Document Type : Original Research Paper
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Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protection, Agricultural Research, Education and Extension Organization (AREEO), Tehran, Iran
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PhD in Agroecology, Environmental Sciences Research Institute, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
Technological civilization, despite its remarkable advancements, has brought about widespread environmental, social, and economic crises. Climate change, biodiversity loss, extensive pollution, and dependence on fossil resources have jeopardized planetary sustainability and revealed the inefficiency of this civilization in meeting sustainable human needs. In response to these challenges, ecological civilization emerges as a necessary alternative, grounded in principles such as environmental sustainability, social justice, circular economy, and the coexistence of humans and nature. This civilization emphasizes responsible resource management, the adoption of sustainable technologies, reduction of consumerism, and the development of supportive policies. Transitioning to an ecological civilization requires not only a comprehensive understanding of its nature but also fundamental changes in production and consumption patterns, environmental policymaking, and public education. Reforming the economic system, replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy, supporting sustainable agriculture, and developing ecological cities are among the key strategies for this transformation. However, this transition faces challenges such as resistance from existing economic systems, the high costs of sustainable technologies, and cultural barriers. Achieving ecological civilization necessitates global cooperation, changes in development policies, and the adoption of sustainable lifestyles. Humanity, as the current sole steward of this planet, must pursue the path of ecological civilization not only to address current crises but also as an imperative to ensure its own survival and that of natural ecosystems in the future. The sooner the preparations for this journey are made, the more likely it is that the destination will be reached with greater speed and ease.
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