The desirable future: the new resilient deal
Posted: Wed Feb 12, 2025 8:07 am
A general awareness: the divide between “better” and “less”
Finally, the climate debate will evolve into a divide between two opposing visions: “better” and “less.” The “better” advocates will rely on technological innovations to mitigate the effects of global warming without radically changing our lifestyles. They will advocate solutions such as geoengineering, urban farms, and lab-grown proteins, while defending green growth. However, this approach could lead to new inequalities if innovations remain privatized, especially since it relies on uncertain technological breakthroughs.
On the other hand, the advocates of "less" will advocate a reduction in lifestyles, based on sobriety, the relocation of activities and degrowth. Inspired by theories such as Kate Raworth's "donut", they will advocate an eco-design that respects environmental and social limits. However, this approach will require a radical change in values and behaviors, and could be perceived as utopian in the face of global political and economic challenges.
In 2040, a profound change took place, making it possible to avoid the catastrophic scenarios announced a decade earlier. Although the warnings were heeded late, decisive actions were taken in the late 2020s, based on a clear collective vision and rigorous planning. A major turning point was the decision by turkey phone number list European countries to reinvent the measurement of wealth, abandoning GDP in favor of a new indicator of development, freeing nations from the obsession with economic growth. This evolution was supported by debt mutualization and effort sharing, with initiatives encouraging citizens to participate actively, notably through incentives for the massive repurchase of their country's debt, or even of European debt.
The unity of the European Union countries has made it possible to overcome resistance and to involve citizens and businesses in this new momentum. The States have been able to demonstrate that this transition was both fair and desirable, by reforming democratic tools to involve citizens in defining this new model of society. This approach has made it possible to overcome divisions and mobilize a collective around a long-term vision. Inspired by this model, several nations in South America, Asia and Africa have joined this global movement, aware of the impacts of climate inaction, but unable to move forward alone. These countries have initiated policies of progress towards sobriety, supported by public funds to help their populations in the transition.
Alongside the objective of reducing the collective ecological footprint, special support has been provided to vulnerable populations, including people displaced by the climate upheavals expected in the coming decades. A parastatal body dedicated to climate adaptation has been created, becoming one of the main priorities of States. In France, for example, the title of the Prime Minister has evolved to become "Prime Minister, responsible for French adaptation", reflecting the importance of this mission.
Finally, the climate debate will evolve into a divide between two opposing visions: “better” and “less.” The “better” advocates will rely on technological innovations to mitigate the effects of global warming without radically changing our lifestyles. They will advocate solutions such as geoengineering, urban farms, and lab-grown proteins, while defending green growth. However, this approach could lead to new inequalities if innovations remain privatized, especially since it relies on uncertain technological breakthroughs.
On the other hand, the advocates of "less" will advocate a reduction in lifestyles, based on sobriety, the relocation of activities and degrowth. Inspired by theories such as Kate Raworth's "donut", they will advocate an eco-design that respects environmental and social limits. However, this approach will require a radical change in values and behaviors, and could be perceived as utopian in the face of global political and economic challenges.
In 2040, a profound change took place, making it possible to avoid the catastrophic scenarios announced a decade earlier. Although the warnings were heeded late, decisive actions were taken in the late 2020s, based on a clear collective vision and rigorous planning. A major turning point was the decision by turkey phone number list European countries to reinvent the measurement of wealth, abandoning GDP in favor of a new indicator of development, freeing nations from the obsession with economic growth. This evolution was supported by debt mutualization and effort sharing, with initiatives encouraging citizens to participate actively, notably through incentives for the massive repurchase of their country's debt, or even of European debt.
The unity of the European Union countries has made it possible to overcome resistance and to involve citizens and businesses in this new momentum. The States have been able to demonstrate that this transition was both fair and desirable, by reforming democratic tools to involve citizens in defining this new model of society. This approach has made it possible to overcome divisions and mobilize a collective around a long-term vision. Inspired by this model, several nations in South America, Asia and Africa have joined this global movement, aware of the impacts of climate inaction, but unable to move forward alone. These countries have initiated policies of progress towards sobriety, supported by public funds to help their populations in the transition.
Alongside the objective of reducing the collective ecological footprint, special support has been provided to vulnerable populations, including people displaced by the climate upheavals expected in the coming decades. A parastatal body dedicated to climate adaptation has been created, becoming one of the main priorities of States. In France, for example, the title of the Prime Minister has evolved to become "Prime Minister, responsible for French adaptation", reflecting the importance of this mission.