A concept that nature and natural things have a value in and of themselves, independent of any benefits they may have for human beings. A philosophy which affirms the intrinsic value of the ecosystem, and of each one of its constituents. Biocentrism refers to a philosophy which claims the primordial value of life as a value in and of itself outside of benefits to humans.
Source: IPBES (2019), Global Assessment Report, Glossary.
