The Green Party of South Africa's manifesto is inspired by the fundamental right of justice to all, as manifested in the values that are shared by Green Movements around the Globe. In particular, the Ten Key Values of the Green Committees of Correspondence, as applied to the unique South African political, social and economic environment. 1. A System that Works It is a … [Read more...]
What does prosperity mean in Cape Town?
A Spiritual Master once said to me that where our thoughts dwell is who we become. Expanding this idea globally (and judging by the symptoms) it is obvious that western collective thought is about progress, moneymaking, consumerism and individualism. Our collective human identity has been buoyed up by the story of economic growth as being the driver of prosperity. And yet what … [Read more...]
New balance sheet for wealth of nations
The world’s fixation on economic growth ignores a rapid and largely irreversible depletion of natural resources, which will seriously harm future generations. This is according to a report, which on 17 June in Rio, unveiled a new indicator aimed at encouraging sustainability - the Inclusive Wealth Index (IWI). True state of the nation's wealth The IWI, which looks beyond … [Read more...]
