COUNCIL - Earth Charter Initiative

Contents
Table of contents
Introduction 6
I. What is the Earth Charter? 8
II. The Structure and Mission of the Earth Charter Initiative
Earth Charter Initiative
Earth Charter Commission
Earth Charter International (ECI)
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Earth Charter Initiative Mission and Vision 10
Earth Charter International Organizational Vision 10
Earth Charter International Goals and Strategic Objectives 10
Roles of Major Actors
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III. The Earth Charter Commission Members
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IV. ECI Council Members, Secretariat Staff, Advisors and Partners
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V. ECI Finances
2009 Financial Statements
2010 Budget
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VI. ECI Strategy & Focus Areas
Decentralized Empowerment
Action Guidelines for Decentralized Expansion of the Earth Charter Initiative
How you can participate in the Earth Charter Initiative
Earth Charter Initiative Focus Areas – A Brief Overview
Business; Education; Communications and Media; Religion, Spirituality and Ethics;
United Nations and Global Governance; and Youth
Resource Mobilization by Affiliates, Partners, Task Forces and Action Groups
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VII. ECI Council Policy Statements
Guidelines for the Organization and Operation of the ECI Council
Responsibilities of the ECI Council
Council Rotation Plan
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