It is the plain and simple truth. The link between environmental sustainability and social justice is strong; it’s the underpinning of ecological justice. Ecological justice recognizes that life on earth is interconnected and interdependent and that they way we live in the wealthiest countries has a deep impact on the environment and communities of the Global South.
The way I live – what and how I produce and consume – has an ethical and moral component. I’m not going to sell off all my belongings and move to an organic farming commune, but I can choose some voluntary simplicity. I can also be be supportive of the people in the Global South who want a sustainable environment and a decent quality of life.
Take a look at Development and Peace’s Fall Campaign resources and comment on this post with your thoughts. Do the people of the Global South have the right to food sovereignty? Do we? What is the future of our food supply in the face of environmental degradation?
Peace,
Richard
