In this open access book, ecological economics and political ecology traditions converge into a single academic school. The book constitutes a common ground where multiple and critical voices are expressed, covering a broad scope of urgent matters at the crossroad between society, economy and...

"In the face of climate change and resulting environmental and social crises, sustainable consumption has become a widely discussed issue and a key plank of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. The majority of the sustainable consumption research uses the SDG framework, but this only serves...

Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Table of Contents -- 1 Addressing Our Environmental Crisis -- 2 Beyond False Solutions -- 3 The Case Against Economic Growth -- 4 The Degrowth Alternative -- 5 Questions and Critiques -- 6 Pathways for Change -- References --...

"This book demonstrates that a holistic approach to the bioeconomy is essential if it is to achieve its full potential in driving economic growth while simultaneously providing ecological, social and technological benefits. Definitions of the 'bioeconomy' vary but in general it incorporates the...

"The bioeconomy is steadily becoming more important in regional, national and European public policies. As it encompasses the transformation of agricultural, marine and organic resources into food, feed, fuels, energy and materials, the bioeconomy should become a major new industry, outlining...

1. Introduction to Biorights -- 2. Rights Based Approach in Conservation -- 3. Biorights of Commons -- 4. Biorights as a Financial Mechanism -- 5. Economics of Biorights -- 6. Biorights in Local Context -- 7. Biorights in the Climate Milieu -- 8. Biorights in Pandemic Crisis.