Climate Quote by Steve Goreham
““Because the idea of climate change is so plastic, it can be deployed across many of our human projects and can serve many of our psychological, ethical and spiritual needs…We need to ask not what we can do for climate change, but to ask what climate change can do for us.” —Mike Hulme, Director of the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research and IPCC Lead Author (2009)51””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Climate Change Forum, 2009, quoted by Mike Hulme
Climate change is a flexible concept that can be applied to many human endeavors, meeting psychological, ethical, and spiritual needs; we should explore what climate change can offer us, not just what we can do for it.
In simple terms: Climate change can serve many human needs; ask what it can give us.
Key Takeaway
Seek mutual benefits between humanity and climate.
Themes
climate change
human needs
psychology
ethics
spirituality
Mood
concerned
inspired
thoughtful
Type
strategic
motivational
When to use this quote
- policy making
- community projects
- education curricula
- personal lifestyle changes
Key Concepts
systems thinking
interdependence
sustainability
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we balance receiving benefits with reducing harm?
- What personal values align with climate stewardship?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on utility may ignore urgent mitigation actions.
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