Towards an ethical consensus for sustainable development: the role of values, morals, and norms in shaping pro-environmental behaviour

Panagiotis-Stavros Aslanidis, Panagiota Halkou and George Halkos

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Abstract: The aim of the review is to investigate the critical role of psychological and sociocultural factors in sustainable development. Unlike traditional approaches that prioritize mainly on technical and economic solutions, the novelty of this work lies in its reframing of sustainability through a deeply social and ethical lens. The paper introduces a multidimensional perspective on sustainable transformation through an extensive synthesis of behavioural theories, climatic-oriented psychological elements (e.g., eco-anxiety), and cultural practices (e.g., biomimicry). The three review’s objectives are to: (i) incorporate psychological and sociocultural dimensions into sustainable development agenda; (ii) demonstrate how values, norms, and perceptions shape pro-environmental behaviours; and (iii) call for an ethical consensus across societal sectors. Essentially, this integrative approach seeks to build more inclusive, resilient, and ethically grounded pathways to sustainable development, as sustainable development is not only a techno-economic challenge,but also a deeply socio-ethical endeavour.

Keywords: environmental psychology; environmental sociology; environmental economics; sustainable consumer behaviour; sustainable employee behaviour; sustainable development; ethics. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D64 M14 Q01 Q5 Q50 Q59 Z1 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-05-30
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