Nature-centred spiritual traditions, Asian religions and philosophies, and monotheist religions have many lessons concerning relationships between humankind and nature. How these lessons have been translated into environmental action as well as informed contemporary eco-philosophies and have been adopted by environmentalist organizations is addressed. And finally, the potential for global change in ecological consciousness and action is discussed.
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