Three new articles published in the JGSG
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The Journal of Geoethics and Social Geoscience (JGSG) published three new articles in the Issue 1(1), 2026.
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These new articles can be freely download and can be cited as follows:
Gabrielli F., Topazio S., Peppoloni S., and Giordano G. (2026). Power and gaze: the human experience of volcanoes across myth, philosophy, literature, and geoethics. Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences, 1(1), 1-37. https://doi.org/10.4401/jgsg-108
Abstract:
Volcanoes assert themselves as true anthropological and cultural topoi, symbols of nature’s power and, at the same time, mirrors of human fragility and aspiration. The awe with which humans have long approached their force has generated mythological, literary, philosophical, and scientific experiences and practices of great fascination and marked cultural interest, revealing how fear and wonder can become drivers of knowledge and responsibility. In this contribution, an attempt will be made to offer an exemplary synthesis of some of these anthropological practices, ranging from myth and its role in the development of scientific thought, to literature and philosophy, with particular attention to the concept of the sublime and to the function of wonder/tháuma as both a cognitive and emotional experience. From this perspective, volcanoes are not only objects of study or threats to be managed, but also instruments of geoethical reflection, as they invite recognition of our belonging to nature, our finitude, and the need to establish relationships with the environment based on respect, care, and shared responsibility. Wonder, far from being a mere irrational feeling, thus becomes a driver of prudent behaviour, social awareness, and sustainable practices, integrating scientific knowledge and cultural sensitivity in coexistence with natural forces.
Keywords:
Volcanoes, Myth, Awe, Power, Anthropological postures, Geoethics
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Koupatsiaris A.A., and Drinia H. (2026). Geoethics as a normative foundation for geoheritage, geoconservation, and geoeducation: from geological value toward moral responsibility. Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences, 1(1), 1-34. https://doi.org/10.4401/jgsg-106
Abstract:
Geoethics provides the normative foundation for moving beyond valuation alone, reframing geoheritage as a moral reference point that grounds obligations of care, responsibility, and justice in human‑Earth relations. While prevailing approaches emphasize the intrinsic, instrumental, aesthetic, scientific, or cultural value of geological features, value‑based rationales by themselves do not fully explain why societies ought to care in the Anthropocene or how responsibilities emerge from human‑Earth interactions. Grounded in contemporary geoethical theory, we propose an integrative framework that links geoscientific knowledge, ethical reasoning, and socio‑cultural values, and that positions geoconservation and geoeducation as complementary ethical practices enacted within UNESCO Global Geoparks, other protected or designated socio‑ecological contexts, and everyday landscapes beyond them. In this framing, geoconservation is reconceptualized as stewardship guided by equity (including intergenerational and interregional justice), precaution, and participatory governance. Geoeducation is articulated as a practice that, at its best, couples technical learning with ethical reflection, cultivating sense of place, moral sensibility, and agency through experiential, place‑based, and community‑engaged approaches. The framework is explicitly dynamic, emphasizing feedback loops through which learning supports conservation and conservation practice becomes a locus for learning and deliberation about competing values and trade‑offs. The paper concludes with implications for policy and governance and outlines empirical pathways for examining geoethical awareness across geocultural contexts, including within geopark networks and broader geoconservation initiatives.
Keywords:
Geoethics, Geoheritage, Geoconservation, Geoeducation, Geodiversity, Anthropocene, UNESCO Global Geopark
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Kundu B. (2026). The unseen scaffolding of science—Why review articles are the bedrock of progress? Journal of Geoethics and Social Geosciences, 1(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.4401/jgsg-110
Abstract:
Scientific review articles are often overlooked as simple summaries. This view redefines them as essential frameworks for progress, the necessary structures that turn scattered data and findings into shared knowledge. By combining information, encouraging open discussion, and providing guidance for future research, a well-crafted review does not just depict a field; it actively influences and guides its direction.
Keywords:
Review articles, Knowledge
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