To preserve cultural heritage

To protect natural resources

To promote sustainable development

To ensure the well-being of future generations

Biocentrism

Anthropocentrism

Ecocentrism

Technocentrism

A principle that requires scientific certainty before taking action to prevent environmental harm

A principle that allows for the exploitation of natural resources as long as the benefits outweigh the risks

A principle that requires decision-makers to take action to prevent environmental harm even in the absence of scientific certainty

A principle that allows for the degradation of natural resources as long as the economic benefits outweigh the environmental costs

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest overuse a shared resource, leading to its degradation

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest conserve a shared resource, leading to its preservation

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest pollute a shared resource, leading to its contamination

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest protect a shared resource, leading to its conservation

Intrinsic value is the value that something has in and of itself, while instrumental value is the value that something has because it can be used to achieve something else

Intrinsic value is the value that something has because it can be used to achieve something else, while instrumental value is the value that something has in and of itself

Intrinsic value is the value that something has because it is rare or unique, while instrumental value is the value that something has because it is useful or beneficial

Intrinsic value is the value that something has because it is beautiful or aesthetically pleasing, while instrumental value is the value that something has because it is useful or beneficial

To raise awareness of environmental issues and promote responsible behavior

To provide individuals with the skills and knowledge they need to conserve natural resources

To foster a sense of stewardship and responsibility for the natural world

All of the above

Economic interests

Political interests

Cultural values

All of the above

By reducing their consumption of natural resources

By supporting organizations that work to protect the environment

By educating themselves and others about environmental issues

By advocating for policies that promote sustainability

All of the above

Technology can be used to monitor and track environmental impacts

Technology can be used to develop new and innovative ways to conserve natural resources

Technology can be used to raise awareness of environmental issues and promote responsible behavior

All of the above

Conservation ethics will become increasingly important as the world faces new environmental challenges

Conservation ethics will become less important as technology provides new solutions to environmental problems

Conservation ethics will remain a niche field of study with little impact on the wider world

Conservation ethics will disappear as humans become more disconnected from the natural world