[Answered] Inter-generational justice is a better way of producing a more equitable global order and protecting the freedoms of future generations. Discuss.

The recent Ukraine crisis highlighted that the institutions of global governance which were supposed to guarantee peace have failed. So, a new concept of “inter-generational justice” has emerged. It signifies the rights and interests of the present and future generation regarding the renewable and non-renewable resources of earth. It signifies a fair utilization of resources by human generations in past, present and future. It tries to construct a balance of consumption of resources by existing societies and the future generations.

What are the hurdles to Inter-generational justice?

• Unsustainable use of natural resources
• Climate change
• Growing economic crisis
• Proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
• Growing inequalities
• Water and air pollution

How to achieve inter-generational justice?

• Sustainable development by balancing the use of natural resources.
• Sustainable means of energy must be developed. So that future generations can equally reap the benefits across the countries.
• Native communities’ natural knowledge must be reaped.
• There should be an inter-generational dialogue that include younger and older population.
• International institutions must be made more diverse representing large no. Of nations. These institutions are key to decide all important global matters.