Ecological modernization in Brazil: limits and perspectives

Authors

  • Bruno Milanez Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v20i0.12387

Keywords:

modernization, environmental policy, green consumption, innovation, modernização ecológica, política ambiental, consumo verde, inovação

Abstract

 

The concept of Ecological Modernisation aims to overcome environmental problems based on four main assumptions: technological innovation, prevention, public participation in decision making, and simultaneous environmental and economic solutions. This concept is usually presented based on four perspectives: social change (green consumption), public policy (strengthening of environmental agencies and flexible public policy instruments), environmental innovation (development of new preventative technologies) and macro-environmental trends (decoupling of economic growth and environmental impacts). The text describes each perspective and evaluates to what extent they can be associated to Brazilian reality. Although it is not recommended that Brazil adopts EM as a paradigm, due to its various limitations; it is argued that Brazil could adapt some EM assumptions and instruments when building its own development model.

 

Author Biography

Bruno Milanez, Instituto de Pesquisa Econômica Aplicada

Doutor em Política Ambiental (Lincoln University), Mestre em Engenharia Urbana (UFSCar), Engenheiro de Produção (UFRJ).

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Published

2009-12-21

How to Cite

Milanez, B. (2009). Ecological modernization in Brazil: limits and perspectives. Desenvolvimento E Meio Ambiente, 20. https://doi.org/10.5380/dma.v20i0.12387

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Vol. 20 (2009)

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