Voices of climate justice. Ecosocial work and the politics of recognition

Abstract

This essay aims to provide an overview of the guiding principles of an ecosocial approach to social work. It discusses this approach from an ethical-political perspective that considers the climate crisis as a multiplier of inequalities and injustice issues. It discusses the question of how the climate crisis affects our understanding of justice and the role social work should play in promoting justice. Apart from economic fair distribution, justice should also involve the recognition of voices that are not being heard. For that reason, the essay addresses the notions of recognition and epistemic justice more deeply.