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“However it is achieved, a thorough reorganisation of production, consumption and distribution will be the end result of humanity's response to the climate emergency and the broader environmental crisis.”

Quote by Walden Bello

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Walden Bello is a renowned Filipino author, political activist, and scholar. Known for his profound insights into globalization and political economics, especially his critical analysis of the impact of globalization and transnational corporations on developing countries. Born in 1945, Bello's work spans a wide range of topics from political theory to social movements. more

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