Recognition Of Intrinsic Value Research Articles

A Proposed Framework for Implementing a Rights-Based Approach to Gerontological Education and Training

This paper uses the nine general principles that underpin human rights (Non-discrimination, Respect, Dignity, Autonomy, Equality, Self-fulfillment and Personal development, Full and effective participation, Intergenerational solidarity, and Recognition of intrinsic value and worth as a human being) to frame a right’s based approach. This framework looks beyond the older person and the issues they are facing to the structure and culture of the society itself and the ways in which it is contributing to challenges. Using this lens, we will discuss how to develop definitions and standards of right’s- based education that are culturally and contextually appropriate, define right’s based competencies and recognize, that despite the universal rights of older persons, the implementation may need to be adjusted for unique sociocultural environments. . Lastly we will outline a strategy to identify and train multidisciplinary teaching and research teams using this proposed framework.

Education for Sustainable Development Goals (ESDG): What Is Wrong with ESDGs, and What Can We Do Better?

This article will discuss social, environmental, and ecological justice in education for sustainable development (ESD) and Education for Sustainable Development Goals (ESDG). The concept of sustainable development and, by extension, the ESD, places heavy emphasis on the economic and social aspects of sustainability. However, the ESD falls short of recognizing ecological justice, or recognition that nonhumans also have a right to exist and flourish. An intervention in the form of an undergraduate course titled Politics, Business, and Environment (PBE) will be discussed. As part of this course, students were asked to reflect on the three pillars of sustainable development: society, economy, and environment, linking these to the fourth concept, ecological justice or biospheric egalitarianism. Biospheric egalitarianism is characterized by the recognition of intrinsic value in the environment and is defined as concern about justice for the environment. Some of the resulting exam answers are analyzed, demonstrating students’ ability to recognize the moral and pragmatic limitations of the anthropocentric approach to justice. This analysis presents ways forward in thinking about the role of “ecological justice” as the ultimate bottom line upon which both society and economy are based.

‘Ethical and humane use’, intrinsic value and the Convention on Biological Diversity: Towards the reconfiguration of sustainable development and use

AbstractThe Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD) does not contain provisions that deal with wildlife welfare. However, its Addis Ababa Principles and Guidelines for the Sustainable Use of Biodiversity require the promotion of ethical and humane use of components of biodiversity as well as the recognition of intrinsic values. This article considers the meaning and implications of ‘ethical and humane use’ for the CBD by discussing South African case law that recognizes the intrinsic value of animals in terms of biodiversity law. These judgements may contribute to the development of animal welfare as a general principle of international law as well as influence foreign jurisdictions. The article further considers the link between values and sustainable use as well as sustainable development in the CBD, with a particular focus on wildlife. The article argues for an evolutionary interpretation of the concept of sustainable use, which progressively recognizes wildlife welfare.