Ecological Economics in Latin America — New Open-Access Book
We are pleased to announce the book Ecological Economics in Latin America, edited by Junior Garcia and published by GEMAECO/UFPR, now available for free download in digital format (Portuguese and Spanish).
A Collaborative Regional Effort
This collective work gathers researchers from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Mexico, Peru, and Costa Rica, including Aleida Azamar Alonso, Daniel Caixeta Andrade, Daniela Guerra Basedas, Federico Zuberman, Ivannia Bolaños Herrera, José Carlos Silva-Macher, Marco Otoya Chavarriá, Raquel Viviana Neyra Soupplet, and Salvador Peniche Camps. Together, they reflect on the development and perspectives of Ecological Economics in their countries and across the region.
Rethinking Development from Latin America
The motivation behind the book lies in the need to disseminate and strengthen Ecological Economics in Latin America—advancing both academic debates and political practices.
By recognizing the region’s ecological, social, and cultural specificities, the authors advocate for valuing diverse economic practices and ways of coexisting with nature that often remain invisible within conventional paradigms.
By reinforcing a critical and transformative perspective, Latin American Ecological Economics helps rethink development, progress, and well-being. This effort is crucial for addressing the global socio-ecological crisis and inequality, connecting territorial knowledge and practices to build more just, resilient, and supportive futures.
About the Project
The book forms part of the project “Ecological Economics: Theory and Practice in Latin America,” which aims to strengthen regional collaboration and promote transformative approaches to sustainability.
