Earth Charter

14.2.2008

Two new members appointed to serve in the Earth Charter International Council

Following last year call for nominations for two vacancies on the Earth Charter International Council specifically for the European Region, we are pleased to announce that the Council has agreed to appoint as new members Alide Roerink from Netherlands and Barbro Holmberg from Sweden. Information about their backgrounds are posted on the Earth Charter web site. Alide Roerink and Barbro Holmberg bring with them unique skills and contacts in fields that complement the Council’s current composition.

13.2.2008

Global Climate Change Local Community Summits

Earth Charter U.S. (ECUS) invites you to host a Climate Change Community Summit on October 11, 2008 and join a global community of 58 cities in celebrating the International Year of Planet Earth.

29.1.2008

ECh used as a reference in a conflict between India and The Netherlands

 In a very delicate case of conflict of interest between the governments of India and The Netherlands, where Ruud Lubbers and Ashok Khosla acted as “mediators” since mid December 2007 until the end of January 2008, the Earth Charter was used as a reference and they finally came to the following conclusion: in consultation with local Indian organizations and unions, an ombudsperson in Bangalore will be appointed.

19.12.2007

ECI Announces a Change in Executive Leadership

After having served for two years as executive director of Earth Charter International (ECI), Alan AtKisson is returning to his work in the private sector. Mr. AtKisson joined ECI to lead a transition to a new phase of expanded global activity and this transition is now largely complete. He will continue to be active in the Earth Charter Initiative and to work with ECI as an Advisor.

18.12.2007

ECI and UNESCO launch a new publication on ESD

The book “Good Practices Using the Earth Charter”, co- published by UNESCO and Earth Charter International, was launched during the 4th Conference on Environmental Education –Tbilisi plus 30- celebrated in Ahmedabad India, in November 2007. This book is a compilation of twenty-seven educational experiences from non-formal,

12.12.2007

4th International Conference on Environmental Education in Ahmedabad, India

The 4th International Conference on Environmental Education was held recently in Ahmedabad, India. From November 24th to 28th, 2007, representatives from all sectors and regions of the world gathered to share information, experiences and best practices about ongoing and planned initiatives in the field of Environmental Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD).

09.12.2007

Stirring up the Earth Charter movement in the Philippines

In November 2007, the Earth Charter Office in Costa Rica carried out several activities in Manila, in an effort to bring the Earth Charter (EC) message to a broad group of people and to motivate educational organizations to use the Earth Charter as a useful instrument, particularly in the context of the UN Decade of Education for Sustainable Development.