Abstract
A debate rages over earth’s entry into the geologic epoch referred to as the Anthropocene which acknowledges the negative impact that humans have had on the evolution of the earth, especially its impact on air quality and life on the planet. Responses to the Anthropocene assume a collective global responsibility for the degraded state of planet Earth. Many scholars have suggested predatory capitalism as the driving force behind the emergence of the Anthropocene, electing to rename it the Capitalocene. Within this context, this piece is an opening gesture to a larger examination of the notion of Sovereignty, Indigenization, and Cultural Representation on a comparative global scale. This essay examines an array of historical documents from Papal Encyclicals (1452 to present), explicit UN Sustainable Development Goals (especially SDG 13 – Climate Action), and statements from various global political figures. These are read in tension with the history of colonial development. To conclude, the essay overlays these historical geopolitical developments onto the current Capitalocene cultural moment to discuss how these impact the positivist efforts of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as the world approaches The Paris Agreement target year of 2030.
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James S. Moy, University of South Florida, United States
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Conference: KAMC2024
Stream: Climate Change and Arts
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To cite this article:
Moy J. (2024) The Capitalocene and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals ISSN: 2436-0503 – The Kyoto Conference on Arts, Media & Culture 2024: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 223-243) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2024.22
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2436-0503.2024.22
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