Sustainability through the Lens of Environmental and Social Justice

Öz

This study examines the relationships between sustainability, environmental justice, and social justice, advocating for these dimensions to be addressed in an integrated manner. Climate change and the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy have been evaluated within the framework of the just transition concept. It is emphasized that the shift to renewable energy should be planned not only in response to environmental imperatives but also in alignment with social equity goals. The study discusses how growth-oriented economic models conflict with sustainability objectives, highlighting the importance of alternative approaches such as the degrowth movement, which prioritizes equitable resource distribution and the preservation of ecological boundaries. The study also underscores the need for urban sustainability policies to align with principles of social justice and inclusivity, noting that economic growth-focused strategies often exacerbate inequalities. In conclusion, the study asserts that addressing environmental and social justice in a unified manner is critical for achieving sustainable development goals at both global and local levels.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Sustainability
• Social Justice
• Environmental Justice
• Degrowth Movement
• Just Transition

Çevresel ve Sosyal Adalet Boyutuyla Sürdürülebilirlik

Öz

Bu çalışma, sürdürülebilirlik ile çevresel ve sosyal adalet arasındaki ilişkileri inceleyerek, bu iki boyutun bir arada ele alınması gerektiğini savunmaktadır. İklim değişikliği ve fosil yakıtlardan yenilenebilir enerjiye geçiş süreçleri, adil geçiş kavramı çerçevesinde değerlendirilmiştir. Yenilenebilir enerjiye geçişin yalnızca çevresel zorunluluklarla değil, aynı zamanda toplumsal eşitlik hedefleriyle uyumlu bir şekilde planlanması gerektiği vurgulanmıştır. Çalışma, büyüme odaklı ekonomik modellerin sürdürülebilirlik hedefleriyle çatıştığını, kaynakların adil dağılımını ve ekolojik sınırların korunmasını önceleyen küçülme hareketi gibi alternatif yaklaşımların önemini tartışmıştır. Kentsel sürdürülebilirlik politikalarının sosyal adalet ve kapsayıcılık ilkeleriyle uyumlu hale getirilmesi gerektiği, ekonomik büyüme odaklı stratejilerin genellikle eşitsizlikleri artırdığı ifade edilmiştir. Sonuç olarak, çevresel ve sosyal adaletin bütünleşik bir şekilde ele alınmasının, küresel ve yerel düzeyde sürdürülebilir kalkınma hedeflerinin başarısı için kritik öneme sahip olduğu sonucu ortaya konulmaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

• Sürdürülebilirlik
• Sosyal Adalet
• Çevresel Adalet
• Küçülme Hareketi
• Adil Geçiş

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