11.3.2008
Earth Charter-based book launch in Brazil
It is a pleasure to share with you the launch of the book “Histórias de Aprender e Ensinar para Mudar o Mundo” (Stories to learn and to teach how to change the world).
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05.3.2008
"Sustaining Life on Earth: Environmental and Human Health through Global Governance"
This book by Colin Soskolne, contains 27 chapters, sorted into eight parts that represent a broad range of perspectives and experiences focused on the many dimensions of human-environment interaction. Part I brings together government with ecology and economy as support for human well-being.
03.3.2008
A new book featuring the Earth Charter is now available
Earthrise: The Dawning of a New Civilization in the 21st Century, highlights 30 leading-edge civil society organizations and networks that are internationally active and innovative in fields such as politics and diplomacy, ecology and education, economics and business, science and media, as well as youth and spirituality.
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
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.
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