TY - BOOK ID - 17305408 TI - The common good and ecological integrity : human rights and the support of life AU - Westra, Laura AU - Gray, Janice AU - D'Aloia, Antonio PY - 2018 SN - 9781138668225 9781138364035 9781315618746 9781317211846 9781317211853 1138668222 PB - Abingdon, Oxon ; New York, NY : Earthscan from Routledge, DB - UniCat KW - Ecological integrity KW - Common good KW - Environmental protection KW - Environmental policy KW - Human security KW - International cooperation KW - Intégrité écologique KW - Bien commun KW - Environnement KW - Politique de l'environnement KW - Coopération internationale KW - Protection KW - Coopération internationale. KW - Ecological integrity - International cooperation KW - Common good - International cooperation KW - Environmental protection - International cooperation KW - Environmental policy - International cooperation KW - Human security - International cooperation KW - Intégrité écologique KW - Coopération internationale. UR - https://www.unicat.be/uniCat?func=search&query=sysid:17305408 AB - Proponents of the concept of ecological integrity argue that it is a necessary component of global governance on which the sustainable future of the planet and its inhabitants depends. This book presents the latest research and current thinking on the role of ecological integrity in support of life on Earth and the importance of governance for the common good, or the benefit of all. The book considers whether present forms of governance support the common good, or whether they are endangering its very foundations. It explores the connection between consumerism and capitalism, the destruction of natural resources and with it, the elimination of many of the ecosystem services that support life in general, and human life in particular. Chapters focus on the defence of human rights, and in particular the rights to key resources such as food, water and general health/wellbeing, as well as energy and security. Topics covered include climate change, biodiversity, migration and conflict resolution, with approaches from various perspectives such as politics, ethics, sociology and law. Overall the book provides a stimulating insight into the multifaceted debates surrounding ecological integrity, global governance and sustainability. ER -