What are the
principles of sustainability?
They are expressed into five main domains:
To regulate the flow of materials and energy necessary for existance. If we look at the primary laws of thermodynamics, then we must conclude that our current industry approach is wasteful and destructive. if we redesign this, it may become more regenerative.
To have a framework to create and manage wealth.
Our economis framework may be one of short-term goals, but it may also be one of the long-term. Our basic interests and concerns will determine our choice. As a whole, the current economic system does not take into account the depletion and pollution which accompanies it. This pattern needs to be changed to make our economic framework align with nature itself.
to behave appropriate in the biosphere. Humans have beeen able to adapt and survive under changing circumstances because other animals, species and habitats have been destroyed. Diversity of all forms of live in our biosphere has to ensured and maintained.
To know about social interactions. Because diversity is so important, we have to encourage variety and plurality in social forms. Maximising the degree of freedom for all humans without competition amongst them, will support this diversity positively.
To provide the attitude and a universal code of ethics. This will make us see the difference between and the consequenses of either an ego-centric or a nurturing approach. If we see the continuus link between ourselves and everything surrounding us, we will use universal ethics to guide our actions.
These five principles each have their own derived policy and operational implications.
Each domain effects all the others and in turn is also affected by them.
So, if we look at this system, then we see that nature is interdependent. Earth has the ability to accomodate life abundantly. But humans have disturbed the essential balance. And now we need to find this balance again, for the sake of our own future.
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