The Importance of Equality for Achieving Sustainable Development

Bell, K. (2018) The Importance of Equality for Achieving Sustainable Development. 4th International Conference on Sustainable Development (ICSD 2018) AITNER, Athens, Greece, 11-15 April 2018.

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Abstract

It is vital to focus on equality in the in the transition to sustainable societies. More unequal societies consume more, have larger ecological footprints and marginalise the views of the poorest, those most vulnerable to unhealthy environments. The paper is based on a mixed methodology, drawing on secondary data, interview material, participant observation and documentary analysis. It particularly focuses on research based in Bolivia and South Korea, and the UK. The analysis and conclusion discuss the seven kinds of change required to create a sustainable society, based on equality: 1) organisational change - participatory practice (2) legislative change - make class an equalities and human rights issue (3) policy change – redistribute wealth (4) social movement change -– radicalise the environmental movement and support the environmental working-class (5) political change - create an eco-socialstate based on sharing (6) cultural change - integrate social and environmental justice, and (7) revolutionary change - dismantle capitalism.

Item Type:Conference or Workshop Item
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Bell, Dr Karen
Authors: Bell, K.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies
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