Bina, O and La Camera, F. (2011) Promise and shortcomings of a green turn in recent policy responses to the "double crisis", Ecological Economics, doi: 10.1016/j.ecolecon.2011.1006.1021.
by Olivia Bina
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The paper analyses six international-scale responses to the financial and climate change 'double crisis' in order to:... more The paper analyses six international-scale responses to the financial and climate change 'double crisis' in order to: review how they define problems and solutions, analyse what underpins the policy choices revealed in these responses (the 'green turn'), reflect on the implications of the proposed solutions in terms of sustainability and global environmental justice, and to suggest three elements for a paradigm shift towards an 'alternative' turn embedded in ecological economics theory. The analysis reveals that responses by leading international organisations continue to appeal to the precepts of neoclassical economy. We argue that from an ecological economics perspective, policy responses under the various labels of green economy, green growth, sustainable growth, green new deal, fall well short of what is needed to fight the environmental crisis and rising inequality across and within countries. The idea of justice and equity that underpins the mainstream approach seems inadequate in terms of sustaining our environmental base and global environmental justice. Based on this critical review, we propose an 'alternative turn', centered on three elements of a paradigm shift leading to a new economy where the environmental base and global environmental justice are at the centre of the discourse.
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Drawing heavily on the ’Great Food Swap’ [2002] by MP Caroline Lucas [then MEP] and economist Colin Hines. Updated by Rianne ten Veen, the report highlights the real costs of global trade in food.
Drawing heavily on the ’Great Food Swap’ [2002] by MP Caroline Lucas [then MEP] and economist Colin Hines. Updated by... more Drawing heavily on the ’Great Food Swap’ [2002] by MP Caroline Lucas [then MEP] and economist Colin Hines. Updated by Rianne ten Veen, the report highlights the real costs of global trade in food.
ReGeneration: Young People Shaping Environmental Justice
by Diana Pei Wu
2005. With Julie Quiroz-Martinez and Kristen Zimmerman. Oakland: Movement Strategy Center.
In September 2005, during the creation of this report, the U.S. experienced one of the most devastating events in the... more
In September 2005, during the creation of this report, the U.S. experienced one of the most devastating events in the history of environmental racism. When Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast, it laid bare the reality of U.S. racism and global environmental destruction. These two dynamics are intimately co-created, and their impacts are most visible in the bodies, spirits and physical environments of poor people of color.
For decades, the environmental justice movement has been developing holistic solutions to these questions. This report shows how young people across the country are not only fighting the dynamics of environmental injustice, but organizing and leading the way to a new reality. They are working intergenerationally, innovating new approaches and honoring the work of their elders. They are making connections across issue areas and communities, and advancing a vision of a healthy movement that is sustainable for the long haul. Strong grassroots organizational networks led prominently by young
people are among those anchoring communities in times of crisis.
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Seen by:A more equitable approach to nano-innovation is needed
Citation: Maclurcan, D. (2010) A More Equitable Approach to Nano-innovation is Needed, SciDev.net, Spotlight – November.
In this article I argue that alternative approaches are required if nanotechnology is to boost global health and equity. In this article I argue that alternative approaches are required if nanotechnology is to boost global health and equity.
