Amid the growing challenges of ecological devastation, nation-states, international bodies, and corporations promote “green” initiatives and policies as pathways to a sustainable future. Emission offsets, solar energy, and electric vehicles are often presented as alternatives to the harmful fossil fuel-based economies that have led us to the current state of devastation. Nevertheless, these solutions are mineral-intensive, relying on distant natures and bodies to supply raw materials and labor (Andreucci et al., 2023; Zhou & Brown, 2024). Thus, blurring the line between extractivism-as-usual and green extractivism. This project examines how these 'green' narratives shape perceptions of socio-ecological violence and explores ways in which social science research can challenge such narratives. 

A collaboration with Prof. Carolina Olarte and the MASP Law Clinic at the Universidad de los Andes.