Based on combinations of functions presented in Figure 1. Wordings are indicative only. See also Figure 2. For each 3-letter code in the table below, the first line indicates a functional ("constructive") approach second line indicates a dysfunctional ("destructive") approach. See also use in triangular areas of icosidodecahedral representation in Figure 3A and 3B.
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| LER | Application of knowledge to redesign the environment (eg draining swamps, clearing forests, introduction of species) | Application of knowledge to reconstitute devastated ecosystems |
| . | Irresponsible intervention in ecosystems (eg elimination of wetlands) | Ineffectual application of knowledge to remedy negative environmental conditions |
| LTE | Application of learning to productive exploitation of the environment ("green revolution") / Biotechnology management | Science for sustainable development |
| . | Environmentally irresponsible research / Irresponsible biotechnology / Unconstrained advocacy of agro-chemicals | Ineffectual use of learning to ensure environmentally sound development |
| LTR | Application of knowledge/know-how according to production/commercial priorities (arms production) | Appropriate research for economic development / Research into non-exploitative patterns of production |
| . | Misapplication of knowledge (weapons research) | Ineffectual/Unproductive application of knowledge for development |
| PER | Fulfilment of reproductive needs / Unconstrained population dynamics | Population control / Family planning- |
| . | -Excessive population levels (for the environment) / Unwanted children | Eugenics / In-breeding / Ageing population / Unbalanced sex ratio |
| PLE | Traditional (spiritual) bond with the environment | Environmental awareness |
| . | Taboo / Superstition | Environmental fascism |
| PLR | Maintenance of traditional patterns of authority (or cultural values) / Imposition of particular ideology | Human rights / "Affirmative action" |
| . | Social rigidity / Discrimination against minorities /Repression / Socially inappropriate conceptual inadequacies | ? |
| PLT | Restrictive proprietary trade (seed varieties) / Arms trade | Development of culturally sensitive products / Exchange of cultural artefacts |
| . | Dependence on high yield crops | Culturally insensitive development |
| PTE | Economic exploitation of environmental endowments | Husbandry / Stewardship of available resources |
| . | Military-Industrial complex / Cash crops | Community collapse / Economic decay |
| PTR | Capital investment ideology for economic gain (eg capitalism) | Economic development programmes / Aid for development / Aid "with human rights strings" |
| . | Exploitative political/economic ideologies (eg colonialism, fascism) | Ineffectual remedial ideologies (eg socialism, communism) |
| PWE | Environmentally-dependent indigenous communities / Nomadic lifestyles | Creation of ecological settlements (cities/villages) and lifestyles |
| . | Unsustainable land/water use / Refugees / Homelessness / Migration / Squatters | Socially unattractive/alienating ecological settlements/lifestyles |
| PWL | Belongingness / Roots | Charitable action |
| . | Ethnic disintegration / Cultural invasion | Indifference to condition/suffering of others |
| PWR | Protection of the population / Security / Defence | Peace-keeping operations / Empowering communities |
| . | Socio-political insecurity / Disempowerment | Miscarriage of justice / Police brutality |
| PWT | Productive employment / Livelihood security | Development of alternative employment opportunities |
| . | Unemployment / Food shortages | ? |
| TER | Exploitation of resources for economic development (survival) | Sustainable use of resources / Restraint on exploitative economic growth |
| . | Wasting non-renewable resources / Laying waste / Wastes | Ineffectual/Unproductive use of resources (for survival) |
| WER | Exploitation of environment to enhance quality of life (eg safaris, all terrain vehicles, exotic plants / pets /cosmetics / foodstuffs / drugs) | Living in harmony with nature |
| . | Urban decay / Slums | Ineffectual endeavours to live in harmony with nature |
| WLE | Exploitation of environmental and cultural resources to maximize well-being / Consumerism | Cultivation of more appropriate (environment-friendly) consumption patterns / "Caring for the Earth" |
| . | Over-consumption patterns | Fadism / Cultism |
| WLR | Human resource development / Training for jobs / Educating public opinion / Public health programs | Creation of opportunities to fulfil aspirations and identity needs / Affirmative action / Appropriate lifestyles |
| . | Inappropriate education / Propaganda | Alienation / Substance abuse |
| WLT | Exploitation of cultural heritage / Exploitation of commercial opportunities of tourism | Cultural development |
| . | Degradation of cultures / Cultural invasion | Cultural homogenization / Cultural imperialism |
| WTE | Energy-intensive production to improve quality of life / Exploitation of energy resources for development (survival) / Production of non-essentials (throw-away products) | Low-resource living and production patterns / Sustainable agricultural development |
| . | Over-exploitation of environmental resources (eg over-fishing, over-grazing, fuel-wood crisis, "slash and burn") | Subsistence agriculture / Grinding poverty |
| WTR | Protection of trade, production and traditional livelihoods | Creation of new economic opportunities / Improving conditions of work (quality of working environment) /Allocation of resources for development |
| . | Restrictive trade practices / Exploitative conditions of work / Crime | Ineffectual development initiatives / Structural adjustment "without a human face" / Informal economies |