter)
2024 Jun 10Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Participation in conference
Prizes
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IJTS Research Article Competition, 2023-2024
Song Lopez, G. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)