About the Earth Charter Initiative

The Earth Charter Initiative is the collective name for an extraordinarily diverse, global network of people, organizations, and institutions that participate in promoting the Earth Charter and in implementing translating its principles into practice. The Initiative is a broad-based, voluntary effort bringing together leading international institutions, national government agencies, university associations, civil society organizations, cities, faith groups, and many well-known leaders in sustainable development, as well as many thousands of citizens in all walks of life.

Earth Charter International

Earth Charter International (ECI) is the coordinating secretariat for the Earth Charter Initiative. It is a global organization currently operating out of two regional Centers, one in Stockholm, Sweden (Center for Strategy and Communication), and the other in Costa Rica (Center for Education for Sustainable Development at UPEACE). ECI coordinates a formal network of Affiliates and National Committees that promote the Earth Charter around the world. Many of these Affiliates are based in prominent national-level organizations and institutions.

Neither the Earth Charter Initiative as a whole, nor ECI as an organization, is affiliated with any religious or political organization or ideology. Both are guided by the inclusive and universal ethical principles of the Earth Charter itself.

Earth Charter International Mission

The mission of the Earth Charter Initiative is to help establish a sound ethical foundation for the emerging global society and to promote the transition to sustainable living based on the principles of: respect and care for the community of life in all its diversity; ecological integrity; social and economic justice; and democracy, non-violence and peace.

For more information, see the Earth Charter web site.