Transforming Global Conflict Paradigms: Towards an Ecological Civilisation

This paper challenges Samuel Huntington’s ‘Clash of Civilizations’ framework, arguing that cultural and religious differences are insufficient to address the complexities of modern global conflicts. Instead, it proposes the concept of an ‘Ecological Civilisation’, emphasising ecological sustainability and interdependence as critical for future global stability. Analysing the conflict between exploitative and sustainable interactions with nature, this paper advocates for a paradigm shift towards a framework integrating principles of interdependence, sustainable development, and harmonious coexistence. Drawing on Eastern and Western philosophical traditions, this new paradigm seeks to integrate environmental, socio-economic, and cultural foundations, essential for supporting human life on Earth, thereby redefining the prerequisites for sustainable human development.