How to Find Joy in Climate Action | Ayana Elizabeth Johnson | TED

譯者: Cindy So 審譯者: Shelley Tsang 曾雯海

People often ask me

人們經常問我

what they can do to help address the climate crisis.

他們可以做甚麼來幫助解決氣候危機

But what they usually mean

但通常他們的意思是

is what’s one quick, easy, simple thing they can do.

有沒有一個快速、容易又簡單的解決辦法

Well, that particular ship has sailed.

可惜，能那樣做的時機已經過去

The climate challenge is gargantuan.

氣候挑戰極為龐大

Thanks largely to fossil fuel executives

這得歸功於化石燃料公司的領導階層

and the PR firms and politicians doing their bidding.

以及聽令於他們的公關公司和政客

We need to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions

我們要消除來自電力、運輸、農業、工業

from electricity, transportation, agriculture, industry and buildings.

和建築物的溫室氣體排放

We need to protect and restore ecosystems.

我們要保護和修復生態系統

We need to change society, policy, economy and culture.

我們要改變社會、政策、經濟和文化

This is about transformation,

這是一場大變革

and the stakes for humanity are greater than my heart and mind can fully fathom.

而人類面對的風險高得我的心和頭腦都難以完全理解

So I find the best way to cope with this

所以我發現應付這一切最好的方法

is to avoid dwelling on the terrifying scientific projections

就是避免老是想著可怕的科學預測

and instead pivot quickly to solutions.

並迅速轉向解決方法

Now, the climate movement and the media

氣候運動和媒體

all too often ask each of us to do the same things.

總是叫我們做同樣的事情

To vote, protest, donate, spread the word,

去投票、抗議、捐款、宣傳、

lower our carbon footprint.

減低碳足跡

That term, by the way, carbon footprint,

順帶一提，碳足跡這個術語

was popularized by fossil fuel corporations

是由化石燃料公司推廣的

in an attempt to put the blame on us as individuals.

目的正是把責任歸咎於我們個體上

But yes, it is good to do those things.

當然，做那些事是好的

I do those things.

我也有做那些事

However, all too rarely are we asked to contribute our special talents,

但是，我們很少被要求在解決氣候問題上

our superpowers, to climate solutions.

貢獻我們獨有的天賦，我們的超能力

And what a failing.

這是多大的一個弊處啊

For that would actually enable the radical changes we need.

因為那樣做，我們才能作出必要的徹底改變

So where do we each begin?

那麼，我們要如何開始呢？

Here's my best answer.

這是我的最佳解答

A Venn diagram.

一個溫氏圖

The first circle is:

第一個圓圈是:

What are you good at, what are your areas of expertise?

你擅長做甚麼？ 那些是你專長的領域？

What can you bring to the table?

你能夠貢獻甚麼？

Think about your skills, resources and networks.

想想你的技術、資源和人際網絡

The second circle is:

第二個圓圈是:

What is the work that needs doing?

需要做的工作是甚麼？

Are there particular climate and justice solutions that you're keen on?

有沒有某些氣候和公義的解決方案是你感興趣的？

Think about systems level changes,

想想系統層面的改變，

things that can replicate or scale.

可以複製或擴展的東西

Things like composting initiatives, insulating buildings, restoring wetlands,

像是堆肥製作措施、使建築物絕緣、恢復濕地、

getting climate candidates elected.

令支持氣候運動的候選人當選

And electrifying everything.

和電氣化所有東西

There are heaps of options.

你有一大堆選擇

The third circle is: What brings you joy or satisfaction?

第三個圓圈是: 甚麼能為你帶來樂趣或滿足？

There is so much work to be done.

要做的事情有很多

Please do not choose something that makes you miserable.

請不要選擇令你痛苦的事情

This is the long haul.

這是趟漫長艱苦的旅程

So it's critical to avoid burnout.

所以避免過度疲勞至為重要

Choose things that enliven you.

選擇令你如魚得水的事情

The goal is to be at the heart of this Venn diagram

目標是立足於這個溫氏圖的中心

for as many minutes of your life as you can.

能待多久就待多久

If you're familiar with the Japanese concept of Ikigai

如果你熟悉「生之意義」這個日本概念

for finding your purpose,

意指尋找你的目標

you can consider this a simplified, climate-focused version of that.

你可想像這是針對氣候、簡易版本的「生之意義」

Taking this approach will enable way more progress on climate solutions

比起我們每個人執著於自己的碳足跡，

than if we each obsess about our individual footprints.

採用這個方法更能在氣候行動上取得進展

For example,

舉個例子，

nine months after being inspired,

在我帶他到他第一個氣候示威活動

when I took him to his first climate protest,

令他受到啟發後的九個月

Boris Khentov, a financial tech executive,

鮑里斯·肯托夫，一個金融科技公司的行政主管

launched a climate impact investing fund.

發起了一個氣候影響力投資基金

And honestly, I don't care if Boris never goes to another protest again.

老實說，就算鮑里斯再也不去示威，我也不在乎

Sarah Stillman,

莎拉·斯蒂爾曼

a journalist who covers systemic injustices in immigration

一個報導在移民和工人權利中

and worker's rights,

系統性不公義的記者

has started including a deep and nuanced climate context for these issues

開始在她的報導中探討

in her reporting.

這些議題深遠而細緻入微的氣候背景

And my own mother, a retired English teacher,

而我自己的母親，一個退休英文老師

became a small but mighty part of getting fracking banned

成為了紐約州禁止水力壓裂法採油

in New York state.

微小卻強大的一員

And is now mothering chickens

她現在正飼養雞隻

and converting her lawn into a model for small-scale regenerative farming.

並將她的草坪轉換成一個小型再生農業的榜樣

I call these climate action Venn diagrams,

我稱這些為氣候行動溫氏圖

and having now seen many of them,

看過這麽多個氣候行動溫氏圖

in doing crayon versions by children,

有的是兒童所做的蠟筆版本

delightfully detailed versions by adults,

有的是成年人所做妙趣横生的詳盡版本

this is one of my favorites.

這是我最喜歡的其中一個

I have a few additional parameters to offer

我有幾個額外的規範提供給你

before you draw your own.

在你畫你自己的溫氏圖之前

This does not necessarily mean you should quit your job,

這不一定代表你應該辭去工作

or go start a non-profit.

或者建立一間非牟利機構

Quite possibly, you are most powerful in your existing roles,

你很有可能在現在的角色中便是最強大的

where you already have specialized knowledge and robust networks.

你已有相關的專門知識和堅固的網絡

So how might you lean in to those talents?

那你可以如何借助那些才能呢？

Can you help your town, company, church or school

你可否幫助你的城鎮、公司、教會或學校

charge ahead with climate solutions?

昂首闊步解決氣候問題？

Because what we need is change in every sector

因為我們需要的是在每個領域和社區的改變

and in every community.

And be gentle with yourself on the "what are you good at" question.

在「你擅長做甚麼？」這個問題上，你可以對自己寬容一些

Set your insecurities aside

忘掉你的自卑與不安

and simply consider what you have to offer.

專心考慮你能提供甚麼

Over the last year since I've been sharing this concept,

在過去一年，自從我開始分享這個概念

lots of people have been drawing their own and posting them on Instagram.

很多人都畫了他們的溫氏圖並發布在Instagram上

It's been super exciting to see what people have been coming up with.

能看到人們提出的主意令人超級興奮

But I’ve noticed that a lot of them are landing on some version of:

但是我注意到很多人最終都提出了類似

“Communicate about climate.”

「在氣候議題上作出溝通」的方案

Now, I fully appreciate the irony,

雖然我充分體會到這很諷刺

given that I am standing here talking to you about climate,

畢竟我正在這裡跟你們講關於氣候的事情

but we can't all just talk about it.

但我們不能只是紙上談兵

We need doers, we need mutual aid organizers

我們需要行動者，需要互助組織者

and city council members.

和市議會議員

We need green building retrofitters

我們需要翻新綠色建築的人

and wind turbine installers and bike lane planners.

以及興建風力發動機和規劃單車徑的人

We need culture shapers and policy nerds.

我們需要形成文化和熱衷政策的人

We need employees pushing their corporate employers to change.

我們需要員工促使他們企業的僱主作出改變

(Applause)

（掌聲）

Here's where I will offer

這是我作出的提議

what I consider to be the sexiest word in the English language:

這個我認為英文中最性別歧視的詞語：

implementation.

實施

(Laughter)

（笑聲）

Because we already have most of the solutions we need.

因為我們已經擁有大部分所需的解決方法

We need to get to work and to pick up the pace.

我們要開始行動，並加快腳步

We need to build the biggest, strongest team possible

我們要組織最大最強的團隊

to tackle this most enormous challenge humanity has ever faced.

來應付這個人類史上最龐大的挑戰

Another word I love that is perfect for this moment

另一個我喜歡的詞語也很適合這個時刻

is leaderful.

就是「多領導」

I learned this term from Black Lives Matter activists

這是我從「黑人的命也是命」的社運人士學來的

who use it as an organizing principle.

他們以這個為組織原則

Social movements can be fragile

當社會運動只由幾個重要領導者所掌舵的時候會很脆弱

when they're helmed by a few prominent leaders.

We need many leaders to accelerate this transformation

我們需要很多領導者來加速這場變革

from a fossil fueled economy to a regenerative one.

從化石燃料主導的經濟變成可再生的經濟

Maybe you are one of those leaders.

你可能是其中一個領導者

Or maybe you don't want to be out front.

或者你不想在前線

That is more than OK.

這沒有甚麼問題

This is not about being a hero or an influencer.

你不必成為一個英雄或網紅

This is about being useful.

關鍵是要有能力

and advancing solutions.

和取得進展

Contribute to an existing effort, make it possible,

對已有的工作作出貢獻、實現計劃

build the website, raise the funds,

建立網頁、籌款

plan the events, recruit the talent.

策劃活動、招聘有才能的人

The question should not merely be,

該問的不應該只是

"What can I do to help address the climate crisis?"

「我能做甚麼來幫助解決氣候危機？」

But, "What can we do together?"

而是：「我們可以一起做甚麼？」

Join something.

參與一些事務

And if you need a bit of inspiration,

如果你需要一點靈感

here is a list of some climate solutions to consider.

這裏有一些氣候改善方案可以考慮

So what will you do? Or how will you step it up?

那麼你會做甚麼呢？ 或者你會如何更積極行動？

Actually draw this out.

用筆墨畫出來

What are you good at? What is the work that needs doing?

你擅長做甚麼？ 需要做的工作是甚麼？

And what brings you joy?

甚麼能為你帶來樂趣

Also try to avoid diagramming your way to what you’re already doing.

避免按照你已經在做的事情來畫這張圖

Think about this expansively.

從宏觀上來想想

Start with a blank slate, and consider how you can make your best impact.

由空白開始，考慮一下你能如何造成最大的影響

Remember: this is about action.

要記得：關鍵是行動

I've emphasized the importance

我強調過

of everyone contributing to climate solutions.

每個人對改善氣候而付出的重要性

So before I close,

所以在結束之前

I want to mention one of the major barriers to participation.

我想說說一個會妨礙參與的重大障礙

Inequality.

不平等

Perhaps you know that around the world,

也許你知道在世界各地

it's people of color who are most heavily impacted

有色人種首當其衝

by the effects of climate change,

受到氣候變化的影響

whether that's air pollution, hurricanes, droughts or floods.

無論是空氣污染、颶風、旱災或洪水

But you may not know

但你未必知道

that it is also people of color who are most concerned about climate

有色人種也最擔心氣候

and most likely to want to be a part of the solutions.

並最有可能想要成為改善氣候的一員

In the US, where we have robust data on this,

在美國，有強大的數據指出

49 percent of white Americans are concerned about climate,

49%的美國白人會擔心氣候變化

compared to 57 percent of Black Americans

對比美國黑人則有57%

and 69 percent of Latinx Americans.

以及拉丁裔美國人有69%

Imagine the huge and additional contributions these folks could make

試想像如果沒有被危險的種族歧視所耽誤分心

if unburdened from the dangerous distraction that is racism.

他們能額外作出多龐大的貢獻

And goodness, do we need all of that ingenuity and leadership.

天哪！我們還真的需要那些足智多謀和領導能力

In other words,

換句話說，

help us, help you, help us all save the planet.

幫助我們，幫助你，幫助大家拯救地球

(Applause)

（掌聲）

My last challenge to you, then,

我給你們最後一個挑戰就是

since all our fates are intertwined,

由於我們是命運共同體

is in addition to leveraging your talents,

除了借助你的天賦

can you help others in using theirs?

你可以幫助其他人活用他們的天賦嗎？

And let's work to demolish the societal barriers

讓我們一齊努力打破社會上

that prevent people from fully devoting themselves

阻礙人們全力以赴解決氣候問題的屏障

to climate solutions.

This is what I know.

我知道這個

There are innumerable possible futures.

我們有無數個可能的未來

I know we each get some say in which future we'll collectively have,

我知道我們每個人都對共同的未來有發言權

and a chance to help build it.

以及有機會去建立它

I know that every 10th of a degree of warming we prevent,

我知道我們預防暖化的每十度

every centimeter of sea level rise we avoid,

避免海平面上升的每厘米

every bit of nature we protect and restore matters

每一片我們保護和修復的大自然都是重要的

I know that our actions add up.

我知道我們能集腋成裘

This?

這個？

This is an invitation.

這是個邀請

Find your role if you haven’t already,

如果你還沒有找出你的職責就趕緊去

encourage others to find theirs.

也鼓勵別人去尋找他們的職責

Averting climate catastrophe:

防止氣候大災難：

this is the work of our lifetimes.

這是我們畢生的任務

Thank you.

謝謝

(Applause)

（掌聲）