Our Sunburnt Country by Anika Molesworth

Author:Anika Molesworth [Molesworth, Anika]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Biography & Autobiography, General, nature, Environmental Conservation & Protection, science, Global Warming & Climate Change, Environmental Science
ISBN: 9781760988173
Google: qogzEAAAQBAJ
Publisher: Macmillan Publishers Aus.
Published: 2021-08-31T23:32:32.253989+00:00

Figure 2. Doughnut economics

‘People worry when they hear about new economic models that something is going to be taken away from them. They don’t realise what they have to gain,’ says Danielle to me. ‘If we start framing discussions around economics in a way of “here are the exciting array of things that you are going to get” then people will naturally be on board!’ Danielle does not doubt that a redesigned and better economic model can do a lot of good in creating a sustainable food system. Using the Doughnut Model to consider circular food economies that respect social and planetary boundaries, food prices could be adjusted to include environmental costs and nutrient composition. ‘We need to understand that there are planetary limits,’ says Danielle, ‘but we can grow and develop within those limits in a sustainable way.’

This moment is the most significant turning point for the food system. Being alive at a time of such great consequence means we have outrageous responsibility. The future of food is in our hands. In order to achieve what we must, we need to step out of our comfort zone, to question the decisions we’re making, to truly consider what is being threatened and what we have to gain from creating a fair and just food system. And my goodness, there is a lot to gain!

CONCEPTS TO CULTIVATE

Moving out of our comfort zone and stretching ourselves will help create positive change. Engaging with different perspectives, fresh thinking and new paradigms will allow us to identify ways that manage and alleviate environmental, social and economic problems.

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