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Decentring the growing field of ecolinguistics from its historically Western orientation, this open access book offers a comprehensive exploration of the intricate relationship between language and the environment in the Global South.It brings forward new perspectives and voices to broaden our understanding of the role of language in addressing ecological challenges.Through a series of thought-provoking chapters, the book navigates through various dimensions of ecolinguistics, shedding light on critical issues and innovative approaches across diverse contexts. Case studies include the representation of ecotourism in Morocco, the implementation of ecological ideology in Oman, colonial legacies in Argentina’s food production discourse, ecological identity in Kenya, the role of civets in Indonesian coffee production and life stories about Senegalese ecologies.Through a blend of theoretical insights and practical applications, the book advocates for a holistic understanding of ecolinguistics that transcends geographical boundaries and cultural nuances.The ebook editions of this book are available open access under a CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 licence on bloomsburycollections.com. Open access was funded by the Bloomsbury Open Collections Library Collective.

This edited collection takes a forward-thinking approach to some of the most pressing global issues, positioning ecolinguistic pedagogy as a transformative tool for environmental education and sustainability. By tackling climate change education, linguistic diversity, and ecological awareness, it bridges theoretical discourse with practical applications in classrooms and policy frameworks. The inclusion of AI-powered ecolinguistic education tools highlights an innovative direction in ecolinguistics, making it relevant for scholars, educators, and policymakers looking to integrate technology into sustainability-driven language learning. Furthermore, the focus on multilingual perspectives and Indigenous ecological knowledge preservation sets it apart by advocating for culturally responsive and inclusive approaches to environmental literacy. With global case studies spanning Iran, Morocco, Argentina, Bali, Nigeria, and beyond, this collection offers diverse cultural perspectives on ecolinguistic education rarely found in a single volume. The book’s interdisciplinary nature, spanning applied linguistics, discourse studies, TESOL, and education policy, ensures broad appeal across multiple fields. With its strong emphasis on developing environmental stewardship and critical thinking, it has the potential to shape sustainable education practices globally.

Interdisciplinary Approaches to Environmental Identity and Portrayal explores the complex relationship between humans and environment through diverse disciplinary perspectives. It examines how we construct environmental identities and represent our surroundings across multiple domains.The book begins with food production narratives and animal welfare implications before exploring the military's unexpected role in climate change mitigation. Linguistic analyses reveal how language frames landscapes as sentient entities, while technological chapters investigate digital innovation in conservation.Legal examinations cover hazardous waste regulations, sustainable development, and water rights, with Morocco serving as a case study. Historical analyses of forest management in India provide context alongside studies of hunted animal portrayals on social media.Psychological dimensions explore how nature shapes identity and social structures, while critical chapters address environmental crises in relation to postcolonialism and gender inequality in the Global South. Feminist perspectives on conservation and literary representations of environmental issues are examined, concluding with nature's therapeutic potential through ecotherapy practices.This resource offers insights for scholars, policymakers, and anyone seeking to understand our environmental relationships.

Environmental Awareness and Governance: Ecolinguistic and Discourse Perspectives is a comprehensive exploration that delves into the intricate relationship between language, discourse, and environmental issues. This book begins by examining the role of environmental governance in Moroccan political parties’ electoral programs, followed by an analysis of how Moroccan online media communicates water stress as a risk issue. It also provides an ecolinguistic analysis of a computer-animated Netflix film, “The Sea Beast”, and discusses the impact of climate change on Moroccan agriculture, particularly focusing on the “Generation Green” strategy.The editors and contributors explore the role of translation in the environmental movement and discusses the shift from the Anthropocene to the Capitalocene in the context of global climate change. They also provide a critical discourse analysis of the environmental discourse of the COP27, highlighting the North-South divide. The latter part of this book focuses on environmental literacy and awareness among students and also examines the environmental awareness of Moroccan university students and its impact on their environmental practices.The book further discusses the role of visual language in environmental representation, using Moroccan cinema as a case study. It explores the intersection of language, translation, and posthumanism, focusing on cross-species interaction in Margaret Atwood’s trilogy.This book concludes with an ecocritical interpretation of solastalgia in Mohsin Hamid’s “Exit West” and a generic, ecocritical reading of climate change in Kim Stanley Robinson’s Science in the Capital Trilogy. Each chapter provides a unique perspective on environmental issues, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in environmental studies.

This edited volume investigates multiple perspectives of environmental meaning-making among children by evaluating preschool children’s drawings on the environment. It critically traces the formation of early attitudes towards the environment before children’s exposure to formal environmental education. Similarities and differences are explored among preschool children's drawings across diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. Over five sections covering Morocco, Indonesia, Nigeria, Iraq, and Argentina, each one examines the factors affecting children's environmental drawings, such as age, gender, and geography.Using different theoretical frameworks, the chapters are written by researchers of environmental discourse and ecolinguistics with a background knowledge in environmental studies from a social science perspective. This book is of interest to researchers interested in ecolinguistics and socio-semiotics fields of study. This seminal book also paves the way for further research on preschool environmental education.

This edited volume investigates multiple perspectives of environmental meaning-making among children by evaluating preschool children’s drawings on the environment. It critically traces the formation of early attitudes towards the environment before children’s exposure to formal environmental education. Similarities and differences are explored among preschool children's drawings across diverse cultural and geographic backgrounds. Over five sections covering Morocco, Indonesia, Nigeria, Iraq, and Argentina, each one examines the factors affecting children's environmental drawings, such as age, gender, and geography.Using different theoretical frameworks, the chapters are written by researchers of environmental discourse and ecolinguistics with a background knowledge in environmental studies from a social science perspective. This book is of interest to researchers interested in ecolinguistics and socio-semiotics fields of study. This seminal book also paves the way for further research on preschool environmental education.

This book examines environmental law enforcement in the 21st century, tackling urgent challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, and transnational environmental crimes. It traces how environmental offenses evolve and shows which legal frameworks address them effectively.The book links environmental protection with climate action, emphasizing adaptive laws, global governance, and nature-based solutions. It highlights environmental justice and equity, promoting inclusive approaches. It analyzes rising threats, including transnational crime, ecocide, environmental terrorism, and digital platforms that enable illegal activities. It also presents advanced forensic methods to investigate these crimes.The text explores emerging law enforcement trends, including artificial intelligence, and investigates how the COVID-19 pandemic shifts patterns of environmental crime worldwide. It identifies obstacles in enforcing laws across borders and demonstrates how climate change intensifies environmental risks.The book showcases innovative investigative techniques such as geospatial technologies, drones, and citizen science for detecting offenses. It evaluates legal strategies that recognize the rights of nature, apply restorative justice, and integrate human rights into environmental protection.Through case studies and practical examples, the book equips policymakers, scholars, criminologists, and law enforcement professionals with tools to respond to complex environmental threats. It also serves readers interested in how law, technology, and environmental protection interact in a rapidly changing world.

Environmental Awareness and Governance: Ecolinguistic and Discourse Perspectives is a comprehensive exploration that delves into the intricate relationship between language, discourse, and environmental issues. This book begins by examining the role of environmental governance in Moroccan political parties’ electoral programs, followed by an analysis of how Moroccan online media communicates water stress as a risk issue. It also provides an ecolinguistic analysis of a computer-animated Netflix film, “The Sea Beast”, and discusses the impact of climate change on Moroccan agriculture, particularly focusing on the “Generation Green” strategy.The editors and contributors explore the role of translation in the environmental movement and discusses the shift from the Anthropocene to the Capitalocene in the context of global climate change. They also provide a critical discourse analysis of the environmental discourse of the COP27, highlighting the North-South divide. The latter part of this book focuses on environmental literacy and awareness among students and also examines the environmental awareness of Moroccan university students and its impact on their environmental practices.The book further discusses the role of visual language in environmental representation, using Moroccan cinema as a case study. It explores the intersection of language, translation, and posthumanism, focusing on cross-species interaction in Margaret Atwood’s trilogy.This book concludes with an ecocritical interpretation of solastalgia in Mohsin Hamid’s “Exit West” and a generic, ecocritical reading of climate change in Kim Stanley Robinson’s Science in the Capital Trilogy. Each chapter provides a unique perspective on environmental issues, making it a comprehensive resource for anyone interested in environmental studies.