Towards a Latin American geoethics?

LORENZO, CRISTIAN

Geoethics in Latin America

Springer

Lugar: London; Año: 2018; p. 23 - 30

Ecological disasters are taking place in Latin America as a consequence of the development of extractive industries and the rising demand of commodities by international markets. The role of Latin America in the world system provides an insight into the concept of geoethics. This article argues on the existence of theoretical and historical backgrounds for the ideas on Latin America in order to begin a discussion for the elaboration of a Latin American geoethic.