Discourses Of Climate Delay

Episode Summary: In this enlightening and fun episode, hosts Leekei, Jenn, Olabanji, and Kristina unpack the concept of "Discourses of Climate Delay." This term is based on a research paper published by the University of Cambridge with the same title.The concept of "Discourses of Climate Delay," is a term that describes the subtle yet impactful ways people acknowledge climate change while advocating for minimal or postponed action. Contrary to climate denial, these discourses accept the reality of climate change but argue for less urgent or less comprehensive solutions. The discourses are grouped by the researchers in 4 main categories:Redirect Responsibility: This discourse evades systemic solutions for climate change, often by shifting the focus onto individual actions or by invoking 'whataboutism' to point fingers at other countries or sectors that are perceived to contribute more to the problem.Push Non-Transformative Solutions: This discourse advocates for incremental or ineffective solutions, such as relying solely on technological advances or market-based incentives, while ignoring the need for more comprehensive, transformative changes.Emphasize the Downsides: This narrative focuses on the perceived negatives of taking climate action, such as economic costs or threats to existing ways of life, without adequately addressing the potentially greater costs of inaction or the benefits of transformative change.Surrender: This discourse argues that climate change mitigation is either too challenging to be feasible (change is impossible) or already too late to matter (doomism), promoting a sense of futility and discouraging meaningful action.For more information on the project and to order your copy of the Carbon Almanac, visit thecarbonalmanac.orgWant to join in the conversation?Visit thecarbonalmanac.org/podcasts and send us a voice message on this episode or any other climate-related ideas and perspectives.Don’t Take Our Word For It, Look It Up!----- Since you’ve come this far, please show your Aloha.Hawaii has suffered a great tragedy. The deadliest wildfires in the last century.Maui-based Carbon Almanac Contributor Richie Biluan wrote “You are important. Your voice is important. Your aloha is significant. If you are on social media, send someone an encouraging comment who you see is going through this tragedy, or any for that matter. Share critical information with your network. Write. Read. And most importantly - love one another.”Visit Richie IG to find out how you can help.-----  Featuring Carbon Almanac Contributors Leekei Tang, Jenn Swanson and Kristina HorningLeekei is a fashion business founder, a business coach, an international development expert and podcaster from Paris, France. From Langley in British Columbia, Canada, Jenn is a Minister, Coach, Writer and community Connector, helping people help themselves. Olabanji is from Lagos Nigeria. He’s a Creative Director and visual designer that helps brands gain clarity, deliver meaningful experiences and build tribes through Design & Strategy. He founded Jorney - a community designed to help people stay productive, accountable, and do their best work