IX - ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and ethical perspectives related to Environmental Ethics from the lecture notes.

What is the primary concern of Environmental Ethics?

The moral relations between humans and the natural world, focusing on our duties, obligations, and responsibilities regarding the environment.

What defines a natural ecosystem?

Ecologically interrelated living things that maintain their existence as species-populations over time without human impact.

What are the two types of ecosystems distinguished in Environmental Ethics?

Unexploited ecosystems, which are undisturbed by humans, and disturbed biotic communities that were once occupied by humans.

How has human civilization impacted wild ecosystems?

Wild biotic communities are rapidly disappearing, and the rate of extinction of whole species has accelerated due to human culture and technology.

What does the term 'Anthropocentric' refer to in Environmental Ethics?

An ethical viewpoint that places human welfare at the center of moral consideration related to the natural environment.

What is the 'Biocentric' perspective in Environmental Ethics?

An ethical viewpoint that extends moral consideration to all living entities, independent of human interests.

What does the balance of nature refer to?

The integrated order of harmonious relationships among species in Earth's biosphere, which is no longer assumed to be stable.

What is the role of the International Seabed Authority (ISA)?

An organization that controls mineral-resources-related activities in the international seabed area for the benefit of mankind and protects the marine environment.

What are Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ)?

Areas extending 200 nautical miles from a country's coastline where the country has special rights to explore and exploit natural resources.

What is the Blue Economy concept in Jamaica?

A sustainable economic approach that promotes growth while protecting and preserving ocean resources and ecosystems.