This course examines ecological economics as an alternative to those offered by environmental and natural resource economics. Identify the relationships between economy, ecology, matter and energy from an interdisciplinary approach. It describes indicators such as water footprint, carbon footprint, per capita emissions of carbon dioxide. Indispensable to begin Socio-ecological studies and Ecological Economics.
Identify alternative solutions to environmental problems beyond the traditional concepts of regulation, market, optimization and efficiency, considering the economy as a subsystem within a larger ecological system in which multiple physical and institutional variables interact that must be considered at through multidisciplinary work to increase the effectiveness of environmental public policies.
The environmental and natural resource economics seem to offer solutions that fall short of meeting economic, social and environmental objectives. It is necessary to develop action programs and environmental policies that are efficient and effective, while concentrating the multiplicity and complexity of society-nature relations, as well as the economic subsystem within the earth system.
Reflect on the importance of interdisciplinary work, where it is required of indigenous communities (marginalized communities that generally suffer the consequences of deterioration of the environment and natural resources), economists, biologists, ecologists, anthropologists, chemists, physicists, mathematicians, among others, based on biblical knowledge to propose solutions to environmental problems caused by economic activities (Romans 12: 4-5).
Create work teams from the various areas of knowledge and social sectors to solve environmental problems, conserve the environment and satisfy human needs without falling into consumerism or hedonism.
Identify environmental problems in the immediate environment to be solved from the perspective of ecological economy, interdisciplinary work and sustainability indicators.
Identify and discuss case studies where problems in the management of the environment and natural resources have been addressed from the perspective of ecological economy. Identify the scope and limitations of the implemented measures.
Identify and calculate an environmental indicator that helps to monitor the effect of economic activities on the surrounding environment, and to make decisions to improve performance.
Recognize the value of teamwork, experience and diverse knowledge to understand and solve complex socio-economic and environmental problems.
