Our current linear economy is not sustainable. Species extinction and climate change are symptoms of the over exploitation of natural resources. If we make the best possible use of the resources we already have, we can become a society which thrives within Planetary Boundaries. Roupé advises government bodies and industries on how to do this.
All of us can live in harmony with nature, but this requires us to question many things we take for granted. To move beyond theory, we all need to accept gradual social changes. Roupé advises on how governments and industry can inspire these changes in behaviour which eventually lead to the adoption of circular economies and healthy environments.
Nature's rights seminar // Nature’s rights as a basis for community building, in collaboration with Ekobanken and End Ecocide Sweden.
Jonas Roupé co-founded the organisation End Ecocide Sweden, which works to establish Ecocide as one of the five international 'crimes against peace', to join war crimes, genocide, crimes against humanity and the crime of aggression. Ecocide law closes the door on dangerous industrial activity. Jonas also took the initiative to the Foundation Ecocide Law Alliance, which brings together and mobilizes forward-looking businesses who want to create conditions for fair competition within the planetary boundaries and to promote sustainable business.
Criminal law can have a preemptive effect by influencing business decisions before they are made. Ecocide law at international level will create a level playing field for a regenerative, circular economy, and change both norms and investment flows.
In this report the role of ecocide law in powering the shift to a world circular economy within planetary boundaries is investigated.
Ecocide Law for an Economy within Planetary Boundaries
How do we meet society's needs for cities and food and transport and still keep within Planetary Boundaries? This is explored with Albaeco and RE:Source in this report.
With ecocide law in place, artificial intelligence can help us accelerate the shift to a sustainable economy, which is explored here.
In 2020, Covid 19 suddenly changed the world. In 2022 Russia invaded Ukraine, putting globalization on pause or reverse. Global warming is trending as scientists have predicted 30-40 years ago, but the hazards are coming faster than anticipated. The climate system is not divorced from the destruction of ecosystems. Nor are our economies or our societies. If we leave our destructive practices, earth’s carrying capacity could exceed 100 billion people.
Our economies are already more precarious. Society and the simple joys of everyday living now feel more precious. As we all discover new priorities, the resource efficiency of a circular world economy, and nature based solutions will be valued more than ever before. Local soft landing by adapting to what is coming, also called resilient societies, is becoming critical to people – and their businesses – across the world. While we all adjust to this new normal, work at Roupé quietly continues.
One Planet, How Many People? A Review of Earth’s Carrying Capacity
Roupé carries out systems level analysis for governing bodies and international organisations to help them transition to the circular economy. Founder Jonas Roupé has advised on business renewal and sustainability issues since 1995, and on circular economy and ecocide law since 2013. Roupé establishes what to focus on for maximum benefit and starts by addressing challenges that seem irreversible. We hope our examples inspire your own journey towards a more sustainable future.
