Sustainable development goals and ethics: building “the future we want”

José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório Andrade Guerra (), Michele Hoffmann (), Ritanara Tayane Bianchet (), Patrícia Medeiros (), Ana Paula Provin () and Roberto Iunskovski ()
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José Baltazar Salgueirinho Osório Andrade Guerra: University of Southern Santa Catarina
Michele Hoffmann: University of Southern Santa Catarina
Ritanara Tayane Bianchet: University of Southern Santa Catarina
Patrícia Medeiros: University of Southern Santa Catarina
Ana Paula Provin: University of Southern Santa Catarina
Roberto Iunskovski: University of Southern Santa Catarina

Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, 2022, vol. 24, issue 7, No 18, 9407-9428

Abstract: Abstract To ensure the survival and quality of life of our species, we seek sustainable development to balance the economic, social and environmental spheres in an ethical and equitable manner. The United Nations’ sustainable development goals (SDGs) have become the guiding principles aimed at guaranteeing a safe space for everyone through awareness and clarity of the responsibilities of each individual. This article addresses different views on the topic “sustainable development,” relating them to ethical issues and then associating the discussions with the SDGs. However, in relation to the subject of ethics and concern for planet Earth, several other documents, such as Laudato Si', Gaia and Gaia 2.0, are of great importance to complement and enrich the discussion. A global perspective is proposed, based on the encyclical Laudato Si', the Gaia theory of James Lovelock, religious concepts and idea of the good of humanity, along with the vision of Timothy Lenton who talks about Gaia 2.0. It is highlighted that understanding the role of the Church, the government and academic research in combating environmental, social and economic problems is of great relevance. Finally, based on the discussions provided herein it can be observed that although the statements and documents examined present similarities in pointing to an ethical agenda, they need further debate and research.

Keywords: Sustainable development goals; Ethics; Laudato Si’; Agenda 21; The world we want; Planetary boundaries (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2022
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