Environmental Ethics: Duty to Nature

Ethics applied to the Relationship between humans and the natural world.

Definition of Environmental Ethics	- Moral philosophy regulating the ethical relationship and duties of humans toward the natural ecosystem
Anthropocentrism vs Biocentrism	- Anthropocentrism: nature exists primarily for human utility; conservation is pursued solely for human welfare - Biocentrism / Ecocentrism: nature and non-human species possess intrinsic value independent of human utility
Legal Personhood of Nature	- Granting legal rights to natural entities (e.g. Rivers Ganga & Yamuna as legal persons) under ecocentric jurisprudence
High-Yield Ethics Data & Exemplars	- Article 48A & 51A(g) Fundamental Duty to protect natural environment - National Green Tribunal (NGT) Act 2010 6-month disposal mandate & Public Trust Doctrine
Conclusion	- Success lies in moving from resource exploitation to **"Respect-Saturated and Ecological Harmony Stewardship"**