"Working for an equitable
and peaceful world in which the diversity of natural
ecosystems and human
communities can thrive together."
"Gather with Friends and Make the Earth Charter A Turning Point for Earth"
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The Earth Charter movement is a
global effort made up of people from all walks of life who embrace the values in
the Earth Charter and who seek to make these values a blueprint for a
sustainable way of life on this planet. The Earth Charter was officially
approved In 2000. For more information on the history and list of endorsers
please visit: www.earthcharter.org
Earth Charter USA is based at The Center for Respect of Life and Environment (CRLE)
in Washington, DC. They supply brochures and support high level endorsement of
the Earth Charter. (CRLE also leads the University Leaders for a Sustainable
Future.) For more information and educational resources regarding the Earth
Charter visit: www.earthcharterusa.org
The Earth Charter Community Alliance (ECCA) was formed in 2002 through the
efforts of The Institute for Ethics and Meaning in Tampa Florida, led by Jan
Roberts. ECCA provides support to an ever-growing network of Earth Charter
Summit Leaders who organize many events through the year, especially an annual
Earth Charter Summit to introduce people in their communities to the principles
of the Earth Charter and to animate local implementation of the Earth Charter
principles. These individuals represent key sectors of society including:
business, religious and spiritual groups, the academic community, citizen's
groups, labor groups, professional associations, the media, and many others. For
more information about which cities are organizing an annual Earth Charter
Community Summit in 2003 visit: www.earthchartersummits.org
For information about events and activities in the Greater Philadelphia Area,
please contact Susan Curry; 215-591-1551; suscurry@comcast.net.
These efforts of involved and committed individuals will popularize and build
support for the Earth Charter as a guide for achieving a sustainable future both
locally and globally. The 'people's movement' which is springing up around the
Earth Charter will eventually generate enough political support for endorsement
of the Earth Charter by the United Nations.
This EarthCharterCitizens.org Website is maintained to help you connect with
others in the Greater Philadelphia area who are engaged in activities and
projects to promote the endorsement of the Earth Charter by businesses,
organizations, and municipalities, and/or the use of the Earth Charter in our
school curriculum.
This web site will be the local source of up-to-date information about our
Philadelphia Earth Charter Community activities and our fifth annual
Philadelphia Earth Charter Community Summit on October 7, 2005.
If you wish to remove your E-mail address from our list,
e-mail:
info@earthchartercitizens.org.