Journal article
Learning from Dual Global Crises: COVID-19 and climate change
Social Alternatives, Vol.39(2), pp.43-49
2020
Appears in COVID-19 Research
Abstract
This article compares two concurrent global crises: the decades-long climate change crisis and the months-long COVID-19 pandemic. These have many similarities. We draw attention to seven parallels and implications. Three of these feature change: business as usual is not acceptable; timeliness in relation to tipping points is critical; and communities can adapt to change with support. Two other points highlight the importance of data: decisions about policy, planning and management need to be based on evidence; and preparation needs to be based on expert advice, warnings, and long-term strategies. Two additional comments involve institutions and relationships: integrated multi-level governance is most effective to deal with global crises; and a sense of a shared burden on humanity globally is essential. We learn that adaptation can take place without having all the facts but accepting the trends, timing is critical, and political will is vital.
Details
- Title
- Learning from Dual Global Crises: COVID-19 and climate change
- Authors
- Claudia Baldwin (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - LegacyKate English (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - Legacy
- Publication details
- Social Alternatives, Vol.39(2), pp.43-49
- Publisher
- Social Alternatives
- Date published
- 2020
- ISSN
- 1836-6600; 0155-0306
- Copyright note
- Copyright © 2020 Social Alternatives. Reproduced with the permission of the copyright holder.
- Organisation Unit
- School of Tertiary Access - Legacy; School of Education and Tertiary Access; School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99482293502621
- Output Type
- Journal article
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