The foundational framework of Daniel Turner’s “The Two Elements of Global Sustainability” centers on a dual-pillar philosophy of human rights and environmental integrity, proposing that these priorities serve as the cornerstone for sustainable global trade and international relations. Under the Two Elements model, nations are evaluated and incentivized across national, local, and community levels based on their commitment to protecting human rights and environmental integrity utilizing an “Evolution Rating” index to tracking civil liberties, resource management, and environmental protection. Ultimately, the Two Elements’ Evolution Rating (ER) system allows countries to achieve sustainable economic prosperity without being undercut by predatory rogue nations. The Two Elements also addresses critical world challenges such as ocean clean-up, protection of our atmosphere and rainforest preservation while maintaining national sovereignty to foster each nation’s distinct cultural identity and without succumbing to totalitarian governmental control.
