A fair transition to green working practices in the performing arts must first address society's inequalities and disparities, write Jordi Baltà Portolés and Isabelle Van de Gejuchte as they reflect on climate justice in the creative sector.
Climate justice addresses how the impacts of and responsibility for climate change are highly unequal. It is a fact that those worst affected by climate change are the poorer and more disadvantaged. This includes inter alia, poorer nations, ex-colonies and Indigenous peoples worldwide, as well as disabled people and ethnic minorities.
Moreover, existing climate governance does not necessarily support inclusivity, and the voices of local people are rarely heard when climate decisions are being made. Women, youth, Indigenous people and other underrepresented groups are generally absent from the debate, yet they are disproportionately affected by the worst consequences of climate change. However, local communities and civil society organisations are often innovative agents of change...Keep reading on IETM.
Climate justice addresses how the impacts of and responsibility for climate change are highly unequal. It is a fact that those worst affected by climate change are the poorer and more disadvantaged. This includes inter alia, poorer nations, ex-colonies and Indigenous peoples worldwide, as well as disabled people and ethnic minorities.
Moreover, existing climate governance does not necessarily support inclusivity, and the voices of local people are rarely heard when climate decisions are being made. Women, youth, Indigenous people and other underrepresented groups are generally absent from the debate, yet they are disproportionately affected by the worst consequences of climate change. However, local communities and civil society organisations are often innovative agents of change...Keep reading on IETM.