Problem
Ecological imperialism
Nature:
Ecological imperialism is an explanatory concept, introduced by Alfred Crosby, that points out the contribution of European biological species such as animals, plants and pathogens in the success of European colonists. Crosby wrote Ecological Imperialism: The Biological Expansion of Europe, 900-1900 in 1986. He used the term "Neo-Europes" to describe the places colonized and conquered by Europeans.
Broader Problems:
Imperialism Narrower Problems:
Human domination of natureCommercialization of natureUnconstrained exploitation of natural resources Related Problems:
Covert imperialismEcological authoritarianism Aggravates:
Natural environment degradationErosion of biological diversityRival claims for conservation landUnethical practice of the life sciencesInappropriate projection of values onto other cultures Strategies:
Applying ecological footprint analysisReducing imperialismEmploying ecological imperialism Values:
Imperialism Subject(s):
Geography → EcologyRelated UN Sustainable Development Goals:
Problem Type:
C: Cross-sectoral problems Date of last update
10.07.2019 – 18:45 CEST