A climate agenda for system change : from theory to social transformation / Diana Stuart, Brian Petersen, Ryan Gunderson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stuart, Diana, author.

Petersen, Brian, author.

Gunderson, Ryan, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Climatic changes.

Climate change mitigation.

Environmental policy.

Critical theory.

climate change.

environmental policy.

critical theory (sociological concept).

Physical Description:

vii, 254 pages ; 21 cm

Place of Publication:

Eastbourne : Mayflybooks/Ephemera, 2023.

Summary:

While calls for "system change" to address the climate crisis have become more common, it is important to identify what system change should entail and why. This book examines what a climate agenda for system change might include and why these policies and programs are critical to minimize global warming and enhance social wellbeing. While our current trajectory involves maintaining the status quo and relying on future technologies to mitigate climate change, a system-changing agenda has the potential to more rapidly, effectively, and justly minimize warming. Drawing from ecosocialism and degrowth, the authors identify key agenda items and why they should be prioritized. The book then focuses on how system change might take place, identifying obstacles and challenges, and motivations for persevering despite opposition.

Contents:

Introduction: Beyond ideological denial.

1: The techno-capitalist climate agenda.

2: Ecosocialism and degrowth .

3: A climate agenda for system change .

4: Mitigation tools in a new social order .

5: Confronting overconsumption .

6: Pathways for transformation.

7: Real helplessness and authentic hope.

Conclusion: The transformation has already begun.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

1906948682

9781906948689

OCLC:

1419254614

Publisher Number:

90101978444