Unsustainable: The Urgent Need to Transform Society and Reverse Climate Change

This book is an urgent call to reimagine our social, political and economic systems so that we might transform to a sustainable society.

It considers whether an alternative economic model is possible and examines the factors needed to enable such a transition to occur. The scale and pace of change is unprecedented and the author examines the actions that have to be taken by governments, business and individuals if we are to address the environmental disaster that confronts us. Much needs to change but ultimately, this is a book of hope, believing that evolution to a better, more sustainable society is possible.

Richard Joy is co-founder of the Low Carbon Strategy Network, bringing together organisations that offer innovative technologies for a more sustainable society. He has been actively involved in environmental politics for a number of years, and during 2019-2020 he worked with a task force, headed by Sir Ed Davey, now leader of the Liberal Democrats, advising on options for green growth. He is also an advisor to Keystone Legacy, an organisation promoting sustainable agriculture in East Africa. Previously, Richard worked for IBM, leading business change initiatives. He subsequently worked as a strategic change facilitator, supporting organisations implement major transformation programmes.