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Just Collapse is a platform dedicated to socio-ecological justice in unfolding and irreversible global collapse. Because:

Collapse is inevitable, but justice is not.

Just Collapse launched in 2021 in Lutruwita, the lands of the Palawa. We acknowledge how colonisation collapsed Palawa cultures and ecological systems of Lutruwita. This land has never been ceded, and we pay our respects to the Palawa who fought and persevered and to those who continue to do so.

Many socio-ecological collapses have been driven by the processes of colonisation and capitalism and the responsibility for our current global predicament predominantly lies with developed nations. Global collapse also exacerbates the violence already enacted upon people and places through colonisation and capitalism.

Theories of collapse frequently overlook issues of inequity and inequality. For example, ‘ecological overshoot’ describes how consumption and population have outstripped the land, water, and resources available for sustainable living. Interpreting this theory in relation to colonisation and capitalism reframes collapse as an issue of socio-ecological justice. Such a critical understanding helps us understand why some people have comfortable and affluent lives while others struggle to make ends meet and live in degraded and toxic environments.

In a changing and uncertain world, opportunities for largescale interventions fostering equity and equality may still exist. However, as energy and climate realities bite and geopolitical tensions rise, such efforts at goodwill remain fragmented and fragile. Thus, meaningful responses to unfolding and irreversible global collapse reflect responses to smaller scale collapses that have come before – responses that are local and decentralised. See our Tiny Book of Insurgent Planning or our bigger Little Book of Insurgent Planning for details.

Just Collapse has been through several iterations, which you will see if you scroll back through our resources and blog posts. This current articulation of a just collapse follows the passing of co-founder Tristan Sykes in early 2026 and is informed by the academic field of critical collapse studies.

Engaging with Collapse can be confronting and unsettling. We do not have the expertise to assist those experiencing adverse emotional affects. If this includes you, please seek support from a trained healthcare professional.