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This book invites us to reflect on the restoration of terrestrial ecosystems in the context of a region whose identity is still under construction, Latin America and the Caribbean, immersed in a social, economic, ecological and political... more
This book invites us to reflect on the restoration of terrestrial
ecosystems in the context of a region whose identity
is still under construction, Latin America and the Caribbean,
immersed in a social, economic, ecological and political
crisis, whose roots originate historically and politically
in colonialism and in the prevailing model of capital
accumulation. For the first time, insights and practical
experiences on restoration are gathered from most Latin-
American and Caribbean countries. Furthermore, this
book offers a social approach to restoration, which will
likely become preponderant in this field and in this region.
The authors claim that a Latin-American knowledge
of restoration is under construction and that this discipline
can be a significant tool to empower local populations,
which might, in turn, lead to a collective action of
change.
Case studies from 11 countries of the region were compiled,
involving multiple voices that emerge beyond generalist
principles and with a bottom-up approach. The main
idea of the book is to open a debate about the identity of
ecological and social restoration in this region.
This book is targeted to restoration specialists, volunteers,
environmental managers, researchers, politicians and
NGOs working on the complexity of socioecological restoration
in a region with unavoidable social problems. It is
intended for people with similar concerns to those of the
chapters' authors. This work tries to integrate a movement
on the rise, almost silent, born with its own narratives of
successes and failures that do not hinder its development.
Finally, the determination and commitment of Latin-
American and Caribbean social actors to restore not only
natural values but also social, ethical and cultural ones is
remarkable.
ecosystems in the context of a region whose identity
is still under construction, Latin America and the Caribbean,
immersed in a social, economic, ecological and political
crisis, whose roots originate historically and politically
in colonialism and in the prevailing model of capital
accumulation. For the first time, insights and practical
experiences on restoration are gathered from most Latin-
American and Caribbean countries. Furthermore, this
book offers a social approach to restoration, which will
likely become preponderant in this field and in this region.
The authors claim that a Latin-American knowledge
of restoration is under construction and that this discipline
can be a significant tool to empower local populations,
which might, in turn, lead to a collective action of
change.
Case studies from 11 countries of the region were compiled,
involving multiple voices that emerge beyond generalist
principles and with a bottom-up approach. The main
idea of the book is to open a debate about the identity of
ecological and social restoration in this region.
This book is targeted to restoration specialists, volunteers,
environmental managers, researchers, politicians and
NGOs working on the complexity of socioecological restoration
in a region with unavoidable social problems. It is
intended for people with similar concerns to those of the
chapters' authors. This work tries to integrate a movement
on the rise, almost silent, born with its own narratives of
successes and failures that do not hinder its development.
Finally, the determination and commitment of Latin-
American and Caribbean social actors to restore not only
natural values but also social, ethical and cultural ones is
remarkable.