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The mission of the Earth Charter Initiative is to promote the transition to sustainable ways of living and a global society founded on a shared ethical framework that includes respect and care for the community of life, ecological integrity, universal human rights, respect for diversity, economic justice, democracy, and a culture of peace.

Uganda

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During 1998 and 1999, different organizations from Uganda actively joined the consultation process of the Earth Charter. The Integrated Rural Development Initiative (IRDI), a current Affiliate of the Earth Charter, and other NGOs organized national meetings to generate inputs to the Earth Charter Consultation process. During that time they formed an EC Committee that helped to promote awareness about the Earth Charter. Other important organizations that were involved in this process were: the Uganda Wildlife Society (UWS), the Wildlife Clubs of Uganda (WCU) and the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA).

After the Earth Charter launch, organizations in Uganda such as IRDI have used the Earth Charter as an educational instrument, and have organized numerous workshops and campaigns to promote sustainable lifestyles.

There are two Earth Charter Youth Groups in Uganda.