Navigating the pluriversal terrain: dilemmas, dynamic diversities, and synergies

This paper outlines the shared purpose of the edited collection, The Prospects of a Pluriversal Transition: to explore the dynamisms and dilemmas of fostering systemic and synergic transformations through the lens of pluriversal politics. It situates the collection within the context of escalating intertwined crises and introduces the central dilemma addressed by its contributions: the tension between preserving the richness of diversity on the one hand and working across differences and overcoming divisions necessary for transformative action on the other. The paper introduces the concept of 'compartmentalization' as a framework for examining the onto-epistemological and praxiological underpinnings of this grand dilemma. It provides an overview of the contributions, highlighting how they address the challenges of navigating fragmentation and interconnectedness while proposing relational, ethical, and governance strategies. The paper frames the collection's contributions within a shared critical agenda, providing a foundation for pluriversal pathways to systemic change and future activist-scholar dialogue.