Ecoresponsibility
Ecoresponsibility is the obligation to reduce environmental harm and to promote ecological well-being through choices and policies that affect ecosystems, resources, and climate. It applies to individuals, organizations, communities, and governments and encompasses prevention, mitigation, adaptation, and restoration as needed.
Core principles include lifecycle thinking, the precautionary principle, the polluter pays principle, and the circular economy.
In practice, ecoresponsibility guides production and consumption decisions, corporate governance, supply chain management, urban planning, and
Common tools include life cycle assessment, carbon footprinting, environmental management systems such as ISO 14001, and
Ecoresponsibility intersects with sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and environmental ethics. It can face challenges such as
Global frameworks like the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and climate accords influence ecoresponsibility by establishing