The Earth Charter Initiative - Values and Principles for a Sustainable Future

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Mission

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.

Projects and Activities

Projects and Activities

  • Promote and disseminate existing educational materials based on the Earth Charter through education ministries, education networks, United Nations agencies, and other important channels.
  • Seek strategic partnerships with key individuals, organizations and networks to further develop materials and to deliver courses and workshops.
  • Engage governments in formally incorporating Education for Sustainable Development and the Earth Charter into national education systems (in the framework of the UN Decade on ESD).
  • Generate new materials that can help advance education for sustainable development and the use of the Earth Charter.
  • Design and deliver university courses based on the Earth Charter.
  • Develop and deliver training workshops on ESD and the Earth Charter.
  • Serve as a catalyst and support mechanism for a network of organizations and individuals who use the Earth Charter as an educational tool.
  • Collaborate with the University for Peace.


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