Harmony In Progress: The Imperative Of Environmental Ethical Guidelines For Sustainable Development
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Sustainable development, as a visionary concept, has become increasingly relevant in addressing the urgent issues of environmental degradation, resource depletion, and social inequality. This holistic approach seeks to enhance human well-being while safeguarding the interests of future generations. Despite its widespread acceptance, the complexity of achieving sustainable development is often underestimated. A critical yet frequently overlooked aspect of this endeavour is the incorporation of environmental ethical guidelines to steer and inform the path toward sustainability. This article explores the compelling necessity of incorporating environmental ethical guidelines into the framework of sustainable development. It addresses the challenge for overcoming speciesist anthropocentrism and advocates for an inclusive approach that extends the benefits of development to all entities, encompassing both humans and nonhumans. By doing so, I aim to foster a harmonious progression towards a sustainable future that respects and preserves the intrinsic value of all life forms and ecosystems.
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