Ethics for a Small Planet

This handbook on the ethical and theological underpinnings of biodiversity conservation is meant to be a tool to open a broader conversation on the ethical considerations related to protecting species, habitat, and ecosystems. The purpose of this publication is to help biodiversity spokespersons understand the ethical and religious frameworks in which biodiversity issues are discussed so that they can communicate more effectively with the public.

The book is comprised of the following sections with each section comprised of several essays:

• Introduction
• Section I: Why Should We Talk about Ethics, Values, and Biodiversity?
• Section II: Origins and Roots: A Crash Course in Theological and Ethical Perspectives on Biodiversity.
• Section III: How Shall We Live? Applying Ethical and Religious Perspectives to the Biodiversity Crisis.
• Section IV: Thinking Locally, Acting Globally: Steps Toward an Ethic for the Biosphere.
• Section V: Communications Tips and Tools: Talking about Biodiversity, Ethics and Faith.
• Section VI: Resources.