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II. The Structure and Mission of the Earth Charter Initiative
Earth Charter Initiative
institutions that participate in promoting and implementing the values and principles of the Earth Charter.
institutions, national governments and their agencies, university associations, non-government organizations
and community-based groups, city governments, faith groups, schools and businesses – as well as thousands
of individuals.
Many organizations have formally endorsed the Earth Charter and are using it and promoting its vision.
Many others are using and promoting the Charter without enacting an endorsement.
Earth Charter Commission
by the Earth Council and Green Cross International, oversaw the Earth Charter consultation and drafting
Commission retains authority over the text of the Earth Charter, and its members advise Earth Charter
International and serve as Earth Charter Ambassadors. However, the Commission is no longer involved in
Council.
Earth Charter International (ECI)
Earth Charter International consists of the ECI Council and Secretariat. ECI exists to advance the Earth
Charter Initiative Mission and Vision. It endeavors to promote the dissemination, adoption, use and
implementation of the Earth Charter and to support the growth and development of the Earth Charter
Initiative. ECI was created in 2006 as part of a major reorganization and expansion of Earth Charter
activities.
It is important to remember that, although the Earth Charter International Council provides leadership
and guidance to the broader Initiative, it does not directly govern or control the Earth Charter Initiative as a
of Earth Charter International.
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