MISSION:
We are an
institute of people of many faiths, united in our diversity through our common
commitment to earthkeeping. Our aim is to support the faith communities in
fulfilling their environmental & socio-economic responsibility.
OBJECTIVES:
In the spirit
of our respective faiths, through collaboration, networking, research & action,
our objectives are to:
-
raise
environmental awareness
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engage in
formulating policy & ethical guidelines within our faith communities
-
facilitate
environmental responsibility & action
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confront
environmental & socio-economic injustices
-
support
environmental training and learning.
We uphold as
core values the principles of the Earth Charter:
I.
Respect and care for the community of life
Following these
four broad commitments:
1.
Respect Earth and life in all its diversity
2.
Care for the community of life with understanding, compassion and love.
3.
Build democratic societies that are just, participatory, sustainable, and
peaceful.
4.
Secure Earth’s bounty and beauty for present and future generations.
II.
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.
III.
Social and economic justice
Eradicate
poverty as an ethical, social, and environmental imperative.
IV.
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 justice.
Treat all
living beings with respect and consideration.
Promote a
culture of tolerance, non-violence and peace.