eco-imperialism

English

Noun

eco-imperialism (uncountable)

1. The imposition of ecological policies on developing countries by wealthy developed countries.
   • 2012, Thomas Potthast, Simon Meisch, Climate change and sustainable development, page 230:

     Such types of transnational regulation may in themselves be controversial in the sense that the EU in reality seeks to regulate potential negative effects of biomass production not only within their own jurisdiction but also in other countries which may raise the issue of 'eco-imperialism' (Lin, 2012).

   • 2013, Jack Appleton, Values in Sustainable Development:

     Humanity stands at a crossroad. One road continues on the path of eco-apartheid and eco-imperialism, of commodification of the earth, her resources and processes.

   • 2016, Immanuel Ness, Zak Cope, The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Imperialism and Anti-Imperialism:

     However, eco-imperialism is negatively affecting people in developed as well as underdeveloped nations.