Úrsula Oswald Spring: pioneer on gender, peace, development, environment, food and water

Abstract

Reviews multiple influences from Europe, Africa and Latin America on a leading social scientist and activist on gender, development and the environment, aiming at a world characterized by equity, sustainability, peace, and harmony between nature and humans. Analyzes social and environmental conflicts and peace processes in Latin America, with a special focus on Mexico, by addressing the development of underdevelopment, global environmental change, poverty, and the North–South gap. Focuses on environmental deterioration with a special emphasis on food and water, and proposes systemic changes toward a sustainability transition. Offers alternative approaches to regional development, food sovereignty, and holistic development processes from a gender perspective.