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What if Mother Nature Had Rights? She Does In Ecuador And Bolivia
Wednesday, January 9, 2013 11:52
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Both Ecuador and Bolivia are embarking on new paths of social and economic development toward what they call “sumak kawsay,” or “living well.” This indigenous concept stands in contrast to the neo-liberal model of development that’s always about growth. The mantra is more productivity, more growth, more consumption of resources, ad infinitum. Ad nauseam!
In contrast, “living well” is about developing in harmony with nature, meeting human rights and satisfying basic needs for all, and living in balance.
Sure, it sounds nice on paper, but what does it mean in practice?
I LOVE this. Western countries, Asian countries, TAKE NOTICE! Earth is alive and it has ‘god given’ rights too. 3 cheers for Ecuador and Bolivia! -Mort
