The Earth Charter:An Introduction : The Earth Charter:An Introduction Earth Charter International Secretariat
Values : Values What are values?
How do they inform us individually?
Can you think of a values decision you made recently?
Do you make value decision when you buy something? When you throw something away?
Dilemmas
Ethics : Ethics The social dimension of values
Why are ethics important?
What questions do they help us address?
i.e. How can we live together?
Different ethics for different times – XXI Century ethics
The EC provides an ethical framework for our present time.
The Earth Charter… : The Earth Charter… is a declaration of fundamental ethical principles for building a just, sustainable and peaceful global society in the 21st century. Represents a Global Consensus on Shared Values and Ethicsfor Building a More Just, Sustainable, and Peaceful World
What is the Earth Charter? : What is the Earth Charter? Network
Initiative Document/ Ethical Framework
A Brief History of the Earth Charter : A Brief History of the Earth Charter
Content of the Earth Charter : Content of the Earth Charter A Preamble that describes the major challenges and choices facing humanity.
16 Principles divided in 4 parts, with 61 sub principles.
Principle 1 on respect for Earth and all life is the foundation of all the other principles in the Charter.
Principles 2, 3 and 4 in Part I deal with relations between human beings and the community of life, relations among human beings and between present and future generations.
A Way Forward that is a call for commitment and action.
Slide 8 : Ecological Integrity Social and Economic Justice Democracy, nonviolence
and peace Respect
and Care for the Community of Life
Key Themes of the Earth Charter : Human Rights Key Themes of the Earth Charter
Slide 10 : The Earth Charter Initiative: is a global network of people, organizations, and institutions who participate in promoting the Earth Charter
Those involved in the Earth Charter Initiative participate in implementing its principles in practice in different areas, including ... : Those involved in the Earth Charter Initiative participate in implementing its principles in practice in different areas, including ... Education for
Sustainable Development Youth Action
& Empowerment Media, Arts & Culture Business Engagement
in Global Ethics Religion &
Sustainability Climate change
How to use the Earth Charter? : How to use the Earth Charter? As inspiration to change our lifestyle.
As a values framework for creating policies and plans.
As an education tool to teach what is sustainability. Also as a ethical framework for national curricula.
As foundation for companies’ codes of ethics and as assessment tool.
As a tool for interfaith dialogue.
Be part of the Earth Charter Community! : Be part of the Earth Charter Community! Make the Earth Charter values part of your daily life
Promote the vision of sustainability
Endorse the Charter
Volunteer your time for Earth Charter International
Join the Earth Charter Youth Initiative
Use Earth Charter Tools
Take action to realize Earth Charter values in your community, organization, and personal life
Questions, Comments.. : Questions, Comments..
Engaging with the Earth Charter : Engaging with the Earth Charter Please, read the EC and write a paragraph about your response. What moved you? How can you see it informing parts of your lifestyle? Your work? Your family? Your community?
We really want to hear from you, so please write your reactions and either send them to us at: ajimenez@earthcharter.org or post them on our facebook discussion page at:
https://www.facebook.com/#!/topic.php?uid=322571690327&topic=14410
Next seminar topics : Next seminar topics Also, tell us what you’d like to know more about for our next session? EC History? EC content? EC in Action? EC for Education for Sustainable Development? EC and International Law? EC and Business?
Let us know!
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