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1 Sept 2022

Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity

By Earth4All

Earth4All’s two-year research investigates pathways to achieve global wellbeing within planetary boundaries by 2100. It examines two scenarios: ‘Too Little Too Late,’ continuing current economic policies, and ‘Giant Leap,’ requiring bold decisions and investments. The report identifies five critical turnarounds—poverty, inequality, women’s empowerment, food systems, and energy transformation—and calls for active governments, wellbeing economies, and urgent action this decade. Using system dynamics models, it highlights affordable economic shifts and proposes citizens’ assemblies to overcome political barriers.

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Summary

This executive summary presents key findings from a two-year research project by Earth4All, exploring how to achieve wellbeing for all within planetary boundaries this century. The report outlines two possible scenarios for the world up to 2100:

  1. ‘Too Little Too Late’ - continuing current economic policies
  2. ‘Giant Leap" - making extraordinary decisions and investments for resilient societies

Key points include:

  1. Five extraordinary turnarounds needed: i) eliminate poverty, ii) reduce inequality, iii) empower women, iv) transform food systems, and v) transform energy systems.
  2. Economic transformation is affordable, requiring 2-4% of global income per year.
  3. The report advocates for a shift to "wellbeing economies" that go beyond GDP growth.
  4. It emphasises the need for strong, active governments to reshape markets and invest in long-term infrastructure.
  5. The analysis uses system dynamics models to explore scenarios and policy impacts.
  6. It calls for urgent action this decade to reduce risks and ensure economic security for all.
  7. The report suggests establishing citizens' assemblies to navigate political resistance to transformation.
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