“For to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others”
~ NELSON MANDELA ~
This episode asks us to be brave, to step out of our comfort zone as we look at some of the environmental inequities and injustices across the world. We tackle some pretty heavy issues including child labour, child slavery, climate change, and intergenerational equity but as always, this podcast aims to find solutions. With inspiration by renowned peace maker and freedom fighter Nelson Mandela, we explore what we can do to help create a more equitable world where everyone gets a fair go.
LINKS FROM THE SHOW
Watch The Story of Stuff Video to see where our stuff comes from and where it goes. It shows that we are not paying for what we buy.Who pays? It’s the people who lost their natural resources, the people who put their health at risk in factories and mines, the underpaid or minimum wage transport workers etc
Check out the global CO2 emissions from 2022 to see what industries and countries emit the most carbon
Australia has one of the highest rates of consumption per capita. Check out how other countries compare here
It is estimated that 190million people will live below high tide level in 2100 including parts of China, Bangladesh, Indonesia and Thailand. Read the full story here
The Torres Strait Islands are experiencing sea level rises at twice the global average which puts people at risk of becoming climate refugees. Read the full story and what it means to the Torres Strait Islanders here.
Learn about the Clive Palmer coal mining project in Queensland Australia that was denied based on human rights of our future generations here
Become aware of the 160 million children across the globe engaged in child labour, with half of these children in hazardous work in these articles:
https://www.apple.com/supplier-responsibility/pdf/Apple_SR_2023_Progress_Report.pdf
https://childlabourplatform.org/map/
https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—dgreports/—dcomm/documents/genericdocument/wcms_845907.pdf
Learn about Child Labour Day here
Learn about Mandela Day here and what actions you can take to make a positive change towards peace for all in the world here.
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