Toronto & Region Conservation Authority, Canada

After its endorsement of the Earth Charter, the Toronto & Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) used a very interesting chart to better understand the vision and prepare its implementation of the Earth Charter.

1. They went through the Charter and pointed out the principles specially relevant to them.
   
2. They listed the associated sub-principles, and then for each of them, they came up with:
   
   • their interpretation and comments of the sub-principle,
     
   • how it can be implemented in their organization.

The attached document is an example of the Chart TRCA used.

The Municipality of San Jose has developed, with the guidance of the Earth Council, a project for the training and integration of the Earth Charter principles into the daily activities of the employees, as part of a vision towards a sustainable future. About 1800 employees participated, including police, administration, infrastructure, sanitation, and health departments. The process illustrates the contribution a large public organization can make to the Earth Charter and the practical implications across a wide range of public services.