Ecofeminism

As the climate crisis intensifies on the African continent, we look at the rich history of intersectional environmentalism of the continent. 

The militant feminist theorised about the parallels between feminist and environmental struggles but didn’t win many over.

How the American biologist changed the course of the environmental movement through her seminal work Silent Spring.

Can identifying the strands of thought linking all forms of domination help us to better fight against them?

The burden of essential work has fallen heavily on the shoulders of women during the pandemic, even as the economy continues to undervalue them.

Green politics, extended and more clearly articulated to deal with today’s global politics, can transform lives and the liberal international order.

Building shock-resistant societies calls for a break with capitalist logic to propose solutions that prioritise wellbeing while factoring in ecological limits.

Menstrual capitalism reproduces deeply entrenched taboos to profit at the expense of wellbeing, environment and gender equality.

It is time for Europe to fulfil its desired role as a standard-bearer in environmental, social and gender-based protection.

To prevent the crystalisation of existing hierarchies and oppression, techno-scientific advances must keep freedom, equality, and sustainability as guiding principles.