We need to forge a new era for humanity—one that is defined, at its deepest level, by a transformation in the way we make sense of the world, and a concomitant revolution in our values, goals, and collective behavior. In short, we need to change the basis of our global civilization. We must move from a civilization based on wealth accumulation to one that is life-affirming: an ecological civilization.
As the narrative around sustainability has become mainstream there is increasing understanding that the sustainability story is just one step on the road to embracing the ideas and need for systems change.
Ecological breakdown isn’t being caused by everyone equally. The richest 1% emit 100 times more than the poorest half of humanity. If we are going to survive the 21st century, we need to distribute income and wealth more fairly.
When we turn on the television these days, we mostly see negative news and can easily end up feeling discouraged and stressed. Do not despair, however, for there are also many great things happening all over the world. Meet five wonderful people who started inspiring projects in several vitally important areas and who are currently taking action to make the world a better place.
Will the world after Covid-19 be followed by light-speed economic growth back to where we started? Or will we create a better world where wild animal markets and meat is out and vegan sandwiches are in, where poverty is no more, and a Real Green New Deal is more than just a dream?
Racial inequality is upheld by the economic system. Through economic democracy, power and resources can be put into the hands of local people and their communities.
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