Week 4 Pearls of Wisdom by Jennifer Marie Amparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6 Human Futures ENVS 3021/6306 Tutorials en-us 2017-08-14 22:07:05 UTC 2025-10-11 06:38:34 UTC hello@padlet.com Group 1 wing19971016 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181010822 No. Instead of constraining the processes, we should implement encouraging policies because there might be unintended and delayed consequences afterwards and constraining the process is not considered as fair and just.]]> 2017-08-15 01:18:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181010822 wing19971016 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181012881 How to define urgency]]> 2017-08-15 01:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181012881 Summary: jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014115 Democratic institutions do not hold back CC/environmental issues; democratic processes could take time but outcomes are more acceptable by different sector]]> 2017-08-15 01:46:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014115 Summary: jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014382 Science is good of 'what is'; less good on telling 'what should be'; Values, positions under justice and fairness should be considered for sustainable futures]]> 2017-08-15 01:48:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014382 Summary: jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014654 As long as process does not lead to procrastination; Science could help back up your argument

]]> 2017-08-15 01:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181014654 Summary: jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181015014 'movement of nutrients etc from one economy to  another';
physical movement from places of production to places of consumption; economic value place on labor need to produce commodities

]]> 2017-08-15 01:55:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181015014 Summary: jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181015661 sustainability is not only about the outcome but also the process; move away from 'conflict based' frame; 'compromise' - proceed with the language they understand]]> 2017-08-15 02:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181015661 Summary jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181016110 'silos'; incentives to collaborate; motivation; power dynamics; examples: government departments, even universities]]> 2017-08-15 02:05:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181016110 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178486
-        conflicting environments and belief 
-        economic growth over sustainability in politics
-        business and environmental schools should be brought together
-        cost is a barrier 
-        funding allocation
-        political histories
-        business as usual 
-        more democracy, more bureaucracy
- free-market economists will repel sustainability due to more regulation/less money generation


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-    Depends who the winners and losers are
-        ‘Losers’ participating in the advancement of sustainability 

]]> 2017-08-16 01:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178533 Democracy Bad: Democracy is holding back climate change action because of short terms and Inconsistent policy. Lobby groups operating with such power. Democracy is important however for procedural justice . https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178541 2017-08-16 01:28:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178541 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178559
-        dependence theory 
-        developed world exploits the developing peripheral nation
-        in a capitalistic system this will always be the case
-        resource extraction of poorer nations 
-        colonisation (historic domination of developing nations)

]]> 2017-08-16 01:28:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178559 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178611 Democratic institutions are holding back action due to having to represent both sides of the argument, the people pushing for action and those causing the issues. Constraining democratic processes would not mean a better response.]]> 2017-08-16 01:29:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178611 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178634 There are always going to be winners and losers in the advancement of sustainability because of inequity in the participation, distribution and transition of the advancement. 

Riding the storm will lead to inequity in advancement of sustainability but the final outcome should be more equitable  

]]> 2017-08-16 01:29:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178634 Wednesday https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178753 Metabolic rift conceptualizes the ecological crisis tendencies developed under capitalism. It describes the relationship between humans and nature, and more specifically the complex and dynamic interactions between humans and nature, resulting from human labour and production. Hornborg identified that throughout history, human consumption, and therefore labour, drove humans to appropriate nature to satisfy their needs. Therefore, metabolic rift outlines a universal and ongoing relationship of human consumption.

Hornborg argued that metabolic rift resulted in an environmental load displacement and an ecologically unequal exchange. This is because the way humans are acting under industrial capitalism does not match social metabolism (processes undertaken are not those that are necessary for the society's continued existence)

]]> 2017-08-16 01:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178753 talis_tebecis https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178808 Science should form a foundation for decision making but should not be the be-all-and-end all. A sustainable society must be one that is fair, just, socially and economically sustainable, not just environmentally. An alternative to enforcement would be providing strong incentives. ]]> 2017-08-16 01:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178808 talis_tebecis https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178915 We can't know anything absolutely certainly, and we thus need to acknowledge the inherent uncertainty in science. We should always seek more knowledge, but shouldn't use lack of knowledge as an excuse for inaction. ]]> 2017-08-16 01:32:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178915 Wednesday: https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178987 Policy decisions generally always involve winners and losers (in the short term) due to the fact they are about behaviour change (e.g. the allocation of finite resources, social reform). 

Could treat them fairly by: 

  • compensation 
  • ensuring there is an accessible substitute 
  • undertaking change with a transition period (not ‘cold turkey’) 
  • making change easy through the provision of the appropriate infrastructure (physical and social) 
  • Give them a voice 
  • present the actions required for sustainability in a self-interest frame (highlight co-benefits)
]]> 2017-08-16 01:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181178987 Wednesday Group https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179077 institutional barriers includes the structure of the government and their segregated sectors, transdisciplinary research are not regarded, or are not supported by enough funds ( not recognised by professional institutions
 . 

]]> 2017-08-16 01:34:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179077 https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179278 Scientific predictions do not justify enforcing a political agenda but they should be taken into high consideration. Science doesn't take into consideration other aspects such as culture etc. so shouldn't be given a privileged role.]]> 2017-08-16 01:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179278 Summary (Wednesday): jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179566 Democracy 'everyone' has a voice; difference in opinion and arguments with evidence; 
it is not democracy holding it back; power imbalance 


]]> 2017-08-16 01:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181179566 Summary (Wednesday) jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180066
Science is important but is not the 'only' criteria for decision making;
Science should engage more the public and policy makers; ]]> 2017-08-16 01:45:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180066 Summary (Wednesday) jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180477

We can't know everything in absolute certainty; we make decisions everytime with no absolute certainty; not all states of certainty could lead to uncertainty and vice versa (example: taboos)]]> 2017-08-16 01:50:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180477 Summary (Wednesday) jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180890
'disconnect' between production and consumption; 'dependency' of the core to the periphery; systems structure net transfer from source (periphery) to center; undercompensation of the periphery; ]]> 2017-08-16 01:54:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181180890 Summary (Wednesday) jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181181126
temporal and spatial 'losers'; benefits and burdens could be appropriated, distributed (incentive, compensated); move away from 'conflict-based' frame]]> 2017-08-16 01:57:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181181126 Summary (Wednesday) jsamparo https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181181410
limits for transdisciplinary: government structure - hierarchy, bureacracy; funding structure; there are examples of collaborative and transdisciplinary projects]]> 2017-08-16 02:01:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jsamparo/vpgm9se6z0l6/wish/181181410