Environmental Inclusion | The Impact Post
Issue #42 | Sat, Jun 29, 2024
Dear NuSocia Patrons,
Environmental sustainability and inclusion are deeply interconnected, both aiming to create a harmonious and equitable world. Sustainable practices ensure that natural resources are conserved, and ecosystems protected for future generations. Inclusion, on the other hand, ensures that all individuals, regardless of their background or identity, have equitable access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making processes.
Incorporating inclusion into environmental sustainability involves recognizing the diverse impacts environmental issues have on different communities, especially marginalized groups. These communities often bear the brunt of environmental degradation due to historical inequities and lack of resources to adapt or respond effectively. Therefore, policies and initiatives for sustainability must be inclusive, considering the needs and voices of all stakeholders.
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Access to the outdoors should be a human right. If connection with nature is important for the human soul and mind, we need to ask what structural problems prevent the underprivileged from enjoying such experiences.
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