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    • Anticipated climate changes by 2031 necessitate proactive ethical frameworks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To identify ethical norms crucial for navigating the climate catastrophe.
    • To propose adaptive maxims for societal transition and environmental collapse.

    Main Methods:

    • Drawing upon bioethics principles from intensive care units (ICUs) and hospice care.
    • Developing six adaptive maxims based on existing ethical practices.

    Main Results:

    • Six adaptive maxims are proposed: grasp change, cultivate hope, set boundaries, appreciate life's opportunity, train mind/body, and act for future generations.
    • These maxims offer guidance through environmental and social collapse.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed maxims are relevant for immediate application due to ongoing environmental and social collapse.
    • Bioethics needs to actively engage with Anthropocene challenges for future-oriented guidance.