Political Ecology in Movement: The 2024 Degrowth Bike Caravan in Galiza

Abstract: The 2024 Degrowth Bike Caravan in Galiza set out as a dynamic exploration of militant methodologies in political ecology. Moving through territories marked by green extractivism and ecological conflicts, the caravan blended countermapping, theater-based pedagogy, and embodied practices to challenge dominant narratives of environmental justice and capitalist transitions. Participants engaged deeply with local activists and communities resisting extractive industries, exploring themes of care, autonomy, and the reclamation of commons. By integrating collective reflection with sensory and physical immersion, the caravan cultivated counterhegemonic knowledge rooted in solidarity and lived experience. This journey underscores the transformative potential of militant research to bridge academic inquiry and activist practice, advancing degrowth as a path toward ecological and social justice.