Reinterpreting the definition of sustainable development for a more ecocentric reorientation
Article
Article Title | Reinterpreting the definition of sustainable development for a more ecocentric reorientation |
---|---|
ERA Journal ID | 5910 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Imran, Sophia (Author), Alam, Khorshed (Author) and Beaumont, Narelle (Author) |
Journal Title | Sustainable Development |
Journal Citation | 22 (2), pp. 134-144 |
Number of Pages | 11 |
Year | 2014 |
Publisher | John Wiley & Sons |
Place of Publication | Chichester, West Sussex. United Kingdom |
ISSN | 0968-0802 |
1099-1719 | |
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1002/sd.537 |
Web Address (URL) | http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/sd.537/pdf |
Abstract | While environmental and social research has generated a large amount of information and data on how values and environmental ethics relate to sustainable development, there are no studies that examine the missing links reflected in the terminology of the sustainable development definition that alienates it from its ecological ethos. The paper reviews the concept of sustainable development that continues to remain a vague concept even two decades after the Brundtland Commission report. It then examines the limitations in the contemporary anthropocentric conceptualization of sustainable development with a utilitarian ethic and argues for a more ecocentric reinterpretation of its definition that is more inclusive and incorporates recognition of the socio-ecological values. The paper concludes with a call for a revised global resolution and a framework for sustainable development based on its reinterpretation that recognizes the interdependence of humans with the rest of the ecosphere. |
Keywords | sustainable development; socio-ecological ethics; inter-generational equity; intra-generational equity; interdependence; ecocentric orientation; socio-ecological corporate responsibility; ecological growth economy |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 359999. Other commerce, management, tourism and services not elsewhere classified |
Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Accounting, Economics and Finance |
School of Management and Marketing | |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q13z5/reinterpreting-the-definition-of-sustainable-development-for-a-more-ecocentric-reorientation
2046
total views25
total downloads3
views this month0
downloads this month