The Moral, Political and Ecological Question of Material Wealth and Happiness

The manifesto asks us to consider that human beings should no longer see themselves as owners and masters of nature, but rather interconnected with it. To ensure ecological justice and preserve a well managed natural heritage for future generations, humans must establish a relationship with nature based on giving back as much or more than they take. The level of material prosperity that can be sustainably extended to the entire planet is roughly comparable to the average wealth of the wealthiest countries in the 1970s.