intergenerational justice (Q915)
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The duty of present generations towards future generations to protect them from future impacts of climate change, which need to be balanced with the rights of those alive today.
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | intergenerational justice |
The duty of present generations towards future generations to protect them from future impacts of climate change, which need to be balanced with the rights of those alive today. |
Statements
The idea that present generations have certain duties towards future generations in protecting them from future impacts of climate change, which need to be balanced with the rights of those alive today. Arguments and actions that seek to improve the situation of current younger generations can also be included, as long as they speak to a moral duty of those currently in power to provide a future that is as safe and fair as possible.