A call to rethink human-nature relationship in the Anthropocene
How modern life is organized has negatively affected the life-supporting dynamics of the biosphere, giving way to a new geological time: The Anthropocene. It is the time that comes after the Holocene which took place after the last ice age around 11.700 years ago. The Earth System has changed since then, bringing favorable climatological conditions for many human civilizations to evolve, adapt, and grow.
In contrast, the Anthropocene is characterized by the disruption of important natural cycles and ecological interactions as a result of accelerated human-induced climate change. The ongoing massive extinction of species and degradation of rich biodiverse habitats are driving us to a global socio-ecological collapse.
These changes threaten the existence of not only wildlife and ecosystems' health but humankind's safe operating space. They challenge our ability to organize in a mutually beneficial way with nature and raise an important question: what challenges does organizational science face in the Anthropocene?
How are humans to reposition themselves in nature? From Anthro to Eco
Article published in Esade Do Better
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