The Earth Charter ...

... is an authoritative synthesis of values, principles, and aspirations that are widely shared by growing numbers of people, in all regions of the world.


The principles of the Earth Charter reflect extensive international consultations conducted over a period of many years. These principles are also based upon contemporary science, international law, and the insights of philosophy and religion. Successive drafts of the Earth Charter were circulated around the world for comments and debate by nongovernmental organizations, community groups, professional societies, national committees, and international experts in many fields.


The Earth Charter is inspiring, clarifying, and powerful in its ability to reach across boundaries of culture, discipline, and perspective, and bring people together in common purpose to achieve common goals.


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