Environmental Justice and Sustainability in Post-Soviet Estonia
Environmental Justice and Sustainability in Post-Soviet Estonia
This chapter examines sustainability movement and environmental injustice in post-Soviet Estonia. It describes the political, economic and social changes in Estonia and the transformation of natural environments in this Baltic republic. It highlights environmental degradation and harmful living conditions in the Ida-Virumaa area and the low level of participation protest movements. This chapter also explains the rationale behind Estonia’s national strategy of sustainable development called “Sustainable Estonia 21” which is geared towards increasing social and environmental justice and public participation.
Keywords: sustainability movement, environmental injustice, post-Soviet Estonia, environmental degradation, protest movements, sustainable development, public participation, social justice, Sustainable Estonia 21, environmental justice
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