
Madame Martha de La Héronne
Mixed media on canvas.
40 cm x 60 cm.
2023, Paris.
Preserving ecosystems is essential from both an ethical and ecological perspective. Ethically, ecosystems are home to an incredible diversity of sentient beings, each with intrinsic value and the capacity to feel subjective experiences.
Respecting and protecting these beings means recognizing their right to exist and live in an environment that meets their natural needs. Destroying ecosystems means causing massive suffering.
Ecologically, ecosystems are the basis of life on Earth, including our own. They regulate the climate, purify water, fertilize soils, and maintain the balance of carbon and nitrogen cycles.
Furthermore, preserving ecosystems means ensuring a sustainable future for future generations of humans and animals.
In short, preserving ecosystems means protecting the very foundations of life and respecting all the beings that inhabit them.