Economy, Ecology and Conflicts: New Experiences and Theoretical Insights from the World’s Mountains
Mountains are increasingly influenced by global and local changes, including rising temperatures, which impact ecological, social, and economic dynamics. The growing interest in mountain regions, driven by climate change, brings both opportunities and risks, such as increased housing demand, land use changes, competition in agriculture, and shifts in tourism. These changes could disrupt the delicate ecological balance and affect local communities. The focus is on how mountain areas, traditionally energy and resource providers, are involved in the transition to renewable resources, which may have local environmental, social, and economic consequences.
This call for papers invites critical research on the future of mountain environments, especially regarding the integration of mountains into global markets and the conflicts arising from resource extraction in non-European regions. The goal is to explore case studies and methods that challenge mainstream sustainability models, addressing issues of justice, governance, and alternative economies. The deadline to submit an abstract is 1 February 2025.
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