Reversing the arrow of arrears: A primer on the concept of “ecological debt” and its value for environmental justice

Rikard Warlenius, Gregory Pierce, Andreas Malm, Alf Hornborg, Martin Oulu, Vasna Ramasar

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Abstract

The aim of this paper is directly linked to the context within which it has been drafted, as ecological debt (including climate debt) has been identified as a key Ejolt concept, one that is in need of better elucidation if EJOs are to operationalize its possibilities in their ongoing activities. Readers of this paper (and especially EJO activists) should in this way not only find themselves introduced in a general sense to the concept of ecolo- gical debt but should also find inspiration in reflecting on how the concept might be of use in their ongoing struggles against inequality and injustice wherever they work in the world. As such, the action research that Ejolt represents, which aims at greater reciprocity and collaboration between academic theorization and civil practice, are further developed and normalised through the present text.
Original languageEnglish
Number of pages35
Publication statusSubmitted - 2013
EventWorkshop on ecological debt, including climate debt - Abuja, Nigeria
Duration: 2013 Mar 20 → …

Conference

ConferenceWorkshop on ecological debt, including climate debt
Country/TerritoryNigeria
CityAbuja
Period2013/03/20 → …

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Social and Economic Geography

Free keywords

  • ecological debt
  • climate debt
  • environmental justice

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