22 23 Climate Change Climate – Shift – Change Sustainability = Question of Justice Sustainable development ensures "that the needs of the present generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland, Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development = Brundtland Commission, 1987 Experiencing the richness and beauty of nature, but also the consequences of its exploitation and destruction, makes us humans realise our responsibility for creation. Creation is entrusted to mankind. Created in God's image and themselves part of creation, humans are not rulers, but stewards and servants of creation. It is our responsibility to respect and preserve creation, also for future generations. Sozialwort (Social Word) 2003 (285) "As long as it’s cheap" was the hallmark of globalisation and "As long as it’s better" is the essence of the post-Covid era "Tight is right", "I’m not giving things away for free" "Suum Cuique" = "To each his own" – is the message of justice "More for you" – is the attitude of the well-meaning "And the most for me" – is the credo of the neoliberal economy Competition – is the beginning of a displacement mechanism Co-operation – a foreign word in the neoliberal era, always at the expense of the weaker party ... Pope Francis calls for "ecological conversion". "We have sinned against the earth, against our neighbours, and ultimately against the Creator," said Francis. We must regain a "sacred respect" for the earth; it is "not only our home, but also God's home”. https://www.vatican.va/content/francesco/en/audiences/2020/documents/ papa-francesco_20200422_udienza-generale.html The world has enough for everyone's need, but not enough for everyone’s greed. Mahatma Gandhi The greatest evils of mankind: greed and avarice Günther Brandstetter, DerStandard, 29. November 2013 Greenhouse gases Fossil energy Overexploitation of natural resources Deforestation Pollution Social Issues Ecology Economy Globalisation Financial transactions Transport Industrial agriculture Animal transports Poverty … Refugee situation Unemployment Persecution Discrimination Situation of the disabled … 2003 Images © J. Hisch, pexels.com
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