Planetary Boundaries: A Literature Review on the Connections between Consumption and Biodiversity

Authors

• Maria Pecoraro
• Miia Grénman Turun kauppakorkeakoulu
• Roni Lappalainen
• Juulia Räikkönen
• Ilari Sääksjärvi
• Outi Uusitalo

DOI: https://doi.org/10.54333/kulutustutkimus.127427

Keywords:

consumption, sustainable consumption, biodiversity, ecological crisis

Abstract

The ecological crisis threatens the future of humanity and the planet. Biodiversity and the loss of nature have emerged alongside climate issues in societal and scientific discussions. The root causes of nature loss are tied to unsustainable production methods and excessive consumption. However, the exploration of links between consumption and biodiversity has been limited. This research brings together perspectives from various disciplines on the interconnections between consumption and biodiversity, utilizing an integrative literature review methodology.

 

The analysis progresses from describing the chronological development of the research field to an analysis, creating an overview drawn from studies. The research combines studies that have addressed consumption and biodiversity from different fields, establishing the foundation for future research in consumption studies on this topic. The conclusions encourage to examine the connections between consumption and biodiversity from multidisciplinary, systemic, and nature-centric viewpoints.