This speculative design project explores a future where global climate policies mandate equitable representation. Through intricately crafted artifacts and data visualizations, 'Sutura' examines a world grappling with the complexities of achieving true environmental justice. The project delves into the intersection of technology, indigenous wisdom, and international law, prompting critical reflection on imposed solutions, digital augmentation of negotiation and the challenge of balancing global governance with local autonomy, sparking dialogue on sustainable futures.
The world is healing, slowly. Climate change impacts are visibly lessening due to decisive global actions. Communities are interconnected, blending technological reliance with a renewed respect for ancestral practices. Coastal Senegal, once threatened, shows signs of resilience, with reforested mangroves and revitalized fishing grounds. People embrace a cooperative lifestyle, sharing resources and knowledge. Traditional woven materials integrate technology; clothing subtly displays environmental data. History is taught as a narrative of interconnectedness, emphasizing the era of imbalance, promoting stewardship.
This work is a provocation for a much-needed conversation. It is crucial to recognize the interconnectedness of social and environmental issues. Emerging trajectories of inequitable climate policies demand reflection. Consider: how can global mandates genuinely empower marginalized communities where it concerns climate change instead of furthering imbalance?
Drawing inspiration from environmental activism and technology, Ndiaye incorporates indigenous Senegalese perspectives on natural systems and interconnectedness. This project, rooted in this cultural framework, critiques global technology trends. *'Sutura'* begins with analyzing environmental data and global policy projections. This data is synthesized into counter-intuitive scenarios using algorithmic models. This iterative process creates data-rich provocations, questioning conventional sustainability. It highlights Ndiaye’s unique blend of local insight and global perspective, merging technology with fierce environmental advocacy to envision alternative, ecologically conscious futures.
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2024: Initial studies highlight the disproportionate impact of climate change on women and marginalized communities.
2025: Global climate advocacy groups push for gender parity in international climate negotiations.
2026: The Dakar Protocol is drafted, proposing mandatory gender-balanced delegations for climate negotiations.
2027: The Dakar Protocol is ratified, establishing diplomatic penalties for non-compliance.
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