2.2.1 Core principles

• Ecologism is a political ideology that places the environment and sustainability at the core of its beliefs and policies
• Sustainability in ecologism refers to the long-term preservation of natural resources and ecosystems
• Arrange the key principles of ecologism in alphabetical order.

  1️⃣ Ecocentrism

  2️⃣ Holism

  3️⃣ Limits to Growth

  4️⃣ Sustainability
• Recognizing the finite nature of Earth's resources is a core principle of ecologism.


  True
• Limits to Growth in ecologism recognizes the finite nature of Earth's resources and the need to limit consumption
• Match the component of environmental sustainability with its description.

  Resource Management ↔️ Conservation of natural resources

  Ecosystem Protection ↔️ Preservation of ecosystem diversity

  Reduced Pollution ↔️ Minimizing harmful emissions

  Conservation Practices ↔️ Reducing energy consumption
• Environmental sustainability ensures current needs are met while jeopardizing future generations.

  False
• Social justice in ecologism emphasizes that environmental degradation disproportionately affects marginalized communities.


  True
• What does deep ecology emphasize in ecologism?

  Environmental preservation
• What type of solutions does social ecology advocate for?

  Community-based solutions
• What role does species diversity play in ecological balance?

  Ensuring different roles
• Deforestation and pollution are examples of human activities that disrupt ecological balance.


  True
• What does ecologism recognize about Earth's resources?

  Finite nature
• Sustainable development in ecologism prioritizes economic growth over environmental preservation.

  False
• Match the principle of ecologism with its description:

  Ecocentrism ↔️ Environment as the central concern

  Sustainability ↔️ Long-term preservation of resources

  Holism ↔️ Interconnectedness of all things

  Limits to Growth ↔️ Recognizing the Earth's finite nature
• Ecologism's principles contrast with anthropocentric views that prioritize human interests.


  True
• Key components of environmental sustainability:

  1️⃣ Resource Management

  2️⃣ Ecosystem Protection

  3️⃣ Reduced Pollution

  4️⃣ Conservation Practices
• Environmental degradation disproportionately affects marginalized communities.


  True
• What is the role of social justice in ecologism?

  Environmental degradation affects marginalized communities
• Marginalized groups often live near pollution sources and face higher health risks
• Why is community empowerment important in ecologism?

  Policies reflect local needs
• Social Ecology integrates social and environmental concerns.


  True
• Predator-prey relationships keep species numbers in check
• Human activities can disrupt ecological balance.


  True
• What is the goal of degrowth in ecologism?

  Reduce environmental impact
• Match the concept with its description:

  Localism ↔️ Empowering local communities

  Participatory Democracy ↔️ Engaging citizens in policy

  Decentralized Governance ↔️ Distributing decision-making power
• Ecocentrism prioritizes human interests over the natural environment.

  False
• Holism in ecologism emphasizes the interconnectedness of all living and non-living things.


  True
• Ecologism contrasts with anthropocentric views that prioritize human interests over environmental concerns
• Match the core value of ecologism with its description.

  Ecocentrism ↔️ Natural environment as central concern

  Sustainability ↔️ Preservation of natural resources

  Holism ↔️ Interconnectedness of living things

  Limits to Growth ↔️ Finite nature of Earth's resources
• Environmental sustainability aims to meet current needs without compromising future generations.

  True
• Environmental sustainability involves managing human activities to support the environment's capacity to renew
• Environmental sustainability ensures that current generations can meet their needs without jeopardizing future generations
• Match the aspect of social justice in ecologism with its explanation:

  Environmental Inequality ↔️ Marginalized groups face higher health risks

  Economic Justice ↔️ Fair labor practices are vital

  Community Empowerment ↔️ Local communities have a voice in decisions

  Global Equity ↔️ Developed countries assist developing nations
• Deep ecology integrates social concerns with environmental preservation.

  False
• By integrating social justice into its core values, ecologism seeks to create a more equitable and sustainable world
• Steps in maintaining ecological balance:

  1️⃣ Species Diversity

  2️⃣ Predator-Prey Relationships

  3️⃣ Nutrient Cycles

  4️⃣ Habitat Integrity
• Maintaining ecological balance ensures the provision of essential ecosystem services
• What does degrowth, as advocated by some ecologists, aim to reduce?

  Environmental impact
• The core value of ecologism that emphasizes seeing the interconnectedness of all living and non-living things is holism