« Murrow | Main | Identity Crisis: Onward, through the Fog! ... with or without the penguins! » Alan AtKisson at Earth CharterWorldChanging blogger and sustainability consultant Alan AtKisson has been appointed International Transition Director for the Earth Charter Initiative beginning in January. My first experience of Alan's work was in the 80s, when he was editor of one of my favorite magazines, In Context Earth Charter is an organization, but it's also a document that defines sustainability. You can download a pdf of the charter, Here's an excerpt from the preamble: The choice is ours: form a global partnership to care for Earth and one another or risk the destruction of ourselves and the diversity of life. Fundamental changes are needed in our values, institutions, and ways of living. We must realize that when basic needs have been met, human development is primarily about being more, not having more. We have the knowledge and technology to provide for all and to reduce our impacts on the environment. The emergence of a global civil society is creating new opportunities to build a democratic and humane world. Our environmental, economic, political, social, and spiritual challenges are interconnected, and together we can forge inclusive solutions. jon posted this at 7:38 AM |
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