TERRA: The Earth Charter

International People's Treaty
The Earth Charter
Declaration of Interdependence

Principles for a Sustainable Future

1^st
Respect and Care for the Community of Life
2^nd
Ecological Integrity
3^rd
Social and Economic Justice
4^th
Democracy, Nonviolence and Peace

13. Strengthen democratic institutions at all levels, provide transparency and accountability in governance, inclusive participation in decision making, and access to justice.
14. Integrate into formal education and life-long learning the knowledge, values, and skills needed for a sustainable way of life.
15. Treat all living beings with respect and consideration.

a. Prevent cruelty to animals kept in human societies and protect them from suffering.
b. Protect wild animals from methods of hunting, trapping, and fishing that cause extreme, prolonged, or avoidable suffering.
c. Avoid or eliminate to the full extent possible the taking or destruction of non-targeted species.

16. Promote a culture of tolerance, nonviolence, and peace.

Introduction
PREAMBLE
PRINCIPLES
Process
THE WAY FORWARD

Councils
Summits
Contacts
News
Resources

The Earth Restoration and Reforestation Alliance — www.championtrees.org — WEBMASTER: David Yarrow — updated 10/16/2005