Hi John,
One day soon, the world will pull through the coronavirus crisis.
When that day arrives, will we go back to the world as it was before, or do we aim for a more equal, more sustainable world?
That's a huge question to answer. But as coronavirus has thrown into sharp focus how vulnerable large parts of society are, it’s a question we need to ask ourselves.
Can you spare 4 minutes to help shape one of our biggest campaigns of 2020? Here’s the first question:
Should the government treat the Covid-19 crisis as a moment to create a world not only more resilient to pandemics, but to climate change and the loss of nature?
Click to share your views:
While anyone can catch this awful virus, not everyone faces the same risk. People on the front line – nurses, carers, bus drivers, supermarket staff – work some of the lowest paid jobs, but are left the most exposed.
With the climate emergency, it’s a similar story.
Low income households are more likely to live in poorly insulated homes, or lack savings and insurance to help them get back on their feet after a disaster.
Right now, governments must prioritise saving lives and protecting people. But when the worst is over, what should come next?
A growing group of voices are calling for the Covid-19 crisis to be a turning point – for this to be a moment when we aim for a fairer, safer and more resilient world.
But I’d love to know what you think, John. Click below to answer and let us know how you think Greenpeace should campaign next.
Should the government treat the Covid-19 crisis as a moment to create a world not only more resilient to pandemics, but to climate change and the loss of nature?
In the Financial Times last week, Indian author Arundhati Roy wrote that past pandemics have left humanity “ready to fight for" a new, better world. Because such massive upheaval has “forced humans to break with the past and imagine their world anew.” [1]
Do you agree? Click below to reply -- and to answer a few more quick questions on how Greenpeace should campaign next.
Should the government treat the Covid-19 crisis as a moment to create a world not only more resilient to pandemics, but to climate change and the loss of nature?
Thank you – and I hope you and your loved ones are well and safe.
Sam
Greenpeace UK
NOTES
1. Arundhati Roy: ‘The pandemic is a portal’
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