Environmental Ethics and Sustainability: An Ethical Approach

Abstract

Environmental Ethics and Sustainability is now becoming a global discourse in addressing long-term environmental challenges. Environmental ethics recognizes the intrinsic value of Nature; whereas sustainability emphasizes the harmony between environmental preservation, social equity, and economic prosperity. It strives to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Therefore, in the present context, where human beings continue to exert immense pressure on eco-systems through various activities, understanding the role of Environmental Ethics and Sustainability is utmost important. This research study is basically an attempt to highlight the core concepts of environmental ethics and sustainability and its role in mitigating environmental problems in the present context. The degradation of the environment is linked with human activities and the development process. Development is must for human civilization but sustainable practices make possible progress with a sustainable future.