Reka Marton is a student member of the Saxinger research group at the APRI within the socio-cultural systems research group. She graduated with a Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences and Policy from Central European University. Her master’s thesis focused on the controversies surrounding deep-sea mining, exploring the narratives of various stakeholders, including industry, policymakers, and Indigenous communities, through discourse analysis.
Reka’s research delves into the intersection of extractivism and environmental justice, examining how the push for deep-sea mining in international waters presents both opportunities and risks for the global environment and marginalized communities. Her thesis contributed to understanding the socio-political dimensions of deep-sea mining, highlighting the conflicts between economic interests and the need for sustainable ocean management. Reka is member of the research project “Beyond Hot Air – Conversations around critical raw materials supply for the ‘green’ transition”.
Reka’s passion for the Arctic began during her undergraduate studies in marine science, where she developed a keen interest in the socioecological dynamics of the polar regions. In her coursework, she explored topics such as harp seal hunting, the resilience of Arctic Indigenous communities to climate change, and sustainable tourism policies in the polar regions. It was the human-environment interaction in these fragile ecosystems that captivated her the most, deepening her dedication to understanding and protecting the Arctic.
Reka is passionate about transdisciplinary research and advocates for the inclusion of Indigenous knowledge systems in environmental decision-making. Her research interests include critical environmental studies, narrative theory, environmental justice, marine policy, and sustainability.
