Exploring Freedom in a Global Ecology Sen's Capability Approach as a solution for Environmental Deterioration (original) (raw)

This paper explores the intersection of Sen's Capability Approach (CA) and environmental sustainability, critiquing the conventional development paradigm that has contributed to ecological decline. It argues for reframing well-being and resource consumption through the lens of CA, emphasizing a commons-based system for resource management to enhance human freedoms without compromising ecological sustainability. By integrating political ecology and sustainable development principles, the paper proposes a more inclusive understanding of environmental management that respects and incorporates community decision-making.