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Application of decision tools to ethical analysis in biodiversity conservation.
Biasetti, Pierfrancesco; Hildebrandt, Thomas B; Göritz, Frank; Hermes, Robert; Holtze, Susanne; Stejskal, Jan; Galli, Cesare; Pollastri, Ilaria; Muzzo, Alessia; Lekolool, Isaac; Ndereeh, David; Omondi, Patrick; Kariuki, Linus; Mijele, Domnic; Mutisya, Samuel; Ngulu, Stephen; de Mori, Barbara.
Affiliation
  • Biasetti P; Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany.
  • Hildebrandt TB; Ethics Laboratory for Veterinary Medicine, Conservation and Animal Welfare, Padua University, Padua, Italy.
  • Göritz F; Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany.
  • Hermes R; Department of Veterinary Medicine, Freie Universität, Berlin, Germany.
  • Holtze S; Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany.
  • Stejskal J; Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany.
  • Galli C; Department of Reproduction Management, Leibniz Institute for Zoo and Wildlife Research, Berlin, Germany.
  • Pollastri I; ZOO Dvur Králové, Králové nad Labem, Czech Republic.
  • Muzzo A; Avantea, Laboratory of Reproductive Technologies, Cremona, Italy.
  • Lekolool I; Ethics Laboratory for Veterinary Medicine, Conservation and Animal Welfare, Padua University, Padua, Italy.
  • Ndereeh D; Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy.
  • Omondi P; Department of Comparative Biomedicine and Food Science, University of Padua, Legnaro, Italy.
  • Kariuki L; Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Mijele D; Wildlife Research and Training Institute, Karagita, Kenya.
  • Mutisya S; Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Ngulu S; Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
  • de Mori B; Kenya Wildlife Service, Nairobi, Kenya.
Conserv Biol ; 37(2): e14029, 2023 04.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36317722
ABSTRACT
Achieving ethically responsible decisions is crucial for the success of biodiversity conservation projects. We adapted the ethical matrix, decision tree, and Bateson's cube to assist in the ethical analysis of complex conservation scenarios by structuring these tools so that they can implement the different value dimensions (environmental, social, and animal welfare) involved in conservation ethics. We then applied them to a case study relative to the decision-making process regarding whether or not to continue collecting biomaterial on the oldest of the two remaining northern white rhinoceroses (Ceratotherium simum cottoni), a functionally extinct subspecies of the white rhinoceros. We used the ethical matrix to gather ethical pros and cons and as a starting point for a participatory approach to ethical decision-making. We used decision trees to compare the different options at stake on the basis of a set of ethical desiderata. We used Bateson's cube to establish a threshold of ethical acceptability and model the results of a simple survey. The application of these tools proved to be pivotal in structuring the decision-making process and in helping reach a shared, reasoned, and transparent decision on the best option from an ethical point of view among those available.
RESUMEN
Que se logren decisiones éticamente responsables es crucial para el éxito de los proyectos de conservación de la biodiversidad. Adaptamos la matriz ética, el árbol de decisión y el cubo de Bateson para apoyar con el análisis ético de escenarios de conservación compleja mediante la estructuración de estas herramientas de tal manera que puedan ejecutar las diferentes dimensiones de valor (ambiental, social y bienestar animal) involucradas en la ética de la conservación. Después aplicamos las herramientas a un estudio de caso relacionado con el proceso de toma de decisiones respecto a si se debe seguir o no recolectando material biológico del rinoceronte blanco del norte (Ceratotherium simum cottoni) más viejo (una subespecie funcionalmente extinta) de los dos que existen. Usamos la matriz ética como un punto de partida para una estrategia participativa para la toma ética de decisiones y para recopilar los pros y contras éticos. Usamos el árbol de decisión para comparar las diferentes opciones en juego con base en un conjunto de deseos éticos. Usamos el cubo de Bateson para establecer un umbral de aceptación ética y modelar los resultados de una encuesta simple. La aplicación de estas herramientas demostró ser central en la estructuración del proceso de toma de decisiones y en el apoyo para lograr una decisión compartida, razonada y transparente sobre la mejor opción a partir de un punto de vista ético entre aquellos disponibles.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Conservation of Natural Resources / Biodiversity Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Conserv Biol Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Germany

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Conservation of Natural Resources / Biodiversity Type of study: Prognostic_studies Limits: Animals Language: En Journal: Conserv Biol Year: 2023 Type: Article Affiliation country: Germany