Earth Charter +10 Forum
Dialogue space for Earth Charter +10 organizers
We expect to have, at the end of this on-line forum, a shared idea about the possible concept and activities of EC+10 and a shared vision of what should be undertaken, who will participate and what the calendar looks like. This includes elements that will help the ECI Council Executive Committee finalize the concept paper for EC+10 in December 2009.
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Created: Oct 22, 2009
Updated: Nov 20, 2009
Membership: Invitation Only
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BALLE is a growing
North American alliance of more than 50 fully autonomous local business networks with their own names, missions, and initiatives, representing about 20,000 US and Canadian entrepreneurs. All networks share a commitment to Living Economy principles. BALLE works to catalyze, strengthen and connect these local business networks dedicated to building Local Living Economies. A Local Living Economy ensures that economic power resides locally,
sustaining healthy community life and natural life, as well as
long-term economic viability.
Members of local BALLE networks have a direct stake in the future of their communities and bioregions and include local business owners, non-profit leaders, government representatives, and engaged citizens.
Members of local networks work together to:
- Support the growth and development of community-based business
- Encourage local purchasing by consumers and businesses
- Create opportunities for business leaders to network and share best practices
- Advocate public policies that strengthen independent local businesses and farms, promote economic equity, and protect the environment
- Provides local networks with tools, business models, and other resources
- Maintains an online marketplace of independent, community-based businesses
- Links Local Living Economies to share best practices
- Promotes Local Living Economies through media, public forums, and partnerships
- Develops pilot initiatives to strengthen Local Living Economies
