About the Earth Charter Initiative

The Earth Charter Initiative is the collective name for the extraordinarily diverse, global network of people, organizations, and institutions who participate in promoting the Earth Charter, and in implementing its principles in practice.

The Initiative is a broad-based, voluntary, civil society effort, but participants include leading international institutions, national government agencies, university associations, NGOs, cities, faith groups, and many well-known leaders in sustainable development. Most participants in the Initiative are also formal Endorsers of the Earth Charter.

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A formal network of Affiliates and National Committees helps to promote the Earth Charter around the world. Many of these representatives are based in prominent national-level organizations and institutions.

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The Initiative is led by an International Council, and served and coordinated by a very small staff, working in Centers located in Stockholm, Sweden, and in San José, Costa Rica. These Centers are both regional and topical: The Center in Stockholm manages overall strategy and communications. The Center in Costa Rica focuses on the Initiative's extensive work in the field of Education for Sustainable Development, in partnership with the UN-chartered University for Peace. Other Centers are envisioned for other regions of the world.