COUNCIL - Earth Charter Initiative

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the Council is seeking in the new member, including considerations of gender, youth, regional and other
representation considerations.
on the suitability of candidates.
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with the reasons for their recommendation.
Procedural Notes:
document that describes the responsibilities of Council members.
An explanatory note should also be added clarifying that Council members are appointed as individuals, not
Council members will be expected to be able to bring to the Council meetings insight into regional issues.
Strategy Guidelines
Version 1.1, 27 April 2006
During this year of transition, Earth Charter International will develop programmes and set priorities based
on the following guidelines.
Our programmatic work should seek to:
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ultimate goal is to change hearts and minds, and to generate action.
2. Build hope and counter cynicism by demonstrating and highlighting what is proven and possible
(e.g. “best practices”); by using the communications power of stories, symbols, and experiences; and by
helping people to feel that they are part of a larger global transformation process.
3. Seek to move the Earth Charter deeper into the mainstream.
4. Deepen the dialogue on sustainable development and global ethics.
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Earth Charter.
6. Support the development of global civil society.
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