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Living within the safe operating space: a vision for a resource efficient Europe

Meghan O’brien,Franziska Hartwig,Karin Schanes,Moritz Kammerlander,I. Omann,H. Wilts,R. Bleischwitz,J. Jäger

Published 2014 in European Journal of Futures Research

ABSTRACT

A desirable future critically depends on our ability to ensure the supply of key resources while simultaneously respecting planetary boundaries. This paper looks at the potential implications of living within the “safe operating space” for people, business and the economy. It develops a positive vision of the future based on three pillars: a safe and fair use of global resources, a sustainable society, and a transformed economy. We review and build on recent sustainability visions to develop a holistic reflection on what life in 2050 could look like, and explore the key changes in the economy needed to get there. In particular we show that resource efficiency requires a systemic shift in values, innovation, governance and management regimes. We present a bold vision for Europe underlined by indicators and targets, explore transition challenges to getting there and conclude with a list of key policies needed for overcoming challenges and reaching the vision.

PUBLICATION RECORD

  • Publication year

    2014

  • Venue

    European Journal of Futures Research

  • Publication date

    2014-12-18

  • Fields of study

    Political Science, Business, Economics, Environmental Science

  • Identifiers
    DOI 10.1007/S40309-014-0048-3
  • External record

    Open on Semantic Scholar

  • Source metadata

    Semantic Scholar

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