Multicultural and Religious Perspectives on Protecting the Environment, the Biosphere, and Biodiversity

This thought-provoking volume unites bioethics experts from seven major world religions―Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Daoism, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism―alongside secular thinkers to explore environmental protection through the lens of the UNESCO Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights. It foregrounds the power of diverse perspectives in addressing one of humanity's most pressing challenges―the ecological crisis. The contributions provide rich and distinct religious and cultural viewpoints as they confront the anthropological, ethical and social dimensions of this crisis. Showcasing dialogue where traditions and philosophies collide, they offer unique insights into global bioethics and human rights that should inspire new ways of thinking and foster meaningful collaboration in the fight for our planet's future. The book is valuable reading for researchers, scholars and students in bioethics, environmental ethics, religious studies and beyond.

Joseph Tham teaches bioethics at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum (Rome, Italy) and is the former Dean of the School of Bioethics. He is a Fellow of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights.

John Lunstroth is a lecturer in the Medicine and Society Program at the University of Houston, USA, and a Fellow of the UNESCO Chair in Bioethics and Human Rights (Rome, Italy).

Sameer Advani is the director of the Christianity and Culture Program and Professor of Systematic Theology at Ateneo Pontificio Regina Apostolorum (Rome, Italy).