New book: Geoethics and Geosciences Serving Society

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A new book published in the SpringerBriefs in Geoethics series:

Peppoloni S. and Di Capua G. (2025). Geoethics and Geosciences Serving Society: Reflections from the 37th International Geological Congress. SpringerBriefs in Geoethics, Springer, Cham, V+121 pp., ISBN 978-3032037534. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-03754-1

Overview:

Diverse Perspectives: Explores geoethics through a wide range of viewpoints from various fields and regions
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Features insights from authors across disciplines, enhancing dialogue and cooperation
Ethical Framework: Provides a roadmap for integrating ethics into geoscience practices for sustainability and equity

About this book: This book explores diverse perspectives and practices in geoethics, offering a comprehensive overview of how ethical considerations are being integrated into the geosciences across disciplines and regions. It draws from the session “Geoethics at the Heart of All Geoscience: Serving the Public Good” held at the 37th International Geological Congress (IGC) in Busan, Republic of Korea.

At the core of the discussion is geoethics - an integrated ethical framework for the geosciences. It provides geoscientists with guidance for responsible action in the face of complex global and societal challenges. By embracing their individual and collective responsibilities, geoscientists can play a key role in advancing human well-being and promoting the public good, while reshaping humanity’s relationship with the Earth system.

Contributors to this volume share insights and expertise, outline methodologies and strategies, raise critical questions, propose best practices, and present case studies that address the ethical, social, and cultural dimensions of geoscience. This diversity ensures a pluralistic, interdisciplinary approach that fosters dialogue and collaboration.

Chapters are structured to build a coherent narrative, moving from foundational geoethical concepts to a wide range of applications, and culminating in the theme of diplomacy.

Intended for a broad audience - including geoscientists, scholars across disciplines, humanists, social scientists, students, professionals, policymakers, journalists, and engaged citizens - this book invites reflection and action at the intersection of science, ethics, and society.

Table of contents (9 chapters)

Introduction (Silvia Peppoloni, Giuseppe Di Capua)
The Future Challenges of Geoethics: Navigating Technology, Sustainability, and Social and Professional Responsibility (Silvia Peppoloni, Giuseppe Di Capua, Nic Bilham)
Valuing Diversity in Geological Interpretation: A Warning from History (Robert W. H. Butler, Clare E. Bond, Mark A. Cooper)
Towards Integrating Indigeneity and Geoethical Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand (Matthew W. Hughes, Norm Kereikeepa)
Operational Ethics for Researching Geohazards (Ilan Kelman)
Geoheritage, Geotourism, and Geoethics as Support for Rural Development: A Case Study from Sundarbans Wetlands—A Ramsar Site of West Bengal, India (Sayani Khan, Amit Mandal, Tarak Nath Khan)
The Anthropocene Event as a Holistic Foundation for Earth Governance (Emlyn H. Koster, Philip L. Gibbard, Mark A. Maslin)
Red Planet, Green Ethics: Navigating the Moral Terrain of Terraforming Mars (Dov Greenbaum)
Geoscience Diplomacy at the Edge of the Continental Shelf (Munira Raji, Larry Awosika)