Leonie Guerrero Lara

Dr. Leonie Guerrero Lara is a researcher at the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University, focusing on the intersection of community-supported agriculture (CSA), degrowth, and post-capitalism. Her work applies social movement theory to analyze how CSA networks drive ecological and social justice in agri-food systems. She contributes to academic discourse through publications in journals like Agriculture and Human Values and Sustainability Science, while volunteering with Germany’s Netzwerk Solidarische Landwirtschaft.

• PhD research: Political agency of CSA networks
• Key themes: Degrowth, Post-Capitalism, Social Justice

Her studies explore coalition-building between CSA and degrowth movements, emphasizing transformative strategies for sustainable food systems. Recent articles highlight systemic transitions and policy engagement in agri-food governance. She also participated in international conferences such as the International Degrowth Conference and POLLEN.