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Ethics, entanglement and political ecology WEEK 7 Ethics, Entanglement, and Political Ecology This slide introduces the topics of ethics, entanglement, and political ecology, which are central to understanding the complex relationships betwee humans, technology, and the environment. ...

Ethics, entanglement and political ecology WEEK 7 Ethics, Entanglement, and Political Ecology This slide introduces the topics of ethics, entanglement, and political ecology, which are central to understanding the complex relationships betwee humans, technology, and the environment.  Introduction Ethical Considerations Entanglement Political Ecology Examining the moral and philosophical Exploring the complex interconnections and Analyzing the power dynamics, policies, and frameworks that guide decision-making in dependencies between natural, social, and institutions that shape environmental outcomes environmental issues political systems This presentation will delve into the intricate relationships between ethics, entanglement, and political ecology, and their collective impact on contemporary environmental challenges.  What is Political Ecology? Political ecology is a field of study that examines the complex relationships between political, economic, and social factors, and their impact on the environment. It explores how power dynamics, resource allocation, and decision-making processes influence environmental outcomes, often with a focus on marginalized communities.  Ethical Considerations Justice Rights of Marginalized Communities Ensuring fair and equitable distribution of resources, Protecting the rights, traditional practices, and decision- decision-making power, and access to environmental making authority of indigenous peoples, ethnic benefits and burdens for all members of society, minorities, and other marginalized groups who are including marginalized communities. disproportionately affected by environmental degradation and policy decisions. Equity Addressing historical and ongoing disparities in how different groups are impacted by environmental issues, and prioritizing the needs of the most vulnerable and disadvantaged.  Entanglement Interconnectedness of Human and Non-Human Actors Social Factors Shaping Relationships Political Drivers of Environmental Impacts Complexity of Socio-Ecological Systems  Real-World Scenarios Deforestation in the Amazon Water Scarcity and Conflict Analyze how political ecology can inform the Explore how political ecology can shed light on complex drivers and competing interests behind the power dynamics, resource distribution, and deforestation, including economic development, environmental justice issues underlying water indigenous land rights, and climate change scarcity and cross-border water disputes. mitigation policies. Urban Green Spaces Extractive Industries and Indigenous Investigate how political ecology can inform the Communities design and management of urban green spaces, Analyze how political ecology can be used to considering socioeconomic disparities, gentrification, understand the complex relationships between and community engagement. extractive industries, indigenous land rights, and environmental impacts.  Case Study: Land Grabs Land grabs, or the large-scale acquisition of land by corporations or governments, have significant ethical and environmental consequences that can be analyzed through a political ecology lens. These land acquisitions often displace indigenous communities, destroy fragile ecosystems, and concentrate wealth and power in the hands of a few, leading to complex social, political, and ecological consequences.  Developing Informed Arguments Understand the ethical Analyze the impact of Recognize the Foster critical thinking considerations political decisions interconnectedness of and dialogue Explore how ethical principles and Examine how political choices systems Encourage participants to frameworks inform political and shape environmental policies Develop a holistic perspective engage in constructive ecological decision-making and their consequences for on the interdependence of discussions and exchange processes. ecosystems and communities. political, ecological, and social diverse viewpoints on ethical systems. dilemmas. By cultivating informed arguments, participants will be empowered to navigate the complex intersections of ethics, politics, and ecology, and contribute to shaping a more sustainable and just future.  This presentation has underscored the critical importance of accounting for ethical, entangled, and political dimensions in addressing contemporary environmental challenges. It has emphasized the value of applying political ecology frameworks to real-world scenarios and policy-making, recognizing the complex, interconnected nature of social, ecological, and political factors that shape environmental outcomes.