Vivir Bien and environmental sustainability: a European perspective and possible implications for Human Rights

This research aims to explore the concept of Vivir Bien as an alternative to conventional development, analysing its origins, characteristics and implications for environmental sustainability. Through a multidisciplinary investigation that integrates anthropological, sociological, political and environmental perspectives, this study attempts to outline the main critiques of conventional development strategies and to assess the transformative potential of Vivir Bien in the Latin American context from a European perspective. Possible ways are suggested to address the challenges and to promote a transition towards more equitable, inclusive and sustainable development models, in line with the goals of the UN Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development and the imperatives of environmental justice. The analysis focuses on the emergence of new forms of thinking and action that place human dignity and respect for nature at the centre. Through case studies and the analysis of the policies of Andean countries, such as Bolivia and Ecuador, and those of Europe, this research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of Vivir Bien as an alternative development paradigm.

This research aims to explore the concept of Vivir Bien as an alternative to conventional development, analysing its origins, characteristics and implications for environmental sustainability. Through a multidisciplinary investigation that integrates anthropological, sociological, political and environmental perspectives, this study attempts to outline the main critiques of conventional development strategies and to assess the transformative potential of Vivir Bien in the Latin American context from a European perspective. Possible ways are suggested to address the challenges and to promote a transition towards more equitable, inclusive and sustainable development models, in line with the goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the imperatives of environmental justice. The analysis focuses on the emergence of new forms of thinking and action that place human dignity and respect for nature at the centre. Through case studies and the analysis of the policies of Andean countries, such as Bolivia and Ecuador, and those of Europe, this research aims to provide a comprehensive picture of the challenges and opportunities related to the implementation of Vivir Bien as an alternative development paradigm.