[p2p-research] Future Code for ethical behaviour in a post-industrial world

Wed Apr 22 08:50:06 CEST 2009

Forgot to include Darren,

Michel

2009/4/22 Michel Bauwens <michelsub2004 at gmail.com>

> HI Darren,
>
> Sounds like a good initiative, i.e. to work out the implications of what it
> would ethically mean to live sustainably, and how social actors could
> respond to that. In my view, it's when this also becomes part of policy
> making, as well as a general ethical expectation that real change would
> occur. But it is a necessary initial step.
>
> I copy some of the people who may be interested in adding their views, and
> have put the proposal as a textfile below,
>
> Once it gets out of the proposal stage, I would be happy to report it in
> our blog,
>
> Michel
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Darren Sharp <dasharp at gmail.com>
> Date: Wed, Apr 22, 2009 at 1:43 PM
> Subject: Future Code
> To: Michel Bauwens <michelsub2004 at gmail.com>
>
>
> Hi Michel,
>
> I recently met with Alex Fearnside - the team leader for sustainability at
> City of Melbourne.
>
> He's got a great idea about how to catalyse behaviour change when it comes
> to the environment, sustainability and the climate crisis and we're thinking
> of getting a few individuals and groups together to brainstorm the idea and
> then launch it collaboratively.
>
> Attached is the brief for what is currently called 'Future Code', but will
> likely be renamed (Word doc).
> Keen to hear your thoughts.
> Please pass along to people who you think might be interested in
> contributing to the idea.
>
> Regards,
> Darren
>
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>
>
> **
> Future Code Project – Basic Business Case
>
> The purpose of this document is to outline a simple business case for this
> project.
> Context
>
> This project is based on the following[1] <#120cc95eb3bb0321__ftn1>:
>
>    1. Action on climate change is needed NOW. This is backed up by reports
>    from key scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, and
>    reported frequently in the media.
>    2. Without immediate and concerted action from all sectors of society,
>    Australian’s and our civilisation will be significantly impacted by climate
>    changes in the next 10 to 20 years. This will occur in most of our own
>    lifetimes, not just out children or grand children’s lifetimes.
>    3. People from all sectors of society are ready and willing to take the
>    necessary action, we just haven’t started yet – we are waiting for someone
>    else to lead and do the hard work for us.
>
>
>
> Solutions that have worked to avert other environmental and social issues
> have yet to work with climate change. A quote from Einstein illustrates why:
> “No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that
> created it.”
>
>
>
> A second quote, this time from the United Kingdom’s Sustainable Development
> Commission, illustrates the role of leadership and hints at what maybe
> needed to succeed in this challenge:
>
> Changing the habits of a lifetime is not easy for any of us. But public
> commitment can be harnessed by positive leadership that delivers a
> compelling vision for change and makes that change possible. People need to
> feel confident that their own efforts are part of a collective effort,
> supported by policies that make sustainable choices the easier choice. [2]<#120cc95eb3bb0321__ftn2>
>
>
>
> In Australia there is currently a wide range of climate change activities –
> from political advocacy to business lead solutions to community action.
> None, so far, have generated the necessary leadership and action to
> transition to a prosperous and low carbon future.
>
>
>
> A final quote, again from Einstein illustrates the futility of not changing
> our current approach to solving the climate crisis: “Insanity: doing the
> same thing over and over again and expecting different results.”
>
>
>
> The Future Code Project aims to generate the necessary leadership and
> action for Australia’s and Melbourne’s rapid transition to a prosperous,
> low-carbon future.
> The Project
>
> *Purpose*
>
> ·          To generate a community lead code-of-ethics for individuals to
> facilitate the transition to a low-carbon Australia and Melbourne. Two
> examples of codes-of-ethics are at the end of this document.
>
> ·          To have politicians and their staff, CEOs, and the wider
> community commit to this and use it to guide decisions and actions.
>
>
>
> *Principles*
>
> ·          To lead through doing – less talk, more action.
>
> ·          To be open, inclusive and empowering.
>
> ·          To be innovative and non partisan in any approach developed.
>
>
>
> *Process*
>
> It is proposed the project be undertaken in two phases. The initial phase
> is the creation of the code, which would be lead by a small group of
> individuals, would utilise Web 2.0 functionality, and involve a wide range
> of individual contributions.
>
>
>
> The second phase would involve the promotion of the code, its adoption, and
> monitoring and reviewing its progress.
> What does success look like?
>
> ·          The code-of-ethics is simple, memorable and appeals to the
> mainstream.
>
> ·          This project catalyses / foster leadership at all levels of
> society.
>
>
>
> To achieve this, contributors will need to have ‘skin in the game’ – we
> have to want this project to succeed.
> Next steps
>
> An initial 90 minute meeting with a small group of potential contributors
> to discuss and further develop the project. This meeting should happen in
> late April, early May and will be organised by Alex Fearnside.
> Further information
>
> For further information, please contact Alex Fearnside –
> alex.fearnside at gmail.com
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> [1] <#120cc95eb3bb0321__ftnref1> A more fulsome discussion of these points
> is available in *Creating Mass Public Engagement on Climate Change* -
> http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications/downloads/ClimateChangeInvolveDiscussionDocument.pdf
>
> [2] <#120cc95eb3bb0321__ftnref2> I Will if you Will – Summary Document.
> http://www.sd-commission.org.uk/publications/downloads/I_Will-Summary.pdf
>
>
>
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