Alexandra Aragão

Ecoproportionality in a time of environmental and climate emergency

Introduction

Ecoproportionality in a time of environmental and climate emergency. Ecoproportionality for sustainable development in climate emergency. Analyzes legal/decision frameworks, urging new public decision-making perspectives for sustainable outcomes.

Abstract

Ecoproportionality lies at the heart of sustainable development. This paper examines how ecoproportionality is operationalized in legal and decision-making frameworks aimed at sustainability. It concludes that the pressing context of climate and environmental emergency demands a new perspective on ecoproportionality in public decision making to achieve truly sustainable outcomes.

Review

The paper "Ecoproportionality in a time of environmental and climate emergency" addresses a profoundly relevant and timely subject at the nexus of environmental governance, law, and sustainable development. By explicitly positioning ecoproportionality at the heart of sustainability, the author immediately establishes the significant theoretical and practical implications of this work. The abstract effectively underscores the urgent necessity to re-evaluate existing approaches in light of the escalating environmental and climate crises, thereby setting a compelling and critical context for the analysis. The core contribution of this paper appears to be its critical examination of how ecoproportionality is currently operationalized within various legal and decision-making frameworks. This analytical undertaking promises to expose potential shortcomings or inefficiencies in present applications, particularly when confronted with the unprecedented scale and urgency of ecological challenges. The paper's conclusion, advocating for a "new perspective" on ecoproportionality in public decision-making, signals an ambitious and potentially transformative intervention, aiming to guide practical applications towards achieving genuinely sustainable outcomes. To maximize its impact, the full paper would benefit from a detailed exposition of the specific legal and decision-making frameworks under consideration, providing concrete examples to illustrate the current operationalization of ecoproportionality. Furthermore, it will be crucial to articulate the precise nature of this proposed "new perspective"—whether it entails methodological shifts, revised legal thresholds, innovative policy instruments, or a fundamental re-weighting of ecological considerations. A robust discussion on how this revised approach can be practically integrated into public decision-making, offering actionable recommendations, would significantly enhance the paper's contribution to both academic discourse and policy development.

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