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The environmental crisis we face today affects not only the planet's biodiversity and health but also millions of people (especially in developing countries). This is a civilizational crisis rooted in the Industrial Revolution, which was not thoroughly addressed until the 1970s, a decade marked by the declaration of Earth Day (1970) and the Stockholm Conference (1972), among other actions. In 1987, the Brundtland Commission introduced the concept of sustainable development and the idea of the "common home." Our era, designated the Anthropocene by Paul Crutzen and Eugene Stoermer, is accelerating quickly, and, if this continues, we could trigger the sixth mass extinction on Earth. Despite having more information than ever before, the response remains insufficient.

In this seminar, I aim to discuss the relevance of Ecomusicology today as a scientific and cultural tool aimed at combating the environmental impacts caused by human activity. This discussion will be based on a conceptual review and reflection on this field, referencing key authors and works such as Pedelty et al. (2002) and Allen & Titon (2023), as well as examining related disciplines and cultural actions committed to Iberian activism. Environmental communication is essential for both governments and societies to understand, reflect upon, and respond to what is happening. This presentation, based on a series of proactive econarratives, relies on collaboration and a sense of community, along with ecological knowledge, environmental psychology, and many other disciplines, as well as various transmission mediums (including digital platforms). Among these tools, music stands out in for multiple interactions with culture and Nature, as it can produce a broad and diverse range of ecomusicological activism, both in academia and in everyday life.