Evening, folks!
Today we have some constructive policy for once, care of recent Colombian state-driven climate activism!
And yet, it wouldn't be "Tough Times Tuesday" if I didn't raise these examples without looking at the challenges that come with trying to move away from an extraction-based economy and toward models of greater civic empowerment.
Nothing good and necessary in life comes easily, eh?
#ClimateCrisis #IndigenousRights #Environment #Economics #Colombia
https://open.substack.com/pub/mlclark/p/colombias-latest-lessons-in-state
@Blue_Skyesr_here, you might enjoy this overview - challenges and all! - of how Colombia is trying to tackle some really tough climate issues through economic and energy reforms.
@Museek, as I mentioned earlier, you might find the Colombian government's latest decree in favour of Indigenous sovereignty to be of note here. There's a particular focus in recent legislation on empowering local leaders to set and enforce regulations that protect natural resources in their regions from further abuse.
Oh my goodness, no worries about circling back.
Are you taking care of yourself?
Do you have the resources you need to rest and recover your strength any time soon?
I hope you do, and can!
Wellness above all else. 💙 May your communities know a little more peace in the coming days.
You have so many reasons to be proud of your country. :)
It's not easy! There's lots of work to be done!
But Colombia is so, so ambitious in the way a lot of other countries need to be right now. 💪
@MLClark @Blue_Skyesr_here I’m tired right now but will circle back on this so I can give a more thoughtful reply. The fires here yesterday threw a wrench in my schedule and I’ve been double-timing it today.