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In an era of uncertainty, how optimistic are you about the future? Optimist Gaffney's latest blog discusses the intriguing findings of a survey of G20 countries, revealing a surprising trend: citizens in emerging economies like India, Indonesia, and Mexico are more optimistic about their personal futures than those in wealthier nations. The results of the survey highlight the stark contrast in optimism levels and explores the reasons behind this disparity. Despite economic challenges and political turmoil, people in emerging economies display a vibrant, youthful optimism, perhaps driven by rapid growth and a sense of possibility. Conversely, European countries, grappling with conflict and economic stagnation, show diminished optimism. The survey, commissioned by Earth4All and the Global Commons Alliance and carried out by Ipsos, also uncovers a paradox: while democracy is the most supported political system, a notable minority of people across the G20 believe that a more authoritarian leadership style could be effective. Trust in governments to act in the best interests of their citizens is notably low, especially among women and in wealthier nations. Read the full blog via Environment Journal for more insights 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dibXXYun #Optimism #EconomicReform #ClimateAction #Governance #TheClubOfRome

"If we create an infrastructure by which you send even $10 every month to every person, there will be a groundswell, because people will start seeing the impact." How do you implement a truly transformational policy like Universal Basic Dividend (UBD)? Start small, see the benefits, and get buy-in, says Sarath Davala of Basic Income Earth Network in this clip from our expert webinar "Towards a Universal Basic Dividend". Hear his insights from Nepal, where a universal pension started at just one dollar a month, then grew and expanded as buy-in increased. Interested in UBD and why Earth4All proposes it as part of a fair and sustainable upgrade to our economic system? Visit our UBD hub, where you can find this webinar, blogs, reports, FAQs and more: https://lnkd.in/dfufHZsA #basicincome #ubi

In 2022, economists and experts came together to propose groundbreaking policies designed to address our most pressing challenges this century. Those policies became a book: "Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity". Fast forward to 2024, a critical election year, and we found that these ideas have overwhelming public support. This is a mandate for bold, brave political action. Politicians can and must update their ideas to ensure an #Earth4All. Swipe ➡️ to see the story unfold, and learn more about our polling data at https://lnkd.in/ggfP8E8Q

🗳️ It’s no surprise that today’s newsletter focuses on the upcoming U.S. election and its impact on environmental, social and governance issues following the failed assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. Check out a Reuters feature on the divide amongst union factory workers ⚒️ who are split between Trump and President Joe Biden. Featuring insight from Owen Optimist Gaffney at Earth4All on a recent survey that found that 68% of respondents support a ‘tax the rich’ policy to address economic and environmental challenges. 🐶 And check out today’s spotlight on a brave pooch sniffing out drugs and contraband in the United States-Mexico border. #USelections2024 #elections #ESG #SustainableSwitch

PODCAST: 2 billion urban citizens are expected to be living informally in cities by 2030. We must anticipate the needs of these communities to build effective climate resilience says Sheela Patel, activist, founder director of the Society for the Promotion of Area Resource Centers (SPARC) and member of The Club of Rome. In this episode with Philippa Nuttall, Sheela discusses her work with Campaign For ROOH, working across 17 countries to empower women as the changemakers in their informal settlement communities to develop housing and basic services that are resilient to climate-change impacts. 🎧 Listen to the episode: https://ow.ly/xfG950SBqIN Sheela Patel has worked for over 50 years with vulnerable city dwellers and is widely recognised – nationally and internationally – for seeking urgent attention to the issues of urban poverty, housing and infrastructure onto the radar of governments, bilateral and international agencies, foundations and other organisations. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/dDeAbJPP

📺 WATCH | Did you miss the launch of "The System Within"? The latest Earth4All deep-dive paper by Jamie Bristow, Rosie Bell, Christine Wamsler, Thomas Björkman, Phoebe Tickell, Julia Kim and Otto Scharmer explores the cultural and spiritual dimensions of systems change. This conversation between The Club of Rome co-president Sandrine Dixson-Declève and the paper's co-authors offers powerful insights on the importance of the inner dimension for all those working to transform our world. Watch it back now ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/dw2nXc_Q

The new #Earth4All Austria report, led by The Club of Rome - Austrian Chapter with insights from 100 experts, presents a transformative vision for Austria, showing how the country can achieve sustainability goals by 2050 through five key turnarounds in poverty, inequality, empowerment, food and energy. And new data shows that Austrians are ready for rapid climate action and progressive tax reform to make it happen. Swipe ➡️ to explore the findings and read more about the report at https://lnkd.in/d-xYDE5Q

Throwback to last summer, where Sandrine Dixson-Declève and I had the remarkable opportunity to meet Pope Francis in the Vatican. We presented the pope with our book “Earth for All: A Survival Guide for Humanity”, as part of the Green&Blue Earth for All Festival in Italy. Four young activists were also part of our group: Ineza Umuhoza Grace (Rwanda), Licypriya Kangujam (India), Sophia Kianni (Iran/US) and Maya Gabeira (Brazil). Watch the documentary "Earth4All and the world of the Pope": https://lnkd.in/dGC-n7pn Now, we in the Earth4All team are preparing to launch a Earth4all simulator and a special regional report for Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) for Africa at NYC Climate week. Stay tuned! #Earth4All The Club of Rome Earth4All

In a new interview with Werner Siemens-Stiftung, "Earth for All" co-author and co-president of The Club of Rome Sandrine Dixson-Declève explains the systemic nature of the Earth4All turnarounds, and why tackling inequality is fundamental to stable societies and a stable planet. "Who would have thought that more aggression would be a consequence of climate change? But this is exactly what system-dynamic modelling and systems thinking is all about. These tools can be used to gain insights into the structures and behaviours of complex systems—and to identify a series of interrelated tension points." Read the interview ⏩ https://lnkd.in/ddtn9mAc Photo: © Justin Jin

Are you optimistic about your future? What about the future of your country – and the world? New polling from Earth4All and Global Commons Alliance shows that across countries surveyed, personal optimism is high, but fewer feel positive about the bigger picture. ❓ Where are the optimists? People in emerging economies like Indonesia, Mexico, Brazil, and India, along with those in China and Saudi Arabia are the most optimistic, while those in Europe, Japan and South Korea tend to be less so. Explore the full data ⏩ https://lnkd.in/dS89YTKE