News

28.9.2009

Earth Charter in the World Congress of Peace in the Americas, Brazil

Marcos Estrada of Brazil attended the Peace World Congress in the Americas and presented the Earth Charter in the event.

25.9.2009

New book: Strong Sustainability for New Zealand

Sustainable Aotearoa New Zealand (‘SANZ’), in collaboration with New Zealand National Committee of UNESCO released a report called Strong Sustainability for New Zealand: PRINCIPLES AND SCENARIOS.

22.9.2009

First e-GLO 2 session

The first e-GLO 2 session was held on Saturday Sep 19, 2009!

22.9.2009

EC Affiliates from Zambia and USA are joining efforts to fight poverty and global warming

The COPE Project is a joint venture between Earth Charter US and the Workers Education Association of Zambia, both are affiliates of the Earth Charter Initiative. The aim is to move rural people from poverty to contentment without going through the carbon economy. They are using the Earth Charter Principles to guide their actions.

16.9.2009

An ECI essay on leadership and ethics

An essay on sustainability leadership and ethics, “Rethinking Leadership – The Role of the Earth Charter in fostering ethical leaders for the future” by Mikko Espestad, is launched by the Earth Charter International. ECI welcomes comments on it.

11.9.2009

EC youth activists elected to UN CSD Major Group on Children & Youth

Half of the UN CSD Major Group on Children & Youth’s Regional Coordinators are Earth Charter youth network activists!

03.9.2009

ECYG OGUN presents the Earth Charter to their paramount ruler

Earth Charter Youth Group OGUN led a delegation of young people to the palace of the Alake of Egbaland as part of activities marking the International Youth Day 2009 where they presented the Earth Charter to their paramount ruler of Egbaland, Nigeria.

01.9.2009