Earth Charter adopted in Russia

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On April 27, the Parliament of the Republic of Tatarstan / Russia voted unanimously to adopt and apply the principles of the Earth Charter as part of their constitution. This is part of the project 'Tatarstan - a Territory for a Culture of Peace, Sustainable Development and Tolerance', which the president of the republic launched a year ago.

Mikhail Gorbachev presents the Earth Charter in Urbino, Italy, June 8, 2001

This event will result in the formulation of the Urbino Declaration, a document expressing the support and endorsement of the Earth Charter principles that will be signed by a wide range of political, social, and cultural organizations throughout Italy.

The Earth Charter receiving endorsements

The Earth Charter Initiative is seeking worldwide support for the use, implementation, and endorsement of the Earth Charter by individuals and organizations. Endorsement of the Earth Charter signifies a commitment to the spirit and aims of the document and an indication of the intention to utilize the Earth Charter in ways that are appropriate, given the situation. Some of the organizations that have recently endorsed the Earth Charter include:

- Bellagio Forum on Sustainable Development
- LEAD Int'l. - Leadership for Environment and Development
- National Wildlife Federation
- Physicians for Social Responsibility
- Stockholm Environment Institute

For more information on these and other Earth Charter activities taking place around the world, you may wish to visit the Earth Charter website at: http://www.earthcharter.org

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