F-Lec 2: G7 - Environmental Ethics

Environmental Economics and Ethics

Provides a framework to balance economic growth with ecological sustainability.

Over 1,000,000

The number of species that are at risk of extinction due to human activity.

4

The place in which the Philippines was ranked for plastic waste mismanagement.

Over 2,700,000

The amount of plastic, in metric tons, that the Philippines has contributed annually.

Environmental Ethics

A key concept where it studies how economic activities impact the environment and how policies can encourage sustainable practices.

Environmental Ethics

A key concept where it studies the moral principles guiding how humans interact with nature and other living beings.

Anthropocentrism

An environmental ethics challenge where they see humans as more important than nature.

Overexploitation

An environmental ethics challenge where it uses natural resources without regard for limits.

Lack of Awareness

An environmental ethics challenge is that many people ignore ethical responsibility towards nature as they have less knowledge about nature.

Ecocentrism

An environmental ethics approach where all living things and ecosystem as equal value.

Sustainability

An environmental ethics approach where we make decisions that meet present needs without harming the future.

Stewardship

An environmental ethics approach where we act as as caretakers of the Earth, not just consumers.

Justice and Responsibility

An environmental ethics approach where there is a fairness for both current and future generations pertaining to our environment.