What If We Get It Right?
by Ayana E. Johnson
Key Concepts
Possibility Thinking
Shift focus from what's wrong to what's possible and how to achieve it.
Solutionary Mindset
Prioritize developing and implementing tangible solutions over lamenting problems.
Intersectional Solutions
Recognize that environmental justice is inseparable from social and economic justice.
Collective Thriving
Emphasize that true environmental success means all communities flourish together.
Hope as Action
Understand that hope is not passive optimism but an active, strategic force for change.
Action Items
Actively envision and articulate positive environmental futures.
Seek out and amplify stories of successful climate solutions.
Collaborate across disciplines and communities for systemic change.
Advocate for policies that integrate environmental and social equity.
Invest time and resources in building regenerative systems.
Core Thesis
Instead of dwelling on climate catastrophe, we must actively envision and build a thriving, sustainable future.
Mindset Shift
The book shifts us from a paralyzing focus on environmental doom to an empowering belief in our collective capacity to create a better world.