We stand at a critical moment in Earth’s history,
a time when humanity must choose its future.
As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile,
the future at once holds great peril and great promise.

To move forward, we must recognize
that in the midst of a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms
we are one human family and one Earth community
with a common destiny.

We must join together to bring forth a sustainable global society
founded on respect for nature,
universal human rights, economic justice,
and a culture of peace.

Towards this end, it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth,
declare our responsibility to one another,
to the greater community of life,
and to future generations.

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