Principles of Sustainability and Psychology
General ecology and psychology are interrelated by the discipline called ecological psychology. Humans are not passive products of the environment but purposeful beings. Through their actions, people transform the environment, which in turn also affects the human population. This is the basis of the dynamic interaction between man and the environment. In psychological thinking about the meaning of life, more attention needs to be paid to the principles of sustainability. These strategies can contribute to determining the structure of behavior and social relations that can be suppressed or stimulated by various types of environments. Moreover, the environment and principles of sustainability have an enduring significance for the individual’s psychological development from birth. The learning process is primarily determined by the conformity or inconsistency of the environment of such activities.
Environmental Problems and Economics
Another problem is the correlation between significant environmental problems and the world’s economy. Global warming affects the economy directly and indirectly: weather conditions change and require adaptation or preventive measures, such as switching to a “green” (low-carbon) economy. Many central banks of different countries have recognized the importance of rising financial risks due to climate change (Rossi, 2018). These risks include potential losses on bank loans due to business interruptions caused by storms, droughts, forest fires, and other extreme events. There are also risks of transitioning to a low-carbon economy, such as unexpected losses in the value of assets or companies dependent on fossil fuels (Rossi, 2018). In this regard, even long-term risks can have short-term consequences, as investors revalue holdings in anticipation of a “green” future. Climate change-related threats that threaten financial systems’ stability highlight the need for a set of preventive measures.
Reference
Rossi, A. (2018). The finitude of the world: Economy and ecology. Theory & Event, 21(4), 777–803.