A relevância e o impacto da economia ecológica na contemporaneidade : uma abordagem holística sobre ciclos interdependentes

Abstract

The emergence of Ecological Economics is a response to the shortcomings of traditional economics, which views Natural Heritage in a fictitious way and prioritizes competition and capital accumulation, deepening social and environmental inequalities. In contrast, ecological economics proposes a new balance between the economy, society and nature. It is therefore necessary to analyze the relevance and impact of the role of Ecological Economics in contemporary times, considering a holistic approach that recognizes natural systems as interdependent cycles, taking as a prism important concepts such as sustainability, valuing ecosystem services and governance of the common Natural Heritage in focus. The methodology used was the hypothetical-deductive method, with a focus on a qualitative approach. Authors central to this area include Herman Daly, Nicholas Georgescu-Roegen, Robert Costanza, Elinor Ostrom who advocate alternative measures beyond Gross Domestic Product (GDP) as a means of measuring the status of development. Ecological economics calls for a broader view of global environmental challenges, combining theoretical approaches with practical considerations, highlighting both the contributions and limitations inherent within this discipline, in favor of the search for rebalancing. It is concluded that the presented relevance of Ecological Economics promotes sustainable development while conserving Natural Heritage sites, ultimately reducing overall inequality globally. Researchers should now seek to create new indicators of progress, along with the integration of any similar economic models focused more on harmonizing humanity's existence within planetary boundaries.