Degrowth Economic Proposal (2): What is the S.I.R. System? — Rewiring the World's OS through the 'Valuation of Shrinkage'

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What is the S.I.R. System? — Rewiring the World's OS through the 'Valuation of Shrinkage'

Last time, we discussed the possibilities of a non-monetary economy and the transformation of the 'time OS' that underlies society.

This time, we will explain the core proposal,
Shrinkage-Incentive Regime (S.I.R. System) .

■ 1. Why is it necessary to 'evaluate shrinkage' now?

In the current world,
there is a powerful incentive (GDP) to expand the economy.

However, in the net-zero era, parts where 'expansion = environmental degradation' are unavoidable.

This is a 'civilization-level institutional shift' that further develops the philosophy of carbon credits.

■ 2. The Concept of S.I.R.

In a nutshell, the S.I.R. system is...

is.

Not producing, not traveling, and not consuming
become environmental values that can be exchanged for currency.

■ 3. 'Contraction Indicators': A New Yardstick for Measuring Contraction

To quantify contraction,
we use the following 'Negative Impact Avoidance Index (NIAS)'.

● Main Indicator Examples

• GEDI: Difference from projected emissions (= reduction amount)

• UFCS: Degree of reduction in land/resource occupation

• API: Environmental value of goods not produced

• SCR: Reduction in service usage

• RDS: Rate of reduction in resource consumption

These can be applied to countries, companies, local governments, and individuals.

■ 4. Mechanism for Converting 'Contraction Scores to Currency'

Scores from contraction are converted into a 'contraction currency' called
SCC (Shrinkage Credit Certificate)
.

• Can be traded on international markets

• If countries or companies exceed their 'contraction obligation quota,' they can compensate by purchasing SCCs

• Companies holding SCCs see an improvement in their ESG ratings

This is a mechanism that comprehensively redesigns carbon credits.

■ 5. S.I.R. as an International System

● Establishment of the USCC (UN Shrinkage Coordination Council)

• A multilateral organization in cooperation with the UN/IPCC

• Assign 'Contraction Obligation Quotas' to each country

• Ensure transparency in verification, assessment, and auditing

■ 6. A 'Contraction Economy Framework' to Replace GDP

Toward an era of competing not for growth, but for 'reducing the burden on the Earth'.

• GSS (Global Shrinkage Score): Global reduction volume

• SSR (Sustainable Shrinkage Ratio): Sustainable contraction ratio

• D-Index (Degrowth Alignment Index): Policy alignment

These can become the 'civilization indicators' of the next generation.

■ 7. The world moves toward a society that 'competes through contraction'

The essence of the S.I.R. system is

.

If contraction is valued,
countries will compete through 'ingenuity in contraction,'
and as a result, the global environment will improve.

■ 8. So, is this feasible?

The seeds of this already exist in the world.

• Carbon tax

• Carbon credit markets

• Degrowth policies

• Sustainable indicators (SDI, etc.)

• Non-monetary economies via open source

The S.I.R. system integrates these and is a "comprehensive OS update" that adds
a new perspective of "valuing contraction"
a new perspective of "valuing contraction".

▶ Conclusion:

"Giving value to contraction" may become humanity's next OS

In the first and second parts, we summarized the ideas that form the foundation of 21st-century civilization design,
from a "non-monetary economy" to a "contraction economy."

To improve the future of the Earth and the quality of our own lives,
the paradoxical value axis of "contraction"
may become a new hope.

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▶︎ Related Series Structure

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (1): Designing a Non-Monetary Economy — Toward a Society that Frees Time and Reconstructs Value

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (2): What is the S.I.R. System? — Rewiring the World's OS through the 'Valuation of Contraction' --- This article

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (3): Toward an Era Where Citizens Drive the Economy — The New Participatory Economy Opened by S.I.R. and the Future of International Systems

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (4): Individual Score Test Design and Evaluation Infrastructure to Ensure Fairness — How to Measure and Trust the "Value of Contraction"

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (5): Thinking About the Open SIR Demonstration Project

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (6): Contraction Cities and the New Urban OS

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (7): A New Map of the Circular Economy Opened by SIR

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (8): What is a Dual-Value Economy?

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (8-2): S.I.R. Policy Proposal

• Degrowth Economic Proposal (8-3): Dual-Value Economy Concept Book

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