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have to ensure that they do not violate the inherent rights of nature. This requires a proactive

rather than reactive approach towards ecological issues. 

Positives of the proposal

y  The proposal focuses on the intrinsic value of all the organisms rather than value based on their

degree of usefulness to humans. In this respect it is inline with concept of deep ecology. It

advocates conservation of all species and their habitat as every species plays a vital role in

keeping Mother Earth alive.

y  It has also been written that we have to take concrete steps urgentlyif we really want to control

the degradation of environment.

y  The concept of fundamental rights for all life-forms (including Mother Earth) is coherent with

idea of human rights. It follows quite logically that we humans can enjoy our rights only as long

as we do not violate the rights of other species or nature.

y The proposal aims to promote harmony even within human speciesby advocating abolition of weapons which threaten the existence of life on earth.

Negatives of the proposal

y  The proposal takes a very strong stand against capitalism. Considering the fact that major

economies in the world today are capitalist free-market economies, the ideas proposed in the

declaration might be difficult to implement. The proposal could have looked at more practical

solutions involving all the stakeholders.

y  The idea of Earth as a living form has not gained much acceptance from the researchers. There

have been some studies which support this concept but the opponents of the idea largely

dismiss it as an unscientific movement.