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Eco-Social Contracts for Sustainable and Just Futures by Patrick Huntjens, Najma Mohamed, Katja Hujo, and Manisha Desai presents eco-social contracts as a framework to address interconnected global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, inequality, and declining trust in democratic institutions. It highlights the breakdown of traditional social contracts and emphasizes the need to restore connections between society, the environment, and governance. Recognized by international bodies like the UN and supported by various civil society groups, these contracts advocate for solidarity, intergenerational equity, inclusive governance, and economic transformation. The book integrates diverse knowledge systems, including Indigenous perspectives, feminist economics, and regenerative development, combining contributions from scholars, practitioners, and activists worldwide. It bridges theory and practice to provide insights into creating regenerative, inclusive, and just futures.
Eco-Social Contracts for Sustainable and Just Futures by Patrick Huntjens, Najma Mohamed, Katja Hujo, and Manisha Desai features clear, precise writing that guides readers through interdisciplinary ideas linking environmental science, cultural studies, and governance. Beginning with a diagnosis of how 20th-century social contracts prioritized growth over environmental and social concerns, the authors effectively connect this to the overshooting of Planetary Boundaries, framing the urgent need for new governance models. I appreciate that the book grounds its arguments in established legal frameworks, such as Article 25(1) of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, situating food as a fundamental right and linking ethical duties to legal responsibilities. Perhaps in its most timely bid, the authors provide a measured discussion of participatory governance, acknowledging barriers like political inequality and populism to the contracts. Overall, in both substance and style, this is a credible and pragmatic approach to the contracts, and absolutely worth the time investment. Very highly recommended.
