A key element that may be overlooked in building a sustainable future is social- ecological justice& meaningful inclusion. We (the government and society) should be doing a better job. I should acknowledge the privilege of being able to to share their my vision and voice and my value is to support minorities and others so they can be heard.
My vision for the future is to have leaders and governments that embrace diversity, support inclusion in decision-making by forming advisory committees from marginalized communities & make an effort for reconciliation by valuing, indigenous and First Nations values and embracing them and forming laws to support them.
My plan is to educate myself about justice and actively advocate for diversity and inclusion in my own work and study place to create positive change.
Thank you for this great post, Martin! I agree that the connection between social-ecological systems must strengthen in order for us to move towards a future with more Recognitional justice.
Hey Matin! I also support the adoption of legislation that incorporates indigenous values. This year, I assisted with a couple federal environmental assessments for oil and gas projects. A significant portion of our work involved responding to project concerns from several indigenous groups. The legislation and guidance we were given was quite vague regarding the extent to which we were expected to address indigenous concerns. Perhaps clearer legislation could make the review process easier for all involved in the future.
I also noticed your goal about educating yourself about justice and advocating for diversity. What do you think that would that look like? Any specific actions you were thinking of?