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Earth Charter Around the World

The Earth Charter Initiative is a global movement of organizations and individuals that embrace
the Earth Charter and use it to guide the transition towards a more just, sustainable, and peaceful world.

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An Earth Charter School

The children learn that to make the world a better place starts with them.

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The Earth Charter Center is partner of the 10YFP

2016.10.21

The Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development is now a…

Caretakers of the Environment International Conference

2016.10.20

Caretakers for the Environment International (CEI) held its 2016 Conference in Denmark…

28 Young people from diverse countries begin their training in sustainability leadership with the Earth Charter

2016.09.22

August 20, 2016 marked the beginning of the first Earth Charter International…

Global Goals Accelerator Meetings: Achieving the SDGs in the Netherlands

2016.08.03

Global Goals Accelerator is an initiative to speed up consciousness and implementation…

Action Guideline #2

" Be a living example "

Strive to be a living example of the spirit of the Earth Charter in your day-to-day life – at home, in the work place, and in your community.

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Action Guideline #11

" Use technology wisely "

Be mindful that large numbers of people do not have access to advanced technology, and when constructing technological solutions to problems ensure that they are appropriate.

Earth Charter Education

The Earth Charter Center for Education for Sustainable Development offers courses
that build the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values needed to shape a sustainable future.

Youth Activites

ECI offers the online training: Leadership, Sustainability & Ethics for emerging young leaders to expand their knowledge, fortify their values, and hone their skills.

This 10-week programme guides participants through a series of interactive, online sessions and local actions.

The programme is offered twice annually in both English and Spanish and aims to train hundreds of young sustainability leaders around the world. It is part of ECI´s commitment to UNESCO´s Global Action Programme on Education for Sustainable Development.

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