Social Innovation in Latin America: Maintaining and Restoring Social and Natural Capital

Latin America's rich diversity provides ecosystem services that support livelihoods and well-being. Social innovation is crucial for reconciling social and environmental issues and integrating social and natural capital into decision-making. This book showcases social innovation initiatives in Latin America that maintain and restore social and natural capital, with case studies from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico.

\n Format: Hardback
\n Length: 228 pages
\n Publication date: 09 March 2021
\n Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
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The Latin American continent is a treasure trove of diverse ecosystems that provide a wide range of services to humans, including material goods, cultural benefits, climate regulation, and more. These services play a crucial role in supporting livelihoods and enhancing well-being. However, it has become increasingly important to address social and environmental challenges in the region to ensure sustainable development that aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

To achieve this, businesses, governments, social enterprises, and NGOs are engaging in various forms of social innovation. These initiatives aim to integrate social, ecological, and environmental values into decision-making processes at all levels. By doing so, they can ensure the sustainable use and management of social and natural capital, which are essential for long-term economic growth and social progress.

Latin America offers a unique setting to explore social innovation in relation to social and environmental values and the management of local human and natural resources. This book presents a collection of social innovation initiatives that incorporate social and natural capital into decision-making processes across different countries in the region. Through case studies from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Chile, and Mexico, the book provides insights into the interactions between social innovation and social and natural capital in Latin America.

The book is of interest to researchers, academics, and students in the fields of social innovation, management studies, environmental economics, and sustainability. It offers valuable insights into the potential of social innovation to maintain and restore social and natural capital in the region, contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future.

\n Weight: 508g\n
Dimension: 157 x 236 x 23 (mm)\n
ISBN-13: 9780367416881\n \n