Dr. Holland sees the Earth Charter as an alternative of globalization, and he points out the significance of the document, especially from the viewpoint of the resistance against eugenics in the context of ecological civilization. Dr. Ferrero envisions the Earth Charter bringing people together for the necessary shift of paradigm. She also stresses the need to bring the discourse of ecological civilization, which is central to the Earth Charter, back on the table for people from all walks of life to become aware of its significance. Moreover, these two experienced and passionate professors share their ways of teaching using the Earth Charter, as well as their appreciation of Pope Francis’ two encyclicals and their connection with the Earth Charter.

1. In your view, what is the uniqueness or strength of the Earth Charter as a document?
2. What is your understanding on two key ideas we find in the Earth Charter: “Earth Community” and “Respect and Care for the Community of Life”.
3. What does ecological civilization mean? Why is it important in the current times?
4. What has been your approach in teaching global ethics?
5. Comments on the synergies between the Earth Charter and Pope Francis’ two encyclicals (Laudato si’ and Fratelli tutti).