Gökçe Günel

About the Author

Gökçe Günel is an anthropologist whose work explores the intersections of energy, climate change, and urban development in the Middle East. With a focus on Abu Dhabi's ambitious sustainability projects, she examines how futuristic visions of eco-cities and renewable energy infrastructures shape global discourses on environmental futures. Günel's research draws on ethnographic methods to unpack the social, political, and technological dimensions of these initiatives, revealing the tensions between innovation and inequality in rapidly transforming urban landscapes. Her insightful analyses challenge conventional narratives of progress, offering a nuanced perspective on how societies navigate the challenges of a warming world. As an academic and writer, she bridges anthropology with environmental studies, contributing to critical conversations on design and ecology.