Instituto de Estudios sobre Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional
Nazioarteko Lankidetza eta Garapenari Buruzko Ikasketa Institutua
Instituto de Estudios sobre Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional
Nazioarteko Lankidetza eta Garapenari Buruzko Ikasketa Institutua
Instituto de Estudios sobre Desarrollo y Cooperación Internacional
Nazioarteko Lankidetza eta Garapenari Buruzko Ikasketa Institutua
Este número de Ecología Política explora la problemática de los residuos como síntoma y consecuencia de un modelo económico insostenible basado en el consumo y el crecimiento ilimitado. A través de casos emblemáticos, como los plásticos en los océanos o los vertederos saturados de ropa desechable, se analiza cómo estos desechos no solo contaminan, sino que reflejan profundas desigualdades sociales y económicas.
Desde el ecologismo de los pobres y las luchas de movimientos recicladores, los textos reunidos cuestionan las soluciones tecnocráticas que perpetúan la injusticia ambiental y presentan alternativas transformadoras. Modelos de gestión basados en justicia social y ecológica, iniciativas por el decrecimiento y el reconocimiento de los recicladores como actores clave inspiran un cambio hacia sistemas más justos y sostenibles.
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Nuestro presente está plagado de contradicciones, inseguridades e incertidumbres y, cada vez, de más conflictividad. El fin del orden neoliberal ha complejizado las realidades, ya sean de naturaleza local o transnacional. No son pocos los que buscan explicaciones fáciles que acaban deformando la lente a través de la cual se observan los hechos.
En paralelo, el capitalismo contemporáneo estimula una cultura política cuyos efectos oscilan entre la generación de pasividad y de agresividad. Como indica Santiago Álvarez Cantalapiedra en la Introducción:
«El mayor logro del capitalismo contemporáneo ha sido hacernos creer que se trata simplemente de un sistema económico y no lo que realmente es: un modo de producción cultural que da lugar a un tipo de sujeto que ha declinado la obligación de hacerle frente».
En esta fase del capitalismo se ha alentado un modelo gerencial focalizando en el éxito personal que alimenta la meritocracia y la excelencia individualizada, incitando, de nuevo, la glorificación del “gran hombre”, el emprendedor de éxito (multi)millonario. En la cara oculta de la moneda, actúa un capitalismo precarizador, individualista y darwinista que está conduciendo a un modelo político de corte autoritario que amenaza la democracia.
Las condiciones parecen invitar al desarrollo de subjetividades dominadas por los reflujos del consumismo, la competitividad y la polarización, con la atomización social como resultado.
En este enjambre de ideas y relatos contrapuestos, es más necesario que nunca alentar sujetos capaces de avanzar una cultura política a favor de la emancipación y la justicia.
El número 168 de Papeles de relaciones ecosociales y cambio global se interroga por las condiciones políticas, sociales y culturales necesarias para abrir este camino.
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El Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) de los Países Bajos es un órgano independiente que asesora al Gobierno y al Parlamento sobre política exterior, en particular sobre cuestiones relativas a los derechos humanos, la paz y la seguridad, la cooperación al desarrollo y la integración europea. La AIV produce informes de asesoramiento a iniciativa propia o a petición del Gobierno o del Parlamento. Están disponibles en varios idiomas (todos en inglés y francés; algunos en alemán; y otros con un pequeño resumen en español) y todos están accesibles on line. Editan también las Advisory Letter. Última entregaThe necessity of global climate justice
Climate change is a global problem that requires a global solution. Achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement is a collective task in which everyone has a role to play. However, the climate transition is taking place in a world characterized by great inequality. The poorest countries, which have contributed the least to the problem, are in many ways the hardest hit by climate change. In addition, they have less access to the resources needed to shape the climate transition and, at the same time, face the challenge of substantially increasing total energy generation to meet development needs. Finally, the transition itself may lead to unfair effects, such as misconducts in the extraction of needed resources. Disponible [aquí] (https://www.advisorycouncilinternationalaffairs.nl/documents/publications/2023/12/01/the-necessity-of-global-climate-justice) This lack of international climate justice makes achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement and halting global warming impossible. It also increases inequality, poverty, instability and conflict. For these and other reasons, the AIV emphasizes that it is in the Dutch interest to step up efforts for international climate justice. In this report, the AIV makes concrete recommendations on how the Netherlands can work towards this. Disponible aquí |
Geopolitical developments are forcing the EU, and therefore the Netherlands, to consider ways of strengthening the international position of the euro. China, Russia, Brazil, Saudi Arabia, India and an increasing number of emerging economies are seeking an alternative to the current hegemony of the US dollar. The rules-based multilateral order is under pressure and the importance of power relations is increasing, including in the monetary domain. Insufficient consideration has been given to this strategic dimension in the Dutch debate. The AIV calls on the government to demonstrate greater urgency and commitment regarding this issue. In this advisory report the AIV makes a number of recommendations for strengthening the international role of the euro.
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Türkiye's geopolitical role is now more important than ever. Located on the border between East and West and on the Black Sea, this NATO Ally maintains it can mediate in the war in Ukraine. In addition Türkiye fulfils a crucial role for the European Union in managing migration from fragile regions.
The relationship with Türkiye needs to be conceived in more strategic terms. Türkiye’s role on the world stage presents considerable dilemmas for the Netherlands. A proactive policy on the basis of various scenarios will enable the Netherlands to anticipate developments in and around Türkiye, according to the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) in the advisory report ‘The Geopolitical Role of Türkiye: Trends and Future Scenarios’.
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The rule of law, democracy and human rights are under serious pressure. Global power relations, the rise of autocratic regimes, migration issues and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine are compelling the Dutch government to change its approach to human rights policy. The strategy needs to change. These are the conclusions of the advisory report ‘Human Rights: A Core Interest in the Current Geopolitical Context’, which the Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) published on 7 July 2022.
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The government announced in its coalition agreement that it would develop a Dutch Global Health Strategy. This is a positive step, as the alarming experiences with the COVID-19 pandemic and global inequality in access to healthcare and healthcare services have shown once more that existing global health policy is inadequate. However, a Global Health Strategy is only likely to succeed if the Netherlands aligns its priorities with those of the World Health Organization (WHO) and is prepared to promote global health in the broadest sense.
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Rapid and structural changes in the global balance of political and economic power have prompted a debate in Europe on the need to modernise European industrial policy. Achieving greater strategic autonomy is a goal that is garnering widespread support in the EU, and one that the Dutch government endorses too, though it also stresses the importance of preserving an open economy. The future of European industrial policy is hugely significant for the Netherlands, not least because of the Dutch economy’s dependence on international markets, and the Netherlands’ strong industrial sector.
The government has asked the AIV to advise on how the Netherlands can best position itself in the EU debate on industrial policy. In its request for advice, the government also asks what the Netherlands’ stance should be towards international partners outside the EU. Lastly, the government asks the AIV to advise on whether the Netherlands needs to adjust its position on European industrial policy.
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Fully autonomous weapon systems cannot be deployed in accordance with the rules of international humanitarian law and must therefore be prohibited. There is also a need for better regulation of semi-autonomous weapon systems. The AIV and the CAVV call on the Dutch government to make efforts to this end. The Netherlands should also invest in the development and responsible use of new defence technologies in collaboration with NATO countries.
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Social protection, particularly income security, demonstrably improves the position of the poorest people in Africa. The Advisory Council on International Affairs (AIV) believes that Dutch involvement in social protection programmes is most successful when it is part of a multilateral effort and takes account of local conditions. There is no point in the Netherlands participating in social protection initiatives if locally there is a lack of political will, stability or trust between citizens and their government. To make long-term funding possible, the AIV also recommends that the Netherlands press internationally for combating tax avoidance.
Disponible aquí.
The will of the people?. The erosion of democracy under the Rule of Law in Europe.