The Earth Charter:An Introduction : The Earth Charter:An Introduction Earth Charter International Secretariat
What is the Earth Charter? : What is the Earth Charter? Network
Initiative Document/ Ethical Framework
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.
The Earth Charter and its Systemic Nature : The Earth Charter and its Systemic Nature I.
Respect and Care for the Community of Life II.
Ecological Integrity IV
Democracy, non- violence and peace III
Social and Economic Justice
Key Themes of the Earth Charter : Human Rights Key Themes of the Earth Charter
Slide 6 : 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
Earth Charter Youth NetworkInspiring Young People to Take Action to Create a More Just, Peaceful and Sustainable World : Earth Charter Youth NetworkInspiring Young People to Take Action to Create a More Just, Peaceful and Sustainable World
Earth Charter Youth Network--ECI Secretariat : Earth Charter Youth Network--ECI Secretariat Altogether, 2,897 individuals and organizations from 135 countries have joined the Earth Charter youth network, out of which 2,227 are individuals and 590 are organizations.
We partner with major international youth organizations such as the Global Youth Action Network, TakingItGlobal, and Peace Child International
Conducts online courses, seminars, forums, workshops, etc. to inspire young people to build sustainable communities.
Earth Charter Youth Network—Youth Task Force (YTF) : Earth Charter Youth Network—Youth Task Force (YTF) Is organized under these 4 levels of activism: Individual, Earth Charter Youth/Student Groups (ECYG), Earth Charter Youth Task Force (YTF) and Partnering youth organizations.
YTF came together voluntarily after an online course with the intention of continuing to spread and enact the vision, values and principles expressed in the Earth Charter.
Earth Charter Initiative & Rio+20 : Earth Charter Initiative & Rio+20 To emphasize the need for a comprehensive ethical framework articulating shared values and principles to inspire and guide different actors in the transition to a sustainable future and to demonstrate the relevance of the Earth Charter to the objectives of Rio+20 Conference and process.
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 institutions or 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
Thank you : Thank you Questions?
www.EarthCharter.org : www.EarthCharter.org Charter International Earth Charter International Secretariat and
Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development
at UPEACE, Costa Rica
Contact the youth coordinator, Nora Mahmoud: youthcoordinator@earthcharter.org Join the
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