This term paper intends to answer the question if economy and ecology are really contradictory terms or if it is even indispensable to unify them in times of globalisation when the markets are growing together and the competition is getting stronger and stronger. In addition the issue of sustainable development will be described and explained in the course of this term paper, as it is strongly connected with environmental destruction. The author’s view is on the whole rather economic than operational, although he gives at the end an example of a company which has successfully integrated ecology in economy. Not considered are environmental measures of individuals like saving energy and avoiding waste in their households as well as the potential of ecological innovations in industries. In fact this work rather wants to expla in why it is nowadays absolutely necessary to integrate ecology in economy by describing the negative consequences for a company as well as for nature respectively for the whole globe by not doing so.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Posing the problem
- Intentions
- Proceeding
- Differentiating the terms economy, ecology and globalisation
- Economy
- Ecology
- Globalisation
- Conflicts between ecology and economy
- About the antagonism between ecology and economy
- The booming Chinese market as an example for this antagonism
- Reasons for the environmental problems in China
- Environmental destruction in China
- Global environmental problems
- Shortage of natural resources
- Consequences of the global warming process
- Integrating ecology in economy
- Political inducements for an ecological production
- Emissions trading
- Environmental laws and taxes
- Institutional inducements for an ecological production
- Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)
- International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)
- Social inducements
- The “Klaus Steilmann Gmbh&CoKG” as an example for the successful integration of ecology in economy
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This term paper aims to explore the relationship between economy and ecology, particularly in the context of globalisation. It investigates whether these two concepts are fundamentally contradictory or if they need to be unified to ensure sustainable development. The paper also discusses the implications of environmental destruction and the need for companies to integrate ecological practices into their operations.
- The relationship between economy and ecology
- The impact of globalisation on environmental issues
- The concept of sustainable development
- The consequences of environmental destruction
- The importance of integrating ecological practices in business operations
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The introduction defines the terms economy, ecology, and globalisation, setting the stage for the subsequent analysis. The chapter then examines the conflicts between ecology and economy, using the booming Chinese market as a case study. It explores the reasons for environmental problems in China and the broader consequences of unsustainable development for the global environment. Finally, the introduction outlines the paper's approach, which focuses on the need for integrating ecological considerations into economic activities.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
Key terms and concepts explored in this work include economy, ecology, globalisation, sustainable development, environmental destruction, economic growth, ecological practices, environmental policy, and corporate social responsibility.
- Quote paper
- Markus Menzel (Author), 2004, Economy and ecology - contradiction or necessary unity in times of globalisation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/31706
