Meditations on Systems Thinking, Spiritual Systems, and Deep Ecology

Khisty, C. Jotin

doi:10.1007/s11213-006-9019-3

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“…Jacob (1994) explains that the metaphysical position of self-realisation reconciling spirit and matter, human and nonhuman, is consistent with the tenets of Native American spirituality as well as a number of Eastern religions and philosophies such as Buddhism, Taoism, and Hinduism (Devall and Sessions, 1984). Thus, reflection, contemplation as well as the ability to connect with something greater is the essence of self-realisation (Khisty, 2006).…”

Section: Deep Intermediate and Shallow Ecology Deep Ecologymentioning

confidence: 83%

“…Deep ecology is founded largely on the belief that the biological world -which supports human life -has and continues to be compromised by destructive human behaviour (Grey, 1993). It maintains that contemporary ecological problems and environmental crises are the result of the negative impact that the human population and technology has had on the natural environment (Jacob, 1994;Grey, 1993;Chopra and Hansen, 1997;Khisty, 2006). The deep ecological position views the survival of natural systems and the capacity of the planet for self-renewal as crucial to human and non-human life (Khisty, 2006).…”

Section: Deep Intermediate and Shallow Ecology Deep Ecologymentioning

confidence: 99%

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Developing a reporting and evaluation framework for biodiversity

Samkin

Schneider

Tappin³

2014

Accounting, Auditing &Amp; Accountability Journal

103

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Access to this document was granted through an Emerald subscription provided by emerald-srm:198285 [] For AuthorsIf you would like to write for this, or any other Emerald publication, then please use our Emerald for Authors service information about how to choose which publication to write for and submission guidelines are available for all. Please visit www.emeraldinsight.com/authors for more information. About Emerald www.emeraldinsight.comEmerald is a global publisher linking research and practice to the benefit of society. The company manages a portfolio of more than 290 journals and over 2,350 books and book series volumes, as well as providing an extensive range of online products and additional customer resources and services.Emerald is both COUNTER 4 and TRANSFER compliant. The organization is a partner of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) and also works with Portico and the LOCKSS initiative for digital archive preservation. AbstractPurpose -The purpose of this paper is to illustrate the development of a biodiversity reporting and evaluation framework. The application of the framework to an exemplar organisation identifies biodiversity-related annual report disclosures and analyses changes in the nature and levels of these over time. Finally, the paper aims to establish whether the disclosures made by the exemplar are consistent with a deep ecological perspective, as exemplified by New Zealand conservation legislation. Design/methodology/approach -Viewing the framework developed by the paper through a deep ecological lens, the study involves a detailed content analysis of the biodiversity disclosures contained within the annual reports of a conservation organisation over a 23-year period. Using the framework developed in this paper, the biodiversity-related text units were identified and allocated to one of three major categories, 13 subcategories, and then into deep, intermediate and shallow ecology. Findings -Biodiversity disclosures enable stakeholders to determine the goals, assess their implementation, and evaluate the performance of an organisation. Applying the framework to the exemplar revealed the majority of annual report disclosures focused on presenting performance/implementation information. The study also found that the majority of disclosures reflect a deep ecological approach. A deep/shallow ecological tension was apparent in a number of disclosures, especially those relating to the exploitation of the conservation estate. Originality/value -This paper is the first to develop a framework that can be used as both a biodiversity reporting assessment tool and a reporting guide. The framework will be particularly useful for those studying reporting by conservation departments and stakeholders of organisations whose operations impact biodiversity.

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Section: Deep Intermediate and Shallow Ecology Deep Ecologymentioning

confidence: 83%

Section: Deep Intermediate and Shallow Ecology Deep Ecologymentioning

confidence: 99%

Developing a reporting and evaluation framework for biodiversity

Samkin

Schneider

Tappin³

2014

Accounting, Auditing &Amp; Accountability Journal

103

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“…Deep ecologists dispute the Judeo-Christian position of humanity occupying a central role on the planet (Sessions, 1995) and question the emphasis placed on improving standards of living to the detriment of the quality of all forms of life on Earth (Naess, 1972). Given the increased (and unsustainable) impact which people are having on the biosphere, dep ecologists argue that attitudes and polices need to change to ensure continuity of human and non-human life (Khisty, 2006, Christian, 2016. An anthropocentric approach to nature and biodiversity which uses the term 'natural capital' to describe 'life on earth' and 'ecosystem services' to describe the natural balance of nature assumes that all flora and fauna are simply in existence for our use and abuse.…”

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The emancipatory potential of extinction accounting: Exploring current practice in integrated reports

Maroun

Atkins

2018

Accounting Forum

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“…Because of this, humans need to embrace a philosophy of life that integrates them with, rather than presides over nature. In reference to this detachment, Khisty (2006) points out that spiritually and psychologically we live in a "Self bubble". A new structure is required that sustains the overlap of the natural and social sciences, as well as matter and spirituality which is the basis of systemic thinking.…”

Section: Literature Reviewmentioning

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Systemic thinking from a scientific and spiritual perspective

Allevato

Marques

2011

Journal of Global Responsibility

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Purpose -The purpose of this paper is to enhance awareness and foment the concept of "eco-citizenship" within today's students in higher education. Design/methodology/approach -The paper takes the form of a literature review on environmental issues and spiritual thinking, student reports, discussion. Findings -The paper's three main findings are: the need to develop educational methodologies that allow students to become advocates of a new society and way of thinking is insufficiently addressed so far; exposing students to such learning triggers a factual mindset change; and faculty and student engagement on matters of spirituality and environmental issues is becoming pivotal in a period where natural resource limitations in conjunction with overpopulation are stressing ecological systems to a threshold where it cannot be sustainable any further. Research limitations/implications -Further implementation of similar courses, and monitoring of students' long-term behavioral changes are suggested to verify if such courses trigger a domino effect in terms of the emergence of the "eco-citizen". Originality/value -This was the first time that such an educational approach was employed, where students not only critically investigated the course material in respect to environmental science and spirituality but also became facilitators to their own community, assisting in the development of good citizenship and enhancement of responsibility. It is clear to the authors that community interaction is very important in the curriculum design as the working ground to bring real world experience to the classroom as well as for the development of environmental and spiritual awareness. Based on the students' community activities and personal comments, in regard to the course focus and its effectiveness in changing their attitudes towards a more sustainable way of living, it was demonstrated that the course was successful.

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Meditations on Systems Thinking, Spiritual Systems, and Deep Ecology

Cited by 18 publications

References 7 publications

Developing a reporting and evaluation framework for biodiversity

Developing a reporting and evaluation framework for biodiversity

The emancipatory potential of extinction accounting: Exploring current practice in integrated reports

Systemic thinking from a scientific and spiritual perspective

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