Towards a Concept of Ecological Sovereignty

Working Paper 01:Towards a Concept of Ecological Sovereignty

Sovereignty is often framed through competition over resources and borders. This paper examines how ‘national interest’ drives expansion while ignoring ecological limits and calls for a shift toward popular and ecological sovereignty, drawing on movements that challenge dominant growth models and offer more sustainable paths for collective survival in today’s polycrisis.

Author: Sabrina Fernandes

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