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“...the core values that underpin sustainable development - interdependence, empathy, equity, personal responsibility and intergenerational justice - are the only foundation upon which any viable vision of a better world can possibly be constructed”

Quote by Jonathon Porritt

Book:Capitalism as If the World Matters
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Capitalism as If the World Matters

This book delves into the principles of capitalism with a focus on integrating ethical considerations and environmental sustainability. It examines how capitalism can be reformed to benefit society and the planet, offering insights into potential pathways for a more equitable and sustainable economic system. more

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Jonathon Porritt
Jonathon Porritt

Jonathon Porritt is a renowned British environmentalist and writer. Born on July 6, 1950, he has been committed to promoting global environmental sustainability since the 1980s. Porritt has served as an environmental advisor to the British government and held key positions in various international and non-governmental organizations, such as the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) and Friends of the Earth. He has also authored several books on environmental issues and has been a global advocate for the concept of sustainable development. more

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