Skip to main content
Go to the home page of the European Commission (opens in new window)
English en
CORDIS - EU research results
CORDIS

Addressing Eco-Social Injustices: Grassroot Strategies Beyond Growth

Objective

Following decades of theoretical debate, the concept of justice has become increasingly complex, often necessitating specific qualifiers to clarify its scope (social justice, epistemic justice, transitional justice, global justice, ecological justice, climate justice, etc.). As a result, justice cannot be defined or realized through a single, fixed framework. A nuanced understanding requires the direct application of justice concepts to real-world instances of injustice and oppression affecting particular groups, ecosystems, and environments. IN-JUSTICE addresses this need by promoting an action-oriented approach to eco-social justice, integrating Justice Studies with Beyond Growth research. The project critically examines the relationship between economic growth and socio-ecological harm, highlighting the need for legal and social instruments grounded in principles such as de-accumulation, de-enclosure, and de-commodification. Through the analysis of concrete cases of Eco-Social Injustices (ESIS), IN-JUSTICE aims to develop context-specific eco-social legal solutions that align with biophysical limits, sufficiency, democracy, social equality, and resilience. This approach aims to redefine justice through plural and negative constructs, prioritizing the resolution of identifiable injustices over the pursuit of abstract ideals. By employing an action-oriented methodology, IN-JUSTICE will advance doctoral research beyond theoretical models of perfect justice, addressing a critical gap by integrating Beyond Growth approaches with eco-social justice issues. This strategy provides a new paradigm and toolkit for institutions, corporations, and stakeholders committed to eliminating or mitigating eco-social injustices in a rapidly changing world.

Fields of science (EuroSciVoc)

Keywords

Programme(s)

Topic(s)

Funding Scheme

HORIZON-TMA-MSCA-DN - HORIZON TMA MSCA Doctoral Networks

See all projects funded under this funding scheme

Call for proposal

(opens in new window) HORIZON-MSCA-2025-DN-01

See all projects funded under this call

Coordinator

UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DEL PIEMONTE ORIENTALE AMEDEO AVOGADRO
Net EU contribution
€ 563 510,16
Address
DUOMO 6
13100 Vercelli
Italy
Region
Nord-Ovest Piemonte Vercelli
Activity type
Higher or Secondary Education Establishments
Links
Total cost
No data

Participants (9)

Partners (4)