The Earth Charter is an international people's (not governments, UN or organizations) agreement for a compassionate, just and sustainable world that was written by thousands of folks in 78 countries over the course of 12 years and was launched at the Hague Peace Palace in June 2000. It has the core value of interdependence and calls for economic and social justice, peace, democracy and ecological integrity.

Earth Charter Home Page

Earth Charter Full Text

Printable Version of the  Earth Charter Brochure

Introduction Video - Earth Charter (9:00)

The Earth Charter Community Summits are a grassroots effort to bring people together in cities around the world to be inspired to make the Earth Charter's principles a reality in their lives and communities. The Institute for Ethics & Meaning, a volunteer community building organization based in Tampa, Florida, is the international organizer for the annual summits held on the last Saturday of September. 2002 summits are being held in 20 cities around the US and will be connected by webcast. In 2003 the summits will include cities in other countries.

Archives of Webcast September 28, 2002