Why planetary problems need a new approach to politics Essays
The World Health Assembly failed to reach a pandemic treaty deadline due to disputes over pathogen access. Scholars explore a planetary perspective emphasizing human-ecosystem interconnectedness for sustainable thriving amid global challenges.
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The World Health Assembly aimed to establish a global agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response, but failed to meet the deadline for a pandemic treaty due to disputes over pathogen access and benefit-sharing. The core issue lies in the clash between state sovereignty and the need for global cooperation in managing planetary-scale challenges like pandemics. The current international system, centered around nation-states, struggles to effectively address issues that transcend political borders, such as viruses and climate change. The concept of habitability, focusing on multispecies flourishing and the interdependence of human and non-human life, emerges as a new approach to ensure human thriving within a stable biosphere. Scholars and policymakers are grappling with how to navigate this shift towards a planetary perspective that acknowledges the interconnected systems of life, matter, and energy on Earth. The central question remains: how can we achieve a future where human well-being is inseparable from the health of ecosystems and the planet as a whole?
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