This case study shows you the importance of helping diverse forms of life to thrive, by emphasizing the links between all life.

The Planetary Civics Inquiry promotes principles of planetary stewardship and planetary-level governance.

Planetary governance means systems of rules, practices, and processes that aim to support, manage and protect the Earth’s interconnected living systems. 

Who was involved

Researchers, educators, strategic designers, policy makers, political strategists, lawyers, scientists, artists, technologists, activists, and field-based practitioners are all involved.

Impact

The initiative addressed common crises, such as climate change and pandemics. By promoting the concept of ‘planetary’ over ‘global’ the project encouraged thinking beyond national borders.

Outcomes

• Influence on public policy
• A governance framework for better management of common planetary resources and systems
• A planetary civics alliance which saw collaboration and innovation across different cultures and politics
• Educational resources and projects, for example:
  • Planetary Pedagogies at RMIT University
  • River Cities Network project at RMIT Vietnam
  • Tongan Whales Corridor Project
  • Crisis Landscapes at the Third Pole
  • Oceans Research and Climate Action Network (ORCA) at Platform Arts

Source

Planetary Civics Inquiry