Category Archives: Political participation

The Neighborhood is the New Factory

Posted on May 26, 2015 by Giorgio Bertini

The social movements of the unemployed, which first emerged in Argentina in the mid-1990s, challenge traditional representations of the unemployed as lacking political agency and revolutionary potential. While many Marxists and labor organizers have maintained the latter position, Argentina’s recent … Continue reading →

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Climate Protection as a World Citizen Movement

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

Protection of Earth system services is essential for sustainable development. This is why a paradigm shift is needed in society and the economy. It is thus up to all actors – from individuals to businesses to nation states – to … Continue reading →

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Toward fostering Environmental Political Participation: framing an agenda for Environmental Education Research

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Giorgio Bertini

Scholars of environmental education (EE) and education for sustainable development (ESD) have been among the environmental leaders calling for individuals to become increasingly engaged in political action aimed at addressing environmental and sustainability issues. Few, however, have studied how educational … Continue reading →

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