The Intrinsic Greening: When Ecocentrism Modulates Conservation and Development

This book explores the critical role of ecocentric ethics in environmental conservation and restoration.It argues that adopting ecocentric principles in policies and practices is essential for achieving lasting and widespread conservation.Inspired by Aldo Leopold’s land ethics, the book emphasizes respect and reverence for Nature as vital for fostering an “ecological conscience.”The book revisits the pioneering contributions of Sir Jagadish Chandra Bose, the “father of plant neurobiology,” whose revolutionary findings on plant sensory responses and proto-consciousness were ahead of their time.It challenges the dichotomy of ‘global versus local’ by advocating for a synthesis of these concepts, while rejecting the ‘othering’ of nonhuman Nature.The book also calls for integrating ecocentric principles into environmental education and restoration projects, offering fresh perspectives on conservation ethics.Supported by a wealth of case studies, it provides practical insights into the appli