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minus-squareDeceptichum@quokk.aulinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up3arrow-down1·edit-22 months agoArguably those countries are the ones most in need of sitting down and working out how to meet the goals set. The alternative is a circle jerk of nations who have already achieved it or higher standards congratulating themselves. I know which one is more likely to bring about the needed change.
minus-squarexhrit@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down4·2 months agothose are who should be working out how to meet the goals set. not the ones setting the goals.
minus-squareDeceptichum@quokk.aulinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2arrow-down1·2 months agoWhy? They’re the ones who can set realistic goals for them. Nor does the existence of these goals prevent nations from going above and beyond, it’s about bringing the baseline up.
Arguably those countries are the ones most in need of sitting down and working out how to meet the goals set.
The alternative is a circle jerk of nations who have already achieved it or higher standards congratulating themselves.
I know which one is more likely to bring about the needed change.
those are who should be working out how to meet the goals set. not the ones setting the goals.
Why? They’re the ones who can set realistic goals for them.
Nor does the existence of these goals prevent nations from going above and beyond, it’s about bringing the baseline up.