作者: F. Kohler , T.G. Holland , J.S. Kotiaho , M. Desrousseaux , M.D. Potts
DOI: 10.1111/COBI.13304
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摘要: Leading societies toward a more sustainable, equitably shared, and environmentally just future requires elevating strengthening conversations on the nonmaterial perhaps unquantifiable values of nonhuman nature to humanity. Debates among conservationists relating appropriateness valuing ecosystems in terms their human utility have eclipsed important impactful task expressing conservation concerns that are meaningful diverse stakeholders. We considered wide global diversity perspectives biosocial complex-the relationships interactions between all living species Earth-and argue humanity's best chance for effective is take pluralistic approach engages seriously with worldviews Many worldviews-particularly those indigenous cultures-place higher value spiritual aspects than what often represented by discourse surrounding Western policy. Alternative framings complex recognize nature's intrinsic can be powerful motivators social change local-scale efforts. At national international level, changing ethical started influencing conceptions rights environment itself. This has led an increased role judiciary promoting environmental sustainability justice groups who most affected harms. hope our essay will motivate scientific community its own perception sound sustainable relationship humanity other should help citizens become active subjects, connected around them.