Defining a Vision for 2030
‘The impacts of climate change will not be borne equally or fairly, between rich and poor, women and men, and older and younger generations. Consequently, there has been a growing focus on climate justice, which looks at the climate crisis through a human rights lens and on the belief that by working together we can create a better future for present and future generations’ (UN Sustainable Development Goals).
There is no doubt that, if we continue our current path, environmental breakdown will affect us all. However, it is equally clear that the climate and ecological crisis will disproportionately affect those who are least able to deal with the impacts. To compound the injustice, they are typically also the poorest countries and communities who have contributed least to the crisis. Meanwhile, the pandemic brought to the fore the inequalities already at the heart of our society, emphasising how ‘business-as-usual’ isn’t just damaging the environment, but is also failing communities at home and around the world.
In earlier chapters we have discussed the role of being ‘disconnected’ (from nature, from food) and this extends to public engagement. Voter apathy is evidenced not just in the volume of those who don’t vote, but also in the attitudes of those who do so without expecting their vote to count, or their representatives to act in their interests. In defining a vision for 2030, questions of justice have to be considered; not just because it is the right thing to do, but also because avoiding worsening societal and geo-political conflict requires the creation of a genuine sustainable future for all; addressing the growing concerns of today’s youth and engaging everyone with the political processes that control much of their lives.
There is no doubt that, if we continue our current path, environmental breakdown will affect us all. However, it is equally clear that the climate and ecological crisis will disproportionately affect those who are least able to deal with the impacts. To compound the injustice, they are typically also the poorest countries and communities who have contributed least to the crisis. Meanwhile, the pandemic brought to the fore the inequalities already at the heart of our society, emphasising how ‘business-as-usual’ isn’t just damaging the environment, but is also failing communities at home and around the world.
In earlier chapters we have discussed the role of being ‘disconnected’ (from nature, from food) and this extends to public engagement. Voter apathy is evidenced not just in the volume of those who don’t vote, but also in the attitudes of those who do so without expecting their vote to count, or their representatives to act in their interests. In defining a vision for 2030, questions of justice have to be considered; not just because it is the right thing to do, but also because avoiding worsening societal and geo-political conflict requires the creation of a genuine sustainable future for all; addressing the growing concerns of today’s youth and engaging everyone with the political processes that control much of their lives.
In 2030…
Across Dorset the majority of residents are actively engaged in the decisions that affect their daily lives. Opportunities to engage in community action exist across the county.
Decisions are made in a way which ensures that issues around race, gender, sexual orientation, generational issues and equity are managed positively, reducing the negative impacts in all areas. All decisions are taken understanding both the local and global context.
In the move to a greener way of life, everyone in a job that was lost has been provided with training and alternative employment. Work is shared equitably. The environment has a voice.
Across Dorset the majority of residents are actively engaged in the decisions that affect their daily lives. Opportunities to engage in community action exist across the county.
Decisions are made in a way which ensures that issues around race, gender, sexual orientation, generational issues and equity are managed positively, reducing the negative impacts in all areas. All decisions are taken understanding both the local and global context.
In the move to a greener way of life, everyone in a job that was lost has been provided with training and alternative employment. Work is shared equitably. The environment has a voice.