9.13 Future Trends
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countries from embracing ethical values that are necessary for environment protection and conservation.
9.13.2 Asia
Future environmental ethicists will consider nature as an end in itself, thus resulting
in more challenges. Intragenerational and intergenerational equity will become
common concepts as the countries in the continent strive to develop measures
towards achieving the same. With countries like China facing challenges related to
animal rights, there will be further call from activists about the need to institute
measures geared towards protecting them. The government could also be at the
forefront of ensuring that industries are not only compliant but also ethical in their
undertakings.
9.13.3 Australia
Ethics and policy will go hand-in-hand to solve environmental challenges. Humans
will be attracted to a better quality of life, and environmental ethics could persuade
many people on the need to participate in conservational efforts. The continent will
embrace a comprehensive and more inclusive human welfare concept.
9.13.4 Europe
Culture will be the main determinant of the fate of the Earth compared to nature
with the emergence of the Anthropocene. The concept of environmental justice
will become increasingly common in the quest for environmental ethics. Ethics
will continue being the main bedrock of environmental conservation and protection
efforts, with more attention shifting towards development of policies that can be
beneficial to both the environment and people. Animal welfare will also continue
being prioritized by leaders to ensure that their rights are protected.
9.13.5 North America
There will be an emergence of a new millennium dubbed the super-industrial age
or high-technology age. If embraced appropriately, this age may involve the use of
technology in solving environmental issues. Ethical approaches to the environment
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countries from embracing ethical values that are necessary for environment protection and conservation.
9.13.2 Asia
Future environmental ethicists will consider nature as an end in itself, thus resulting
in more challenges. Intragenerational and intergenerational equity will become
common concepts as the countries in the continent strive to develop measures
towards achieving the same. With countries like China facing challenges related to
animal rights, there will be further call from activists about the need to institute
measures geared towards protecting them. The government could also be at the
forefront of ensuring that industries are not only compliant but also ethical in their
undertakings.
9.13.3 Australia
Ethics and policy will go hand-in-hand to solve environmental challenges. Humans
will be attracted to a better quality of life, and environmental ethics could persuade
many people on the need to participate in conservational efforts. The continent will
embrace a comprehensive and more inclusive human welfare concept.
9.13.4 Europe
Culture will be the main determinant of the fate of the Earth compared to nature
with the emergence of the Anthropocene. The concept of environmental justice
will become increasingly common in the quest for environmental ethics. Ethics
will continue being the main bedrock of environmental conservation and protection
efforts, with more attention shifting towards development of policies that can be
beneficial to both the environment and people. Animal welfare will also continue
being prioritized by leaders to ensure that their rights are protected.
9.13.5 North America
There will be an emergence of a new millennium dubbed the super-industrial age
or high-technology age. If embraced appropriately, this age may involve the use of
technology in solving environmental issues. Ethical approaches to the environment