WSSD Earth Charter Report 2002

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. Of special interest is the story of the Earth Charter and the Summit’s Political Declaration, the acceptance by the Summit of an Earth Charter Type II Partnership, and the many statements of support made by government leaders and NGOs during the Summit. In the conclusion of the report, some observations are made about the success that the overall Earth Charter Initiative has had in other areas.