Sustainable Ends – Colonial Means? On Sustainability, Planning and Malintentions in Global Green Policies

This paper embarks on a comprehensive exploration of the intricate and multifaceted dynamics underlying global policies aimed at mitigating climate change, particularly within the evolving landscape of emerging biofuel markets. While the imperative to combat climate change is undeniable, it is equally essential to recognize and address the potential unintended consequences that may arise. In an age characterized by disinformation and conspiracy theories, public resistance to policies deemed malicious or inhumane is particularly prevalent,especially in cases where outcomes entail land grabbing, deforestation, and human rights violations, notably within developing countries marked by heightened vulnerabilities. Leveraging established theoretical frameworks proposed by prominent scholars such as Bastiat, Popper, Taleb, Hayek, and Soros, this study aims to explore the practical ramifications of green policies, which often exceed their intended scope and result in unforeseen negative consequences. Concurrently, we endeavor to challenge potential conspiracy narratives surrounding the purported malevolent intentions of elites and allegations of neo-colonialism in the formulation of green policies, emphasizing the enduring relevance of the principles of selfawareness and radical fallibility within the realm of critical rationalism.