The article discusses the collective harm problem related to climate change and questions the impact of individual actions in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. While many may feel that personal efforts are inconsequential, there's potential for individual actions to hold significance. African philosophy introduces the idea of "complementarity," which highlights interdependence among all entities. This perspective encourages individuals to engage in meaningful environmental actions by connecting personal responsibility to collective well-being, supported by studies showing people’s willingness to act for climate action when motivated.
Fortunately, it is not the only way of responding to the challenge. African philosophers have a different way of looking at it.
By African philosophy, I mean critical reflections on basic questions about the world - spanning the nature of knowledge, existence, morality, meaning and truth, from the perspective of African philosophers.
Studies assessing public willingness to contribute to climate action show that people will act even at a personal cost, given the right motivations.
Complementarity denotes a relationship of interdependence among all entities - plants, animals, rivers, humans - in an interconnected system that can inspire collective climate action.
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