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Karen Proa: From Girl Scout to ECYL

Karen has a special connection with the Earth Charter. Check out her story on how she became...

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Celebrating 20 years of the Earth Charter with a new face!

2020.01.14

This year we will be celebrating 20 years since the launch of…

40th UNESCO General Conference Unanimously Adopts a Resolution on the Earth Charter

2019.11.28

The 40th General Conference of UNESCO, held between 12 and 27 of…

New book calls to action around the Earth Charter and ethical governance

2019.10.21

The action and dialogue on the role of global ethics in the…

A Graduate Course in Education Using the Earth Charter

2019.08.23

By Sam Crowell I just completed teaching an intensive two-week graduate course…

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Strive to be a living example of the spirit of the Earth Charter in your day-to-day life – at home, in the work place, and in your community.

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Action Guideline #11

" Use technology wisely "

Be mindful that large numbers of people do not have access to advanced technology, and when constructing technological solutions to problems ensure that they are appropriate.

Earth Charter Education

The Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development offers courses
that build the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to shape a sustainable future.

15 January – 24 June, 2020

Online Certificate on
Education for Sustainable Development 2020

International Professional Development Programme

September 16 - 18, 2020

Earth Charter+20 International Forum

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

April 21 - June 5, 2020

Ethics in Urban Sustainable Development
Through the Lenses of the Earth Charter

Earth Charter Cities Course

26 de maio a 18 de novembro, 2020

Educação para o Desenvolvimento Sustentável 2020

Programa Internacional de Aperfeiçoamento Profissional (PIAP)

Youth Activites

ECI online training for emerging young leaders (ages 18 - 30): Leadership, Sustainability & Ethics.

This 10-week programme aims to expand knowledge, fortify values, and hone skills for sustainability leadership.

This programme is offered in English and Spanish. Top training alumni are invited to join the Earth Charter Young Leaders Programme.

The training is part of ECI´s commitment to UNESCO´s Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development.

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