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02.3.2008

Earth Charter in Business: New Guidance Paper on the Earth Charter, GRI and Global Compact

To respond to the increasing number of questions as to how the Earth Charter relates to other leading global initiatives such as the UN Global Compact and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Earth Charter International, in cooperation with NCDO, has developed a Guidance paper. This paper is designed to help Earth Charter users – as well as those using the GRI and Global Compact – to understand the synergies and complementary strengths of these three initiatives, and to help organizations to integrate the Earth Charter into their global engagement and reporting processes. Download file

26.2.2008

16 paintings inspired by the Earth Charter will be presented in Mexico

The art exhibition entitled “Llanto Verde” (Green Crying) will be exhibited at the Tabasco Planetary 2000 located in the city of Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico for 30 days, from 4 April 2008 onwards.

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,

13.12.2007