The Donut Hole model...I've always loved non-linear thinking. Please enlarge so you can read what each diagram describes.
Donut Economics:
What is the Doughnut?Think of it as a compass for human prosperity in the 21st century, whose goal is to meet the needs of all people within the means of the planet.
It consists of two concentric rings:
- A social foundation – to ensure that no one is left falling short on life’s essentials.
- An ecological ceiling – to ensure that humanity does not collectively overshoot planetary boundaries.
Between these two boundaries lies a doughnut-shaped space that is both ecologically safe and socially just – a space in which humanity can thrive.
Quantifying the Doughnut
The image below reveals the current state of humanity and our planetary home: think of it as humanity’s ‘selfie’ in the early days of the 21st century.
Each dimension is measured, where possible, with 1 or 2 indicators, and the red wedges show the extent of shortfall and overshoot of the Doughnut’s social and planetary boundaries.
It shows us that millions of people still fall short on all 12 of the social dimensions, and that humanity has already overshot at least four planetary boundaries (air pollution and chemical pollution are currently unquantified).
To achieve the 21st century goal of meeting the needs of all within the means of the living planet means eliminating all of the red from the Doughnut diagram, and this must be done from both sides at the same time.
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ReplyDeleteGreat post and information. It is good you were able to attend the meeting on the environment.
There seem to be too many climate change deniers. Take care, enjoy your day. Have a happy new week ahead.
One member said he was making a list of all the organizations working for the environment. I bet that's huge!
DeleteA new concept to me.
ReplyDeleteI like that people are committed to working to save our planet. Interesting ideas here.
ReplyDeleteWow! Lots of good and hopeful information. Thanks, Barb!
ReplyDeleteInteresting. If only it weren’t for hanging chads, we might be in a more hopeful place today.
ReplyDeleteIt’s too deep for me on a Monday morning. I am afraid that I am too shallow, especially on Monday. I applaud your thoughts, however. 😇
ReplyDeleteThoughtful ideas, all. I so fear for our world.
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