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SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS

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SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS

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The climate crisis is coming with such severe consequences that it is no longer possible to escape responsibility. Considering that the stage of “let the polluter pay” has long passed and no serious steps have been taken in this regard, humanity is at a decision point in the face of environmental crises. Either a balance will be established in the relationship between society and ecology, or we will surrender to the climate crisis and other deepening crises. The climate movements include a strong call to action to re-establish the balance between society and ecology in this dilemma. This article examines the development of global environmental policies, the inadequacies of states in combating the climate crisis, and the alternative transformation strategies poposed by new wave environmental movements such as Fridays for Future, Extinction Rebellion, and Blockadia. It also explores the connection between these movements and Ernst Bloch's concept of “concrete utopia”. Methodologically, this descriptive study is grounded in the theoretical framework of environmental movements, international environmental conferences, and Bloch’s utopian thought, using literature review and document analysis as its primary methods. The study concludes that these movements approach the climate crisis on the basis of scientific reality, critically address the structural problems of the current system, and propose concrete, actionable alternatives. Inspired by Bloch’s concrete utopia, they focus on real solutions that can create change today, rather than imagining distant ideals. With inclusive structures that unite people of different identities and generations, these movements go beyond protest and act as powerful forces for social and ecological transformation.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Ecology, Climate Crisis, New Wave Environmental Movements, Concrete Utopia

Kaynakça

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Kaynak Göster

APA
Yarım Altunay, U. S., & Beyazıt, E. (2025). SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS. İnönü Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 14(2), 500-518. https://doi.org/10.54282/inijoss.1643790
AMA
1.Yarım Altunay US, Beyazıt E. SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS. INIJOSS. 2025;14(2):500-518. doi:10.54282/inijoss.1643790
Chicago
Yarım Altunay, Umut Seren, ve Eylem Beyazıt. 2025. “SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS”. İnönü Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 14 (2): 500-518. https://doi.org/10.54282/inijoss.1643790.
EndNote
Yarım Altunay US, Beyazıt E (01 Aralık 2025) SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS. İnönü Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 14 2 500–518.
IEEE
[1]U. S. Yarım Altunay ve E. Beyazıt, “SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS”, INIJOSS, c. 14, sy 2, ss. 500–518, Ara. 2025, doi: 10.54282/inijoss.1643790.
ISNAD
Yarım Altunay, Umut Seren - Beyazıt, Eylem. “SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS”. İnönü Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 14/2 (01 Aralık 2025): 500-518. https://doi.org/10.54282/inijoss.1643790.
JAMA
1.Yarım Altunay US, Beyazıt E. SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS. INIJOSS. 2025;14:500–518.
MLA
Yarım Altunay, Umut Seren, ve Eylem Beyazıt. “SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS”. İnönü Üniversitesi Uluslararası Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, c. 14, sy 2, Aralık 2025, ss. 500-18, doi:10.54282/inijoss.1643790.
Vancouver
1.Umut Seren Yarım Altunay, Eylem Beyazıt. SEEKING ECOLOGICAL BALANCE IN THE SHADOW OF THE CLIMATE CRISIS: NEW WAVE ENVIRONMENTAL MOVEMENTS. INIJOSS. 01 Aralık 2025;14(2):500-18. doi:10.54282/inijoss.1643790