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What is Compassionate Conservation?

From Ed Boks/Animal Politics
May 2024

Similar to the four known fundamental forces of the universe—gravitation, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces—compassionate conservationists have identified four guiding principles that to help govern our relationship with the natural world: 1) First, do no harm; 2) Individuals matter; 3) Inclusivity of all animals; and 4) Peaceful coexistence. I have taken the liberty of proposing a fifth principle —'Stewardship'—the careful and responsible management of the natural world entrusted to our care.

Ultimately, compassionate conservation represents our best hope for healing the rift between humanity and the natural world. By recognizing our role as stewards, rather than domineering overlords, we can foster a future of harmony and flourishing - for all the creatures that call this planet home. This is the legacy we must strive to leave for generations to come.

My Eureka moment: A thesis on a unifying theory for protecting the natural world

For decades, physicists have suggested a "Eureka" moment is just around the corner - a moment when they'll produce a "Theory of Everything," a simple, unifying equation that explains all the mysteries of our universe. It is with that same sense of awe that I believe I have stumbled upon an equally stupendous theory - an "Environmental Theory of Everything”, if you will.

This environmental theory of everything could be defined as compassionate conservation - a multi-disciplinary understanding of our world such that all the practices and sciences of animal welfare and conservation biology unify in a way that compassionately protects all species, on an individual level, within a holistic application of conservation practice and policy. In other words, compassionate conservation brings together the seemingly disparate fields of animal welfare and conservation biology.

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This environmental theory of everything could be defined as compassionate conservation - a multi-disciplinary understanding of our world such that all the practices and sciences of animal welfare and conservation biology unify in a way that compassionately protects all species, on an individual level, within a holistic application of conservation practice and policy. In other words, compassionate conservation brings together the seemingly disparate fields of animal welfare and conservation biology.

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Posted on All-Creatures.org: June 6, 2024
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