Geoethics Calls for Action: An Interactive Module to Communicate Geosciences

• Type: Chapter or Part of a Book
• Date: 2021

Authors

Clara Vasconcelos (Author) FCUP; Alexandra Cardoso (Author) Other; Tiago Ribeiro (Author) Other; Dulce Lima (Author) Other

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Authenticus ID: P-00T-RHG

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-59320-9_75

Abstract (EN): In a society that is facing problems related to the planet¿s sustainability for humankind¿s survival and where science is part of the daily life of any citizen (in a more prominent or hidden way), it is increasingly essential to establish a correct and coherent geosciences¿ communication. This latter emergency is particularly significant in the geoethics¿ scope, since it leads to dilemmas that affect humanity and the planet itself, being essential to promote public awareness about their actions. However, we live in a society where conscious effects of human dependence on the Earth are not fully understood, and it is still extremely required. The change in our daily behaviours is urgent and necessary. In geoethics¿ field of study, human interaction with the Earth¿ subsystems¿geosphere, biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, and cryosphere¿is the primary concern, but there is yet a lack of proposals for communicating geoethics principles and values among the citizens. Within this context, an interactive geoethics communication module¿¿Geoethics calls for action¿¿which may be applied in a museum or science centre, was created to reach a broad public and to provide a reflection on human actions and their consequences on planet Earth. The citizens¿ engagement with the geoethical dilemmas, present in the module related to the human interactions with the Earth, may develop a geoethical thinking and more conscious actions. Finally, it could raise people¿s awareness regarding geoethics and its importance. Underlying these intents are not only the geoethics communication but also the endorsement of higher respect for planet Earth and its subsystems. © 2021, Springer Nature Switzerland AG.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific