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Prioritizing Economic Growth over Planetary Boundaries Drives…
Prioritizing Economic Growth over Planetary Boundaries Drives Environmental Degradation & Inequity
defines limits for
Anthropocene
names epoch by
Anthropocene Markers
Surge in GHG emissions
Biodiversity Loss
Climate Change
evidenced by
Great Acceleration
reveals coupling
Environmental & Economic Link
Biophysical Sustainability
Planetary Boundaries
Finite Resources
Biosphere Limitations
Define Guardrails
Safe Operating Space
Warn of Thresholds
Tipping-Point Risks
going forward
Solutions
transition
Green Economy
Within Planetary Boundaries
Low Carbon Growth
Resource Efficiency
Social Inclusivity
Sustainable for Future Generations
Green Growth
Environmentally Sustainable/Friendly
holistic approach
Emphasizes Economy Growth
vs. GDP
Measures "True" Progress
resource consumption
Decoupling
Growing Economy
Efficient use of Resources
Decline in Environmental Impact
Natural Capitalism
recognizing
Significance of Natural Goods
Investing in Nature
biomimicry
Mimic Biological/Natural Models
Ex: Eastgate Centre, Harare, Zimbabwe
constrains
Biophysical Limits
projects limits
Malthusian Scarcity
Resource Depletion
quality declines
Ricardian Scarcity
Quality of Resources
Exploitation of Resources
diminished yields
Law of Diminishing Returns
conflicts with
GDP vs. Boundaries
overshoot forecast
Business-As-Usual Scenario
temporary mitigation
Comprehensive Technology Scenario
optimal forecast
Stabilized World Scenario
valuing nature
Internalizing Environmental Costs
change
Willingness To Pay (WTP)
acceptance
Willingness To Accept (WTA)
reveals via markets
Hedonic Pricing Method
infers recreational value
Travel-Costs Method
via surveys
Stated Preferences Methods
input -> output
Production-Function Approach
Direct, Indirect, & Existence Value
overlooks
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
questions
GDP ≠ Well-being
questions
GDP=Progess?
reveals
Commons overuse
underlines
Heinberg Truths
calls for
"Strong Sustainability"
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
SDG #8
incorporates
Several Forms of Capital
Natural
Manufactured
Financial
Social
Human
defines
GDP Basics
Increase use of Resources
Increased Productivity
omits
Externalities
amplifies via
Trade
involves
Trade & Growth Connection
GDP Dependency on Trade
environmental justice
Inequality
connects
Trade & Regulation
relocating burden
Pollution Havens
Ex: Bhopal, India, 1984
Stricter Rules