All of humanity could share a prosperous, equitable future, but a wealthy minority of ultra-consumers is rapidly shrinking the development space needed for such equity.
The study emphasizes that while gravely concerning, a radical transformation of global politics, economics and society remains feasible to enable a fairer distribution of resources.
Joyetta Gupta noted that achieving a utopian outcome necessitates significant limits on excess consumption, alongside taxes aimed at addressing inequality and funding vital infrastructures.
The groundbreaking 62-page study suggests that within safe planetary boundaries, all 7.9 billion people can access essential living standards necessary for thriving.
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