Symbiocene as Justice

The neologism Symbiocene, coined by Australian environmental philosopher Glenn Albrecht, envisions a radical shift toward the ecological integration of all species within a self-balancing Earth system. To address the inadequacies of existing environmental discourses in capturing the scale of human-induced planetary destruction, Albrecht coined a set of neologisms that signal the emergence of a new generation of environmental thought—one focused on reversing the catastrophic consequences of what American environmentalist Bill McKibben calls the “end of nature” Labor exploitation in the built environment remains a persistent risk due to the predatory nature of building material supply chains often enabled by exploited labor. Grace Farms engages with the entire construction ecosystem to promote ethical sourcing and fair labor practices through its “Design for Freedom” movement. Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum describes living symbiotically with nature as an existential pursuit of environmental justice.