Antonio Augusto Rossotto Ioris Livres

Focusing on the development of water sustainability indicators, the book examines environmental, economic, and social aspects of sustainable water management. It analyzes catchments in Scotland and Brazil, integrating international insights and local stakeholder input to establish key criteria such as water quality, efficiency, and public participation. The framework is built through a participatory approach, utilizing both quantitative and qualitative data. Ultimately, it aims to foster critical thinking regarding water use and conservation practices.

Focusing on the philosophical foundations of environmental statehood, this book critically examines the development of environmental regulation from the early 20th century to contemporary ecological modernisation and the neoliberal approach to nature. It explores the historical context and evolution of policies, offering insights into how political and ecological dynamics shape state actions and regulatory frameworks.

The book presents findings from over a decade of research in the southern Amazon, focusing on the agricultural frontier's expansion, the growth of an agribusiness economy, and the development of regional infrastructure, including roads, dams, and urban centers. It highlights the complex interplay between economic growth and environmental impacts in this vital region.

Focusing on the genocidal violence against the Guarani-Kaiowa people in Brazil since the 1970s, this book offers a thorough analysis of the underlying causes and consequences of their suffering. It delves into the historical context and explores the broader implications of such violence on indigenous communities, providing a critical perspective on the ongoing impact of genocide in contemporary society.

This book deals with past legacies and emerging challenges associated with agriculture production, water and environmental management, and local and national development. It offers a critical interpretation of the tensions associated with the failures of mainstream regulatory regimes and the impacts of global agri-food chains. The various chapters include conceptual and empirical material from research carried out in Brazil, India and Europe. The assessment takes into account the dilemmas faced by farmers, companies, policy-makers and the international community related to growing food demand, water scarcity and environmental degradation. The book also questions most government reactions to those problems that tend to reproduce old, productivist approaches and are normally under the powerful influence of global corporations, mega-supermarkets and investment funds. Its overall message is that the trajectory of agriculture, rural development and environmental management are integralelements of the broader search for justice and novel socio-ecological thinking.