18/06/2024
Environmentalism has been shaped by different cultural, political, and economic contexts, emphasizing the need to understand these movements within their specific historical and geographical settings. In the book, Guha contrasts Western environmentalism, often focused on wilderness preservation and biodiversity, with non-Western perspectives, which may prioritize issues like sustainable development and social justice. He argues that a comprehensive understanding of environmentalism requires recognizing these diverse viewpoints and the ways they intersect and diverge.
Throughout, he discusses about the importance lf a global approach to environmental challenges, advocating for more inclusive and equitable strategies. He underscores the critical role of environmentalism in addressing urgebt global issues like climate change and biodiversity loss.
