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The regenerative culture of Extinction Rebellion: self-care, people care, planet care.

Authors :
Westwell, Emily
Bunting, Josh
Source :
Environmental Politics. May2020, Vol. 29 Issue 3, p546-551. 6p.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

The article explores the concept and practice of regenerative culture drawing on our experience as activist researchers within Extinction Rebellion Manchester from August-December 2019. It defines relationship between regenerative culture and a foundation of self-care, people care and planet care. It reports how in 2018 in Great Britain Extinction Rebellion (XR) launched itself as a mass environmental movement aiming to achieve systemic change through non-violent civil disobedience. It mentions need of establishing a citizens assembly to oversee the transition towards climate justice.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09644016
Volume :
29
Issue :
3
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Environmental Politics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
142906621
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/09644016.2020.1747136