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1.0 Fundamental Laws - 2019 2020 PDF
1.0 Fundamental Laws - 2019 2020 PDF
Ecocentrism (nature-based)
Maintains that the Earth itself has moral value and it is to
be treated with respect and from those living within it
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Attitudes
Development
• An anthropocentric approach (inclined towards
the benefits of humans)
• Promotes human control over the world’s
resources at the expense of future generations
Examples:
Commuting (unsustainable use of cars)
Logging beyond quota numbers
Preservation
• An ecocentric approach (nature-based)
• Calls for the preservation of the world’s
resources rather than complete human
consumption.
Examples:
Establishing natural parks and reserves
Environmental Ethics
Environmental Attitudes
Conservation
• Strikes the balance between the two
aforementioned attitudes.
• Places great importance in human survival whilst
taking into account the need to manage the
environment wisely.
Examples:
The idea of “sustainable development”
implementation of quotas (fishing, logging, etc.
Activity 1
Discover
Natures Law!
1.3 LAWS OF ECOLOGY
Laws of Ecology
Comic/Poster
ARTICLE XII: The National Economy and
Patrimony (1987 Philippine Constitution)
1.4 PHILIPPINE FUNDAMENTAL
LAW ON NATURAL
RESOURCES
National Patrimony
Sustainable Development
Development that meets the
needs of the present without
compromising the ability of
the future generations to
meet their own needs
1.0 Fundamental Laws of the Natural Resources / Environment
Sustainable Development Goals