The organisers argue that many of these problems are not just national, but global. While the specific context may differ from country to country, the general trend is that governments worldwide focus on solving short-term problems with little regard to long-term sustainability, whether it be natural resources, government spending or investment in the futures of younger and future generations. Intergenerational Fairness Day wants to encourage people to think about this essential topic and to draw attention to its importance.
The advocates argue that many of these issues are not confined to individual nations but have a broader global scope. Although the specific context may vary from country to country, there is an overarching trend: governments worldwide prioritize short-term solutions over long-term sustainability, impacting natural resources, government expenditures, and investments in younger and future generations. Intergenerational Fairness Day seeks to highlight this critical topic.