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Page 1 - The Day To Come
Green Days opened with a workshop (of 14 people) that focused on ecological, social, economical and political dimensions of sustainable development.
We talked about our country and our personal ecological footprint that includes much more than our carbon footprint. We pondered about wreckless consumption and what does this mean for resources and people alike. We played while checking the labels of our clothing to map the countries that make everything. This helped us partially bust the myth that says that 'God made the world. Everything else was made in China.' We ended up approving yet again that development can only be discussed while situatated in a context largely determined by the globalisation process.
For those of us who tend to forget, we were reminded that it's a wild and savage world out there. Climate change is fueled by relentless commercialization and excessive consumption. Global warming became a fighting ground for both policymakers and concerned citizens all over the world, yet nearly 350 million people go to bed hungry every moment while 35 000 kids die of hunger every day.
We (re)watched The Story of Stuff and tried to develop a local sustainable decalogue that it would be easy to implement by as many Romanians as possible, without asking them to move mountains for it.
All this and much more under a common goal. 'Consuming responsibly for a sustainable development'.
The love song in the footage is called Der Morgen Danach (The Morning After in German) and it's sung by Lacrimosa.
If you wonder why a German love song for a local event ... because more than anything, music doesn't speak a certain language. It's emotion. And this song in particular ultimately sends a message of hope for the day to come.
Enjoy.
How would YOU define 'sustainable development'? What does it mean to YOU as an individual?
Comments
It is certain stage of mind, when you care about things in your yard and far beyond it too!
There is one line in “The Story of Stuff” where Annie Leonard says something like - Recycling is good. It’s very good. We all should do it. But recycling is not enough.
It’s the same with caring. It’s very good & it’s admirable, but it’s not enough. We have to act upon our cares, too.
Caring for me includes also action.
Yup, I assumed that, but felt obliged to add the action part just to be clear for everybody.
But still u raised a point to think about, what does it mean when we say - I care ..?
Mmmm, it probably depends of each person.
For example, as you said caring for you involves action, too.
For others caring may only mean “Oh, how cute is that kid/dog/cat”.
What you (other readers too) mean when say - I care .. ?
For me care is more of an abstract concept that deals with feelings that determine me to do/not do stuff.
For ex. - related to the environment
Sometimes I forget the shopping bag at home & would normally be too lazy to go back up 5 floors to pick it up, but I care enough about the environment & am sick of plastic, so I go up to recover it, regardless of my temporary comfort or laziness.
Great job. Thank you Adela