A philosophical analysis of David Orr’s theory of ecological literacy: biophilia, ecojustice and moral education in school learning communities

Mitchell, Debra; Mueller, Michael P.

doi:10.1007/s11422-010-9274-6

Cited by 36 publications

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“…We need to refocus on other types of 'growth' and 'development' as essential for our future health and well-being. These are the 'development' of a global systemic ecological literacy (Mitchell and Mueller, 2009) and the 'growth' of a healthy, diverse and thriving ecosocial system (Beumer and Martens, 2010).…”

Section: A Fragmented Market-oriented Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biodiversity Keeps People Healthy

Martens¹,

Beumer²

2017

Health of People, Places and Planet: Reflections Based on Tony McMichael’s Four Decades of Contribution to Epidemiological Unde

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Biodiversity and health mutually interact. Generally speaking, the greater the decline in biodiversity, the higher are the risks to human health -certainly over the long term (Corvalán et al., 2005). Guiding the health transition towards an era of sustainable health demands an integrated policy that embraces social, economic and ecological elements, recognising the complex relationships between them and looking further than a typically four-year period to the next government election.

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Section: A Fragmented Market-oriented Worldmentioning

confidence: 99%

Biodiversity Keeps People Healthy

Martens¹,

Beumer²

2017

Health of People, Places and Planet: Reflections Based on Tony McMichael’s Four Decades of Contribution to Epidemiological Unde

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“…Orr further proposed that this could be implemented through outdoor activities and environmental education simultaneously suggesting that all education to be environmental education. Following Orr's suggestion, Mitchell and Mueller (2011) in their study have used outdoor learning environment to develop care and value towards nature and other living species.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Malaysian Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ Understanding and Awareness of Environmental Knowledge

Karpudewan¹,

Ismail²

2012

Sustainable Development - Education, Business and Management - Architecture and Building Construction - Agriculture and Food Se

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“…The prevalent bare soil structures and the lack of trees cause a strong heat island effect and dusty air. Research points out that residents living in deprived areas such as Phoenix Low generally have less access to green and lack the financial means to enrich their own yards with abundant life (DesJardins 2006;Hope et al 2006;Martin 2008;Mitchell and Mueller 2009;Pearsall and Pierce 2010;Beatley 2011). A lack of experience of green can also feed back into the ongoing loss of biodiversity, considering the assumption that Bpeople are most likely to take action for biodiversity if they have direct contact with nature (Müller et al 2010, p.26).M aastricht Compared to Phoenix, Maastricht has a high amount of xeric yards that create a barren urban landscape.…”

Section: Phoenixmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Costs for people to maintain their yards are low, which is the same for the time they may spend on care and maintenance. There may be issues of environmental justice (Mitchell and Mueller 2009;Pearsall and Pierce 2010) due to a lack of resources and knowledge on facilitating a greener neighbourhood.…”

Section: Phoenixmentioning

confidence: 99%

BIMBY’s first steps: a pilot study on the contribution of residential front-yards in Phoenix and Maastricht to biodiversity, ecosystem services and urban sustainability

Beumer

Martens

2015

Urban Ecosyst

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Large parts of urban space around the world exist of small-scale plots such as domestic gardens. These small-scale urban spaces carry potential for enhancing biodiversity, sustainability and ecosystem services in and beyond cities. However, domestic gardening and residential garden designs are often guided by aesthetics and ease more than by the aim to create habitat and biological diversity. Yard-management decisions impact socio-ecological systems in various ways, for example through irrigation patterns, fertilization or the use of pesticides or through the choice for exotic species that may become invasive over time. Yardmanagement decisions can also positively influence the presence of pollinators, improve soil quality or even foster small scale 'Wildlife Habitats' that can function as ecological stepping stones to the wider environment. In this paper a pilot assessment is presented of the contribution of residential front-yards in Phoenix (Arizona) and Maastricht (The Netherlands) to biodiversity, ecosystem services and sustainability by applying the BIMBY (Biodiversity in My (Back) Yard) framework.

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A philosophical analysis of David Orr’s theory of ecological literacy: biophilia, ecojustice and moral education in school learning communities

Cited by 36 publications

References 15 publications

Biodiversity Keeps People Healthy

Biodiversity Keeps People Healthy

Malaysian Primary Pre-Service Teachers’ Understanding and Awareness of Environmental Knowledge

BIMBY’s first steps: a pilot study on the contribution of residential front-yards in Phoenix and Maastricht to biodiversity, ecosystem services and urban sustainability

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