Jiangsu landfill. Despite China’s rapid economic development, there remains a marked disparity between the country’s wealthy and underpriviledged population. This family, originally from Guizhou Province (a western China province), moved to the rich Delta Yangtze River coast in search of new opportunities. Captions and Photo source: ©© Sheilaz413
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Is the protection of the environment inherently incompatible with social justice? This is the question addressed in a discussion paper published by Oxfam…
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A Safe and Just Space for Humanity, Oxfam Discussion Papers
Humanity’s challenge in the 21st century is to eradicate poverty and achieve prosperity for all within the means of the planet’s limited natural resources. In the run-up to Rio+20, this discussion paper presents a visual framework, shaped like a doughnut, which brings planetary boundaries together with social boundaries, creating a safe and just space between the two, in which humanity can thrive. Moving into this space demands far greater equity, within and between countries, in the use of natural resources, and far greater efficiency in transforming those resources to meet human needs. Oxfam Discussion Papers are written to contribute to public debate and to invite feedback on development and humanitarian policy issues.
Jiangsu landfil, Delta Yangtze River coast. Captions and Photo source: ©© Sheilaz413
