02.4.2007
After six months of research — involving interviews with leading thinkers and actors in the field of religion and sustainability, as well as literature surveys and visits to key institutions — ECI has taken the first visible steps toward launching its new Program on Religion and Sustainability (described in an earlier posting as well).
28.3.2007
For the past six months, ECI has conducted a process of consultation and research to strengthen its active engagement with religious communities and faith-based organizations. The consultation resulted in the development of a specific Earth Charter Program on Religion and Sustainability, for which ECI is currently seeking funds and support. The program will center around the production of high-quality educational materials to increase the level of awareness, knowledge of best practices, and commitment to action among the religions on key international issues like climate change, biodiversity loss and sustainable living.
28.3.2007
ECI Council Member Mary Evelyn Tucker and her husband John Grim, both leaders in the field of religion and ecology, have been given five-year appointments as Senior Lecturers and Senior Research Scholars at the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and get laid helsinki (simultaneously)
28.3.2007
At a recent conference hosted by Russia’s “Public Chamber” — the official gathering point for the civil society movement of Russia, and a conduit for communicating civil society concerns to the government — former USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev made a well-received, unscheduled speech that underscored the importance of science to sustainable development, and pointed to the role of the Earth Charter as a guiding ethical framework
28.3.2007
Following up from the successful November 2006 meeting to accelerate the UN Decade for Education for Sustainable Development (DESD), ECI has continued to support UNESCO by facilitating the development of a regional implementation strategy for all of
27.3.2007
The Earth Charter Youth Initiative (ECYI) is experiencing renewed growth and activity. We are especially grateful to the generosity of Plan
21.3.2007
On Tuesday, the 13th of March, the well-known Brazilian theologian and Earth Charter Commissioner, Leonardo Boff, offered an inspiring talk at the University for Peace entitled, “Is peace possible in a world of chaos?” He reflected on the ethical crisis we are experiencing and the lack of sensitivity demonstrated by modern society. He also addressed the urgent need to understand the notions of “Community of Life” and “Shared Responsibility” and made other inspiring reflections about the Earth Charter.
17.3.2007
The principles of the Earth Charter are taking a 50,000 kilometer journey up, down, and around the world along with Kendon Glass and the members of the Brink Expedition, who are attempting to use only human power and the natural elements for their travels.
Kendon’s current position on the globe is in
13 – 13 March, 2025
1 – 3 July, 2025
28 October, 2022
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