Anthropocene

The term “Anthropocene” refers to the significant impact of human activities on the earth, affecting everything from climate to biodiversity. this controversial concept has spread from the natural sciences to the social sciences, raising political, cultural and ethical issues. Although it sheds light on the pressures that globalisation places on ecosystems, it has nevertheless been criticized for glossing over historical inequalities and power relations. this has led to the emergence of alternative concepts, such as the capitalocene and the plantationocene. Ruashi in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRc) is a prime example of these tensions, embodying the contradictions of the Anthropocene through pollution, soil depletion, social inequalities, and neo-colonial legacies.