Purpose of a Free World Charter is Freedom, Fairness and Sustainability
Love the butterfly. That’s another sign.
Source: http://www.freeworldcharter.org/en/charter
The Free World Charter is a statement of principles that has the potential to optimise life on Earth for all species, eradicate poverty and greed, and advance progress.
Neither political nor… Continue reading
United Nations: Holistic Education and Sustainable Development
http://motherearthrights.org/2010/08/18/harmony-with-nature-report-of-the-un-secretary-general/
V. Sustainable development: A holistic paradigm for harmony with nature in the 21st century
43. Throughout the world, humankind has become increasingly aware that the ways of our present civilization despite all its material progress have not always been beneficial for the Earth or her peoples. Since the 1960s, scientists, researchers, writers, governments and… Continue reading
Elders: Is Business As Usual Acceptable?
http://www.theelders.org/article/bold-action-needed-make-sustainable-development-reality
Bold action is needed to make sustainable development a reality
Today’s leaders must make binding decisions for the long term
Looking ahead to Rio +20, the UN Conference on Sustainable Development taking place in Brazil this June, the Elders say that ‘business as usual’ is no longer acceptable and urge world leaders to deliver… Continue reading
Ross Jackson: Ecovillages Are The Future of Gaia
During crises visionaries pop up. I found this interesting by chance tonight – or was it chance? I doubt it. What I find inspiring about the logjam politically these days is that it forces the public to take responsibility, I think this is a good development. It is everyone’s responsibility what happens to the planet… Continue reading
Localisation Alternatives: Transitioning from Cities to Towns
The urban concentration and globalised way of life is becoming increasingly stressful and disconnected. I recall travelling around Australia talking to country folk, everyone I spoke to said they were very happy. I found that contrasted with the stress I see on the faces of people living in cities. So many with little time to… Continue reading