Rockefeller, Steven C. "Global Ethics, International Law, and the Earth Charter". 1996.
Article wrote by Prof. Steven C. Rockefeller for Earth Ethics (Spring/Summer 1996.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
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March 18, 1996
March 18, 1997
Bulletin 1997/12 - Earth Charter Bulletin, December
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 1997/10 - Earth Charter Bulletin, October
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Benchmark Draft I/1997
See the Earth Charter Benchmark Draft issued at the closing session of the Rio+7 in March 1997, Rio de Janeiro. This draft was built on the 1992 efforts, it collects consultations held in the following years, the Rio+5 deliberations and the dialogue of the Earth Charter Commission. Subsequently it was circulated to obtain comments and contributions.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
March 18, 1998
Bulletin 1998/12 - Earth Charter Bulletin, December
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 1998/09 - Earth Charter Bulletin, September
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 1998/05 - Earth Charter Bulletin, May
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 1998/03 - Earth Charter Bulletin, March
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
America - Continental Conference of the Americas - November 1998
The Earth Charter Continental Conference of the Americas was held in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil. This event was organized and coordinated by a collaborative effort between the Government of Mato Grosso and the Earth Council. The conference brought together representatives from Earth Charter National Committees and involved groups from the Americas as well as the Caribbean and Indigenous Peoples groups to dialogue about the Earth Charter process. The conference was host to approximately 100 delegates from over 20 countries and was jointly sponsored by the Earth Council, the Government of Mato Grosso, UNICEF, and UNESCO.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
March 18, 1999
Bulletin 1999/09 - Earth Charter Bulletin, September
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 1999/06 - Earth Charter Bulletin, June
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Benchmark Draft II/1999
As a result of consultations between 1997 and 1998, the Draft II was circulated in early 1999 for recommendations and comments.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
The Earth Charter Status Report 1999/2000
National and regional activities of the Earth Charter Initiative for the years 1999 and 2000.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Folleto de la Iniciativa de la Carta de la Tierra
Este folleto ha sido disenado como una fuente de informacion para todas aquellas personas interesadas en saber mas acerca de la Carta de la Tierra, incluyendo el por que es necesaria y detalles acerca del extraordinario proceso de redaccion por medio del cual fue escrita. Aqui se
brinda informacion acerca de esos individuos y organizaciones clave que han apoyado y continuan apoyando la Carta de la Tierra, el programa de actividades que comprende la Iniciativa de la Carta de la Tierra, asi como la estructura organizacional que ha sido establecida. Incluye ademas un
resumen corto de la historia de la Carta junto con el contexto necesario para entender de que manera se relaciona esta con la agenda global de sostenibilidad. El texto completo de la Carta de la Tierra ha sido incluido como apendice.
Contact: Secretaria Internacional de la Carta de la Tierra <info@earthcharter.org>
The Earth Charter in Australia/1999
This document represents the proceedings of the Inaugural Australian National Earth Earth Charter Forum, organised by the Australian National Committee for the Earth Charter Inc. carried out from 5-6 February 1999 in Canberra.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Tucker, Mary Evelyn. "Reflections on the Earth Charter". 1999.
This article on the Earth Charter was writen by Mary Evelyn Tucker from Bucknell University within the site of the Forum on Religion an Ecology site, hosted courtesy of the Harvard University Center for the Environment.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/publications/projects/tuckerec.html
March 18, 2000
Annual Report 2000 - Earth Charter in Action
An overview of Earth Charter activities in the year 2000
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Annual Report 1999-2000 - Earth Charter Status Report
The 1999-2000 annual report for the campaign documents national, regional and global campaign activities that have taken place over the past year or so.
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 2000/12 - Earth Charter Bulletin, December
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at:: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 2000/08 - Earth Charter Bulletin, August
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Brochure 2000 - English
The pdf file attached is the official English version of the Earth Charter Brochure designed for an easy printing use by the Earth Charter International Secretariat. It is also available in French, Portuguese and Spanish.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Handbook - Spanish
Este folleto ha sido disenado como una fuente de informacion para todas aquellas personas interesadas en saber mas acerca de la Carta de la Tierra, incluyendo el por que es necesaria y detalles acerca del extraordinario proceso de redaccion por medio del cual fue escrita. Aqui se brinda informacion acerca de esos individuos y organizaciones clave que han apoyado y continuan apoyando la Carta de la Tierra, el programa de actividades que comprende la Iniciativa de la Carta de la Tierra, asi como la estructura organizacional que ha sido establecida. Incluye ademas un resumen corto de la historia de la Carta junto con el contexto necesario para entender de que
manera se relaciona esta con la agenda global de sostenibilidad. El texto completo de la Carta de la Tierra ha sido incluido como apendice.
Contact: Secretaria Internacional de la Carta de la Tierra <info@earthcharter.org>
March 18, 2001
Bulletin 2001/12 - Earth Charter Bulletin, December
The Earth Charter International Secretariat, located in San Jose, Costa Rica, prepares this bulletin. To contribute with information about any Earth Charter-related activities in your country, please contact by e-mail at: info@earthcharter.org
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Bulletin 2001/05 - Earth Charter Bulletin, May
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Report on the Earth Charter in the Preparatory Process for WSSD
The organization of this document reflects certain events and their outcomes held in preparation of the WSSD. It lists events that had a particular focus on the Earth Charter, and includes a compilation of statements in which the Earth Charter is specifically mentioned or in which there is a reference to the need for a common ethical framework for Sustainable Development.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Arab Region Earth Charter Forum - November 2001
As member of the Earth Charter Commission representing Africa and the Middle East, Her Royal Highness Princess Basma Bint Talal took the initiative of launching a national dicussion in Jordan as well as an Arab regional meeting to introduce the Earth Charter Principles. The purpose of both gatherings was to carry on discussing, disseminating, and endorsing the principles of the Earth Charter. The ultimate goal was to receive an endorsement of the Charter from many key leaders in the region to prepare for the World Summit on Sustainable Development to be held in South Africa in 2002 (RIO +10).
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Garritzmann, Hermann /2001/09/Earth Charter Publication in German
Garritzmann, Hermann/2001/12/Earth Charter Publication in German
The Ecozoic Reader/2001/Earth Charter
Online Discussion Forum - Synthesis/2001
This document presents a synthesis of the main conclusions and recommendations of the inaugural online (internet) discussion forum of the Earth Charter Education Advisory Committee held between the 26 August and 9 September 2001.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Aftandilian, Dave. "The Earth Charter, 9/11, and a Way Forward". 2001.
This article by Dave Aftandilian was published in the site of "Conscious Choice", a member of Dragon Fly Media Group in Chicago.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Roberts, Jan. "Earth Charter". YES! 2001.
This article by Jan Roberts is about the fact that "While the worlds governments and corporations are jockeying for a greater share of the Earths largesse, citizens worldwide are drafting and signing a declaration of responsibility and interdependency."
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
March 18, 2002
The Earth Charter Education Advisory Committe: Synthesis of On-line Discussion Forum
This paper presents a synthesis of the main conclusions and recommendations of the inaugural online (internet) discussion forum of the Earth Charter Education Advisory Committee. The aims of the online forum were to articulate an educational philosophy for the Earth Charter and identify priority tasks for the education programme. The findings summarised in this report reflect the combined wisdom of the participants who represent a diverse array of educators from around the world.
Organization: Earth Charter Initiative
Contact: International Secretariat
<info@earthcharter.org>
Joondalup (AUS) uses the Earth Charter for its Strategic Planning
The City of Joondalup is applying the Earth Charter as part of its Strategic Planning process. A comparison between Council policies and the Earth Charter demonstrates significant common ground between the two and the value of the Earth Charter as a tool in local government strategic planning.
Learn more by viewing the pdf case study,
or visit Joondalup's web site.
Organization: City of Joondalup
Contact: John Goldsmith
TRCA implementation of the Earth Charter
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.
- They went through the Charter and pointed out the principles specially relevant to them.
- 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.
- their interpretation and comments of the sub-principle,
The attached document is an example of the Chart TRCA used.
Organization: TRCA
Contact: Lisa King
The Earth Charter at the Johannesburg Summit: A Report
This report describes the activities and accomplishments of the Earth Charter Initiative at the World Summit on Sustainable Development (WSSD) held in Johannesburg, South Africa, 26 August � 4 September 2002.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter brochure - French
The pdf file attached is the official French version of our Earth Charter Brochure designed for an easy printing use and produced by the Earth Charter International Secretariat.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Brochure - Spanish
The pdf file attached is the official Spanish version of our Earth Charter Brochure designed for an easy printing use by the Earth Charter International Secretariat.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Brochure - Portuguese
The pdf file attached is the official Portuguese version of our Earth Charter Brochure designed for an easy printing use by the Earth Charter International Secretariat.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Presentation - Overview and History
An overview presentation with pictures and some historic background of the Earth Charter Initiative. Prepared by the Secretariat.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Presentation for the Toronto Local Authority TRCA
Another option for an Earth Charter presentation. Prepared and utilized by Toronto Regional Conservation Authority.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Handbook 2002
This Handbook has been designed as a source of information for all those who are interested in learning more about the Earth Charter. Information is provided here about those key individuals and organizations that have and continue to support the Earth Charter, the program of activities that comprise the Earth Charter Initiative, and the organizational structure that has been established. A brief summary of the rich history of the Earth Charter is also detailed, providing the necessary context to understand how the Earth Charter relates to the global sustainability agenda. The full text of the Earth Charter has been included as an appendix.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Coningham de Siqueira, Beatriz Sant Anna. "The Earth Charter in my Daily Life".
An article by Beatriz Sant Anna Coningham de Siqueira, Member of the Mato Grosso Earth Charter Committee, Brazil about the use of the Earth Charter in different environments.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Exhibtion
The Earth Charter exhibition titled "Seeds of Change: The Earth Charter and Human Potential," can be downloaded here in PDF format (the file size is 2,211 KB). The exhibition highlights the Earth Charter as a "map" pointing the way toward sustainable living. Japanese, Chinese and Spanish language versions are in the process of being produced. The exhibition was prepared as a joint collaboration between the Earth Charter Initiative and Soka Gakkai International, and is now circulating around the world.
It portrays the need for sustainable development and introduces the positive vision of the Earth Charter along with examples from India, Costa Rica and Kenya of individuals acting to solve local environmental problems such as deforestation and water shortage. It is expected to be shown in many locations and is available (in better quality of resolution) to interested groups in CD form in several different languages upon request. Depending on the budget and space available, the number of panels utilized, the method of printing and the size of each panel can vary.
Contact: Anthony George <ageorge@sgi.gr.jp>
Earth Charter brochure - Hungarian
A brochure produced by Hungarian Earth Charter supporters.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
San Jose Municipality, Costa Rica
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.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
http://www.earthcharter.org/country/country.cfm?id_country=51
The Johannesburg Call for Local Governments
A call from the leaders and representatives of local governments from across the globe, gathered in Johannesburg, for a new form of global solidarity where all like-minded individuals, organisations and spheres of government rally together to build a new tomorrow.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Local Government Declaration to the World Summit on Sustainable Development
A Declaration of the Mayors, Leaders and representatives of the cities and local governments of the world, and of their international and national associations at the World Summit on Sustainable Development held in Johannesburg.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Carta de Terra para Criancas
Esta linda adapta��o para crian�as de 20 paginas da Carta da Terra em Portugu�s foi produzida pelo NAIA, um grupo Brasileiro que foi responsavel pela organiza��o do iForum Social para Crian�as, e o qual enfatizou a importancia das vozes das crian�as na defini��o de um novo mundo sustentavel.
Organization: NAIA
Contact: Val Viana
<forumzinho@portoweb.com.br>
The Earth Charter Initiative Handbook 2002
This Handbook has been designed as a source of information for all those who are interested in learning more about the Earth Charter, including why it is needed, and the extraordinary drafting process by which it was written. Information is provided here about those key individuals and organizations that have and continue to support the Earth Charter, the program of activities that comprise the Earth Charter Initiative, and the organizational structure that has been established. A brief summary of the rich history of the Earth Charter is also detailed, providing the necessary context to understand how the Earth Charter relates to the global sustainability agenda. The full text of the Earth Charter has been included as an appendix.
Contact: Secretaria Internacional de la Carta de la Tierra <info@earthcharter.org>
City of Berkeley, California
This is the resolution of Endorsement on behalf of the Earth Charter form the City of Berkely.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Papua New Guinea
The 870 tribes of Papua New Guinea affirm their endorsement of the Earth Charter in the Mama Graun Tribal Charter (2002). The Mama Graun Tribal Charter used the Earth Charter as a model, and it adopts the structure of the Earth Charter.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Green Cross Newsletter on WSSD and the Earth Charter/2002
View the Green Cross International special edition newsletter for the World Summit on Sustainable Development with a mention of the Earth Charter.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Orion Magazine
This is an online magazine that publishes articles on the Earth Charter. Since 1982, Orion has worked to reconnect human culture with the natural world, blending scientific thinking with the arts, engaging the heart and mind, and striving to make clear what we all have in common.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
The WRI Report:
View the World Resources Institute Report where the Earth Charter was featured in Chapter 8 of � World Resources 2002-2004: Decisions for the Earth: Balance, voice, and power �. Several case studies are there, one of them is on the Earth Charter.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Exploring the Earth Charter
This resource is a collection of activities for communities (as well as schools) to study the Earth Charter and discuss how to apply its principles.
Organization: Earth Charter USA
Contact: Rick Clugston
<info@earthcharterusa.org>
Earth Charter Brochure - Forum on Religion and Ecology
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/events/archived/2001/echarter_brochure.pdf
Matsuura, Koichiro - UNESCO Direcrtor General
His Speech at the Second Earth Charter Commission Meeting at UNESCO.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Workshop Tool Kit
This Earth Charter Workshop Tool Kit was compiled by Nicole Jiron Beirute. It is an instrument and guide to use when organizing an Earth Charter Workshop. It has different sections from which you can choose the one you need to undertake the design of your workshop depending on the goal of the activity.
Contact: Nicole Jiron
The Johannesburg Call
A statement by local governments of the world at the World Summit on
Sustainable Development, Johannesburg, South Africa, August 2002.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
The Engineering Profession's application of the Charter
The knowledge of the Earth Charter principles by the engineering profession has been an evolving process and has been infused into the long developing recognition that the basic tenants of engineering practice must include protection of the earth's natural resources. The following article, by James Poirot, relates the THE ENGINEERING PROFESSION'S APPLICATION OF
THE EARTH CHARTER
Organization: World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO)
Contact: James W. Poirot
Saqr, Ruba. "Arab enviromentalists call for adoption of the Earth Charter". Jordan Times. 2001
An aticle on the call to the governments of the Arab countries from environmentalists from governmental and non-governmental organisations to adopt the Earth Charter.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Executive Summary - Biannual Report 2002-2003
This is the Executive Summary contained at the Earth Charter Biannual Report 2002-2003.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
What can I do with the Earth Charter? B/W printer friendly version
The Black & White printable version:
A document offering some answers to all interested: a youth group or a business, a local community or an educator. Going through simple logical steps, it refers to more in-depth resources. Most importantly, it does not provide the only answer, but should help you in finding yours.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
Earth Charter Presentation in Spanish
An introductory presentation in Spanish prepared by Juan Carlos Palacios
- Instituto de Ecologia Rio Uruguay.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
The Earth Charter in Action
A 28-slide presentation with an brief introduction and several examples of how the Earth Charter is being used around the world by educational organizations, governments and NGOs.
Contact: Earth Charter International Secretariat <info@earthcharter.org>
How can a business use the Earth Charter?
This presentation is a first step on how the Earth Charter can be implemented by businesses. It provides examples and tools mapping the Earth Charter to the business world and details how the Charter can link with other sustainable development initiatives.
The main idea is that for businesses, the Earth Charter can be a values framework for assessing progress towards sustainability and for designing professional codes of conduct and accountability systems.