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Earth Charter Youth Initiative (ECYI)
[last updated April 9, 2007 2:04 PM]
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General Information
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Expected TimeframeMarch 2007 - Open Ended |
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Thematic Focus
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Geographic Coverage
Geographic Scope: Global
Country(ies) where the partnership is being implemented: Brazil, Canada, China, Costa Rica, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, European Community, Finland, France, Germany, Jordan, Kenya, Latvia, Liberia, Mexico, Netherlands, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines, Romania, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sweden, Togo, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, United States of America, Zimbabwe |
National Focal Points
This partnership has not made any contact with the national focal points for sustainable development in the countries involved
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Goals and Objectives
Summary of the partnership's goals and objectives
Vision
From Earth Charter International Council, October 2006:
“We envision the Earth Charter becoming the most widely shared ethical framework for sustainable living and exercising a growing influence on human affairs.
We envision recognition and endorsement of the Earth Charter by an ever-increasing number of national and international institutions, including UN agencies, leading to the embrace of the Earth Charter by the United Nations General Assembly.
We envision individuals, organizations, businesses, governments, and multilateral institutions throughout the world adopting the values and principles of the Earth Charter and working collaboratively to build just, sustainable, and peaceful communities.”
ECYI Goal:
Inspire hope within and through the Earth Charter Youth Initiative (ECYI) and support this global youth network in embodying, promoting, and applying the principles of the Earth Charter.
ECYI Objectives:
1. Raise awareness of the Earth Charter among key youth leaders and networks.
2. Grow, empower, and support Earth Charter Youth Groups (ECYGs) that are engaged in local action projects.
3. Facilitate the engagement of ECYI members in global sustainable development decision-making processes.
From Earth Charter International Council, October 2006:
“We envision the Earth Charter becoming the most widely shared ethical framework for sustainable living and exercising a growing influence on human affairs.
We envision recognition and endorsement of the Earth Charter by an ever-increasing number of national and international institutions, including UN agencies, leading to the embrace of the Earth Charter by the United Nations General Assembly.
We envision individuals, organizations, businesses, governments, and multilateral institutions throughout the world adopting the values and principles of the Earth Charter and working collaboratively to build just, sustainable, and peaceful communities.”
ECYI Goal:
Inspire hope within and through the Earth Charter Youth Initiative (ECYI) and support this global youth network in embodying, promoting, and applying the principles of the Earth Charter.
ECYI Objectives:
1. Raise awareness of the Earth Charter among key youth leaders and networks.
2. Grow, empower, and support Earth Charter Youth Groups (ECYGs) that are engaged in local action projects.
3. Facilitate the engagement of ECYI members in global sustainable development decision-making processes.
Targets and Progress
Partnership targetsWebsite
We will have an innovative, interactive, and informative ECYI website in 2007. ECYI Presentations In 2007, we will directly present to 800 youth on the Earth Charter and ECYI. Earth Charter Youth Groups In 2006 we had 13 ECYGs. In 2007, we will expand this number to 25. ECYI Core Group In 2007, we will cultivate an active Core Group of ECYI leaders. Partners In addition to our ECYGs, we will expand the number of strategic partnership to a dozen in 2007. E-GLO Develop a cutting edge online leadership training inspired by the Earth Charter for motivated youth around the world and deliver it to 30 participants. Youth and Global Governance Research and write a short, practical report on youth access to and participation in significant global governance processes on sustainable development. Micro Grants Develop and implement an Earth Charter Micro Grants Program for Youth with average grants of 1,500 USD, funding 6 projects in 2007. |
Progress against targetsWebsite
We have developed and maintain an active Youth Blog, listed contact information for our ECYGs and Core Group, and updated the layout and content of our website. ECYI Presentations We have presented on the ECYI in Gothenburg at Green Cross Sweden and at the Technical Museum in Stockholm as part of their Young Minds Project. We have additional engagements organized through the Hard Rain Seminar Series in Stockholm, with Brazilian youth in Sao Paulo, at the CIVICUS World Assembly in Glasgow, and, potentially, at J-8, the Alternative G-8 Summit, UNEP's TUNZA conference, and at an Earth Charter Seminar in Latvia. Earth Charter Youth Groups We currently have 18 ECYGs, well on our way to our target of 25 in 2007. ECYI Core Group We are in the planning stages of a Core Group meeting and will develop an application process for new Core Group members shortly. Partners As we are already actively engaged forming partnerships with over 10 youth organizations and networks, we are likely to reach our target of 12 new partnerships this year. E-GLO We have developed a vision, mission, and objectives statement for E-GLO and have the core members of our Development Team assembled. Youth and Global Governance We have conducted extensive desk research in addition to a research trip to Geneva, where we met with representatives of the IUCN, Green Cross International, WWF, WEF, UNEP, etc. We have developed an outline for our report based on our research to date. Micro Grants We have secured the funding for our Micro Grants Program and are laying the foundation for its implementation. We expect to be able to offer our first grants this summer. |
Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
Arrangements for Capacity-Building and Technology Transfer
- Human resources development/training
- Education/building awareness
- Institutional strengthening, including local participation
Workshops have been developed and offered by ECYI and the Earth Charter has been integrated into one of ECYI partner’s peacebuilding trainings. The Partnership is in the early stages of developing an online leadership training. Materials for helping ECYG formation and organization have also been developed. Please refer to "Partnership Targets," above, for more information.
Relationship to International Agreements on Sustainable Development
How the partnership contributes to the implementation of Agenda 21, the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21, and the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation
The Rio Earth Summit in 1992 was important for the formation of Agenda 21 and the early development of the Earth Charter. At WSSD in 2002, the Earth Charter was included in the Youth Declaration and language from the Earth Charter was also in the Johannesburg Declaration. Gaining momentum from the WSSD, the formation of ECYGs was stimulated which now engage in sustainable development projects that have a local focus, while being cognizant of global implications. The Earth Charter’s principles and Agenda 21 are very congruent with one another and stimulate similar types of activities.
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
Relevant Sections of Agenda 21
International cooperation to accelerate sustainable development in developing countries and related domestic policies; Combating poverty; Changing consumption patterns; Demographic dynamics and sustainability; Protecting and promoting human health conditions; Promoting sustainable human settlement development; Integrating environment and development in decision-making; Protection of the atmosphere; Integrated approach to the planning and management of land resources; Combating deforestation; Managing fragile ecosystems: combating desertification and drought; Managing fragile ecosystems: sustainable mountain development; Promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development; Conservation of biological diversity; Environmentally sound management of biotechnology; Protection of the oceans, all kinds of seas, including enclosed and semi-enclosed seas, and coastal areas and the protection, rational use and development of their living resources; Protection of the quality and supply of freshwater resources: application of integrated approaches to the development, management and use of water resources; Environmentally sound management of toxic chemicals, including prevention of illegal international traffic in toxic and dangerous products; Environmentally sound management of hazardous wastes, in hazardous wastes; Environmentally sound management of solid wastes and sewage-related issues; Safe and environmentally sound management of radioactive wastes; Preamble; Global action for women towards sustainable and equitable development; Children and youth in sustainable development; Recognizing and strengthening the role of indigenous people and their communities; Strengthening the role of non-governmental organizations: partners for sustainable development; Local authorities' initiatives in support of Agenda 21; Strengthening the role of workers and their trade unions; Strengthening the role of business and industry; Scientific and technological community; Strengthening the role of farmers; Science for sustainable development; Promoting education, public awareness and training; National mechanisms and international cooperation for capacity-building in developing countries; International institutional arrangements; International legal instruments and mechanisms; Information for decision-making
Relevant Sections of the Programme for the Further Implementation of Agenda 21 Integration of economic, social and environmental objectives; Sectors and issues; Means of implementation
Relevant Sections of the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation Introduction ; Poverty eradication ; Changing unsustainable patterns of consumption and production ; Protection and managing the natural resource base of economic and social development ; Sustainable development in a globalizing world ; Health and sustainable development ; Sustainable development of small island developing States ; Sustainable development for Africa ; Sustainable development in Latin America and the Caribbean; Sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific; Sustainable development in the West Asia region; Sustainable development in the Economic Commission for Europe region; Means of implementation ; Objectives; Strengthening the institutional framework for sustainable development at the international level; Role of the General Assembly; Role of the Economic and Social Council; Role and function of the Commission on Sustainable Development; Role of international institutions; Strengthening institutional arrangement for sustainable development at the regional level; Strengthening institutional frameworks for sustainable development at the national level; Participation of major groups
Coordination and Implementation
Coordination Mechanism of the PartnershipEarth Charter International has hired Dominic Stucker as the full time International Youth Coordinator for ECYI. Leah Wener, World Leadership Corps Fellow, and Dominic Stucker work from ECYI Stockholm office. They seek advice and support from a 13-member Core Group, as well as other ECYI leaders.
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Implementation Mechanism of the PartnershipSupport is offered to ECYI partners and ECYGs and they engage in sustainable development projects in a decentralized manner. ECYI network is strong in that it is voluntary and ECYG Coordinators are not paid. ECYI network members are motivated by the urgent need to transition to sustainable development for the sake of life on Earth, the environment, and future generations. The vision of a "just, sustainable, and peaceful world," embedded in the principles of the Earth Charter, provide the necessary inspiration.
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Resources
Funding Currently AvailableAmount in US$: 2 year grant of 240,000 USD
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Plan Netherlands and anonymous private donor |
Non-financial resources availableType(s): Computers - Office space - Staff
Source(s): NGO
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Additional Information
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