COUNCIL - Earth Charter Initiative
COUNCIL - Earth Charter Initiative
COUNCIL - Earth Charter Initiative
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VIII. <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> Endorsement<br />
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aims of the document. It is an indication that they intend to utilize the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> in ways<br />
that are appropriate given their situation. For example, an organization might use the document to<br />
and it might integrate the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> into its educational programmes. Endorsement also means a commitment<br />
to work for the implementation of the values and principles of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> and a readiness to<br />
can help to advance the objectives of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>Initiative</strong>.<br />
<strong>Charter</strong> as a guiding ethical framework comes primarily from the inclusive global process that generated<br />
the document. However, the endorsement of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> since its launch in 2000 by over 5,000<br />
organizations that represent the interests of hundreds of millions of people is another source of the <strong>Earth</strong><br />
<strong>Charter</strong>’s legitimacy as an ethical guide.<br />
Endorsement of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> is open to anyone and any institution. <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> International<br />
Endorsement Statement on ECI Website:<br />
Endorsement of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> involves agreeing to and signing the following statement:<br />
“We, the undersigned, endorse the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong>. We embrace the spirit and aims of the document. We<br />
pledge to join the global partnership for a just, sustainable, and peaceful world and to work for the realization<br />
of the values and principles of the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong>.”<br />
Additionally, it is expected that an Endorser will:<br />
1. Actively promote the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> and follow the Action Guidelines stated in Section VI.<br />
2. Contribute to the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>Initiative</strong> and to <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong>-inspired action projects in whatever way<br />
is most appropriate.<br />
3. Implement the <strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> in his/her professional work and personal life.<br />
<strong>Earth</strong> <strong>Charter</strong> <strong>Initiative</strong><br />
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