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Future Ecologies

Scales of Change - Introduction: A Theory of Change

May 14, 2020
Robert Gifford, a psychology and environmental studies professor, discusses his 'dragons of climate inaction' framework, exploring psychological barriers to effective climate action. Quetztonat Charlene George, a cultural guide and artist from the Coast Salish First Nations, shares insights on storytelling's role in reconnecting with the land and fostering community. They delve into the urgent need for collective action, reflect on pandemic parallels with climate change, and highlight the importance of individual and systemic approaches to sustainability.
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  • The hosts highlight the psychological barriers, or 'dragons', that prevent effective climate action, emphasizing the need for awareness to overcome them.
  • The podcast draws parallels between individual behavior in the climate crisis and collective action during the COVID-19 pandemic, stressing the importance of shared understanding to drive change.

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Understanding the Climate Crisis

The hosts explore the overwhelming nature of the climate crisis as an existential threat that permeates every aspect of life. They acknowledge the struggle to find new insights and actionable responses amidst a sea of existing literature and activism surrounding climate change. The hosts emphasize the tension between individual actions, which can sometimes feel futile, and the need for larger structural changes to effectively combat this issue. This duality leads to a search for stories that make the climate crisis more tangible and understandable, allowing for a nuanced exploration of both personal and collective responsibility.

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