Jan Juffermans

Jan Juffermans Dutch author and environmental activist. Juffermans is a member of the Platform Sustainable and Solidarity Economy, the Working Group Footprint Netherlands and Transition Boxtel.

The Estates General of the Hague

‘Support for a wellbeing economy grows’

It remains to be seen whether we will be able to effectively tackle the major challenges of nature and the environment in time. But the opportunities to do so will undoubtedly increase significantly.

December 13, 2021

footprints

‘Footprint Justice’ and ‘Fair Earth Shares’ is getting more attention

The campaign for ‘Footprint Justice’ is gathering momentum with a call for UN member states to investigate the legal implications of enshrining a ‘Fair Earth Share’ as a human right.

February 1, 2021

David Fleming quote

From global drag to radical regionalization

For regionalization, not everything has to be done on a small scale or regionally. It is a search for the optimal scale in terms of transport, energy use, production options, mineral cycle and many other aspects.

January 19, 2021

barefeet

Towards Footprint Justice: A Fair Earth Share is a Human Right

We are still so far from Rights for All. We urgently need to stop further degradation of our planet now and to realize Fair Earth Shares. Maybe we need to pursue legal action again, like the case for climate action won by the Dutch foundation Urgenda (although being appealed) and the other lawsuits around the world.

June 4, 2020