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Earth Charter Initiative tribute to Wangari Maathai

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:30:00 CDT

Wangari was a unique human being committed to “restoring the integrity of Earth’s ecological systems”. She inspired us all in her dedication to mobilize people to help reestablish the green cover of our planet.

NEW: Five short videos on People's voice on Rio+20

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 13:00:00 CDT

See a set of interviews with civil society leaders done during the first preparatory meeting of Rio +20 Peoples' Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro from June 30 to July 2, 2011.

Tribute to Marina Bakhnova, our dear friend and colleague

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Tue, 03 May 2011 11:00:00 CDT

Reflections about Marina's life and learning lessons from her.

Major EC+10 event in The Hague, Netherlands on 29 June 2010

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 10:30:00 CDT

A major EC event took take place on 29 June in The Peace Palace, The Hague, Netherlands.

Earth Charter Initiative: 10 years at a glance

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 10:30:00 CST

You are invited to flip through this overview of events and activities that have taken place since the Earth Charter was launched in 2000. This is a beautiful photo album and short video capturing some of the key moments of the evolving Earth Charter Initiative in the past 10 years.

United Nations Alliance of Civilizations Annual Forum held in Istanbul

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 CDT

On 6-7 April 2009, the second Forum of the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations (AoC) was held in Istanbul, Turkey. The Forum is the world’s premier event aimed at advancing intercultural understanding. Michael Slaby participated in the Forum and reached out to the assembled global leaders, heads of international organizations, media representatives, civil society and youth groups. Here is his report:

Jacob Soetendorp Institute for Human Values launches its new website

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 CDT

The newly renamed Jacob Soetendorp Institute for Human Values (former the Jewish Institute for Human Values) created by Earth Charter Commissioner Rabbi Awraham Soetendorp, launches its new website, which can be visited at www.soetendorpinstitute.org.

Earth Charter Task Force on Religion, Spirituality, and Ethics launches its Plan of Action

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Wed, 13 May 2009 09:30:00 CDT

At the Earth Charter Scholar’s Consultation that was held end of February 2009 in Florida, leading members of the Earth Charter Task Force on Religion, Spirituality, and Ethics prepared their Plan of Action.

A new Guide for Using the Earth Charter in Education...

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:30:00 CDT

After years of dialogue, drafting and the inputs of a group of individuals involved in education, a Guide for using the Earth Charter in Education is finally ready for use and dissemination.

The Earth Charter at the UNESCO World Conference in Bonn

no@spam.com (ECI Sec1) — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:00:00 CDT

The Final Bonn Declaration, a key outcome of the UNESCO World Conference on Education for Sustainable Development, makes a reference to the Earth Charter and an Earth Charter Special Event takes place.