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anthropocentric

Alternative name(s): anthropocentrism

Definition Source References

Anthropocentric qualifies an action or a perception of a given situation that is interpreted by humans or consider humans as the main focus. Nature's contributions to people are fundamentally anthropocentric.

Global assessment (1st work programme), Sustainable use assessment

In an anthropocentric view of nature, nature is valued for its benefits to human beings. See Ecocentric.

Land degradation and restoration assessment