Abstract
The development model assumed by human society over the last century is opposed to the Earth system’s resilience, which has resulted in global environmental problems such as global warming, desertification, depredation of geoheritage, etc. The concept of geoethics, proposed in 1993, was initially associated with ethical principles to mining and environmental, social and economic issues inherent to the exploration of these resources. Over the last few years, geoethics has turned to education, proposing a reflection on the way human beings relate to the geosphere, and particularly on the way geologists work during their academic and professional activities. In Brazil, geoethics entered the Brazilian Society of Geology scenario only from the end of the second decade of the 20th century and promoted changes in the academic and professional spheres.
Highlights
Geoethics in the Scenario of the Society does not perceive that many natural phenomena, both in space and time, are periodic and hierarchical and that these phenomena are not predictable
Considering that there is still little discourse on the topic of geoethics, this article aims to present the actions developed by the Brazilian Society of Geology, through its Geoethics Commission, to incorporate the discussion on this topic within the scope of the Brazilian geoscientific community
When we assume the principles of geoethics in the mining sector [13], we indicate paths that can be followed and that contribute to the generation of jobs, enabling the mitigation of environmental impacts inherent to mineral exploration processes [11], promoting greater competitivity, and, above all, promoting actions in the transition from a linear economy to a circular economy [12]
Summary
Geoethics in the Scenario of the Society does not perceive that many natural phenomena, both in space and time, are periodic and hierarchical and that these phenomena are not predictable. Frodeman [2] points out that the increased participation of society in managing the processes of natural resources is a way of reducing dependence on governmental actions during a time in which the creation of a culture of belonging and being responsible for the environment is increasing in society. This participation requires society to have geoscientific knowledge and clearly constructed geoethical values, as without them the citizen does not perceive that the use of natural resources involves alterations to the Earth system. It falls to geology professionals, such as those in the realm of teaching geology, to be conscious of such geoethical aspects
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