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Earth and Life in all its Diversity
Care
for the Community of Life with Understanding, Compassion, and Love
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Democratic Societies that are Just, Participatory, Sustainable and Peaceful
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Ecological Integrity
Protect
and restore the
integrity
of Earth's ecological
systems with
special concern
for biological
diversity and
the natural processes
that
sustain life.
Prevent
harm as the best
method of environmental
protection and when knowledge
is
limited, apply a
precautionary
approach.
Adopt
patterns of production,
consumption, and reproductions
that safeguard
Earth's
regenerative
capacities, human
rights, and
community well-being.
Advance
the study of
ecological sustainability and
promote the open
exchange
and
wide application of
the knowledge acquired.
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Social and Economic
Justice
Eradicate
poverty as an
ethical, social, and environmental imperative.
Ensure
the economic
activities and institutions
at all levels to promote
human
development in an
equitable and sustainable manner.
Affirm
gender equality
and equity as prerequisites
to sustainable development
and
ensure universal
access to education,
health care, and economic
opportunity.
Uphold
the right of all
without discrimination, to a
natural and social environment
supportive of human dignity,
bodily health, and spiritual
well-being with
special attention
to the rights of indigenous peoples
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Democracy, Non-Violence, and Peace
Strengthen
democratic institutions
at all levels and provide transparency
and accountability in governance, inclusive
participation in decision
making, and
access to social justice.
Integrate
into formal education and
life-long learning the knowledge, values,
and
skills needed for a sustainable way
of life.
Treat
all living beings with respect and consideration.
Promote
a culture of tolerance,
non-violence, and peace.
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Democracy!
Principles
of Earth Democracy
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