A Decolonial Ecology

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The world is currently experiencing a profound storm that has influenced modern history through two significant fractures: an environmental fracture caused by a technocratic and capitalist civilization, leading to the devastation of ecosystems, and a colonial fracture rooted in Western colonization and imperialism, which has resulted in the oppression of Indigenous peoples and women. These issues are often viewed separately, yet they persist together. Environmental discourse has typically maintained this divide, often overlooking social inequalities, gender discrimination, and racism, while neglecting justice demands. In this insightful work, Malcom Ferdinand addresses this dual fracture from a Caribbean perspective, where the slave ship symbolizes enduring inequalities during turbulent times. Drawing on both empirical and theoretical Caribbean studies, Ferdinand introduces a concept of decolonial ecology that intertwines environmental protection with the political struggles against (post)colonial oppression, structural racism, and misogyny. This book invites readers to envision a world-ship where humans and non-humans coexist on a foundation of justice, shaping a shared future. It will appeal to students and scholars in environmental humanities, Latin American and Caribbean studies, social and political theory, and those interested in ecology, slavery, and (de)colonization.