The magnitude of the planetary crisis requires action of a similar size; the solution is system change

The statement asserts that the current economic system, driven by endless growth and profit, is the root cause of climate change and social crises. It calls for a transition to sustainable societies through the reclamation of politics, the dismantling of oppressive structures, and the transformation of energy and food systems toward community ownership and agroecology.

• The climate catastrophe is inextricably linked to other social and environmental crises, such as biodiversity loss, deforestation, and water depletion, all of which are driven by an unsustainable economic system focused on endless growth and profit.
• Addressing the planetary crisis requires tackling root causes including privatization, financialization, the commodification of nature, and unsustainable production and consumption systems.
• A fundamental transformation of the energy system is required, moving beyond mere technological changes to a just transition characterized by a total departure from fossil fuel reliance and the establishment of public and community ownership.
• The food system must be radically transformed toward agroecology and food sovereignty to counter industrial agriculture, emphasizing the role of women and the rights to land, water, and seeds.
• Community-led management is the most effective way to protect biodiversity and forests; however, only 8% of the world's forests are currently managed by communities.

APA

admin (2018). The magnitude of the planetary crisis requires action of a similar size; the solution is system change. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/the-magnitude-of-the-planetary-crisis-requires-action-of-a-similar-size-the-solution-is-system-change/

Chicago

admin. The magnitude of the planetary crisis requires action of a similar size; the solution is system change. Friends of the Earth International, 2018. https://www.foei.org/the-magnitude-of-the-planetary-crisis-requires-action-of-a-similar-size-the-solution-is-system-change/.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@misc{admin2018magnitude, author = {admin}, title = {{The magnitude of the planetary crisis requires action of a similar size; the solution is system change}}, publisher = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2018}, month = aug, url = {https://www.foei.org/the-magnitude-of-the-planetary-crisis-requires-action-of-a-similar-size-the-solution-is-system-change/}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }