Geoethical Principles

To consider:

Interconnectedness -- planetary systems do not exist in isolation, and changes made to one system will have implications for other systems.

Diversity -- on balance, a diverse ecosystem is more resilient and flexible, better able to adapt to natural changes.

Foresight -- consideration of effects of changes should embrace the planetary pace, not the human pace.

Integration -- as human societies are part of the Earth's systems, changes made should take into consideration effects on human communities, and the needs of human communities should not be discounted or dismissed when considering overall impacts.

Expansion of Options -- on balance, choices made should increase the number of options and opportunities for future generations, not reduce them.

Reversibility -- changes made to planetary systems should be done in a way that allows for reconsideration if unintended and unexpected consequences arise."



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