Sustainable Gardeners and Farmers
Sharing knowledge to sustain our food systems and communities
This group will create an open, global forum where growers can share practical knowledge with each other, pose questions and find answers. It is open to experts, amateurs and to beginners who look to enrich their lives by learning to grow food. It will also provide a space to share concerns about current food systems as well as sustainable approaches. I form ...learn more
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Created: Dec 24, 2007
Updated: Nov 26, 2009
Membership: Open
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The Earth Charter Initiative is a global movement based on the participation
and involvement of thousands of organizations, groups and individuals
worldwide. The International Secretariat, its partner organizations, the
volunteer National Committees, and the governing bodies of the Secretariat
are collectively referred to as the Earth Charter Initiative.
Mission
The mission of the Earth Charter Initiative is, "To establish a sound
ethical foundation for the emerging global society and to help build a
sustainable world based on respect for nature, universal human rights,
economic justice and a culture of peace."
Goals
To promote the dissemination, endorsement, and implementation of the Earth
Charter by civil society, business, and government.
- To encourage and support the educational use of the Earth Charter.
- To seek endorsement of the Earth Charter by the UN
Overview of Activities:
Earth Charter activities, such as workshops, public events, development of
education curricula, and lobbying for political support, are promoted around
the world through the Secretariat, Earth Charter Focal Points, partner
organizations, and individuals.
Each organization and group involved in the Initiative brings a different
perspective and approach to the implementation and dissemination of the
Earth Charter in national, regional and local community levels. It is the
constant involvement, energy and enthusiasm of these groups that fuel the
Earth Charter initiative and make it a true civil society process for social
change.
and involvement of thousands of organizations, groups and individuals
worldwide. The International Secretariat, its partner organizations, the
volunteer National Committees, and the governing bodies of the Secretariat
are collectively referred to as the Earth Charter Initiative.
Mission
The mission of the Earth Charter Initiative is, "To establish a sound
ethical foundation for the emerging global society and to help build a
sustainable world based on respect for nature, universal human rights,
economic justice and a culture of peace."
Goals
To promote the dissemination, endorsement, and implementation of the Earth
Charter by civil society, business, and government.
- To encourage and support the educational use of the Earth Charter.
- To seek endorsement of the Earth Charter by the UN
Overview of Activities:
Earth Charter activities, such as workshops, public events, development of
education curricula, and lobbying for political support, are promoted around
the world through the Secretariat, Earth Charter Focal Points, partner
organizations, and individuals.
Each organization and group involved in the Initiative brings a different
perspective and approach to the implementation and dissemination of the
Earth Charter in national, regional and local community levels. It is the
constant involvement, energy and enthusiasm of these groups that fuel the
Earth Charter initiative and make it a true civil society process for social
change.
