Principle 13. Strengthen democratic institutions at all levels, and provide transparency and accountability in governance, inclusive participation in decision making, and access to justice. a). Uphold the right of everyone to receive clear and timely information on environmental matters and all development plans and activities which are likely to affect them or in which they…
Principle 12. 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 and minorities. a). Eliminate discrimination in all its forms, such as that based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, language, and…
Principle 11. Affirm gender equality and equity as prerequisites to sustainable development and ensure universal access to education, health care, and economic opportunity. a). Secure the human rights of women and girls and end all violence against them. b). Promote the active participation of women in all aspects of economic, political, civil, social, and cultural…
Principle 10. Ensure that economic activities and institutions at all levels promote human development in an equitable and sustainable manner. a). Promote the equitable distribution of wealth within nations and among nations. b). Enhance the intellectual, financial, technical, and social resources of developing nations, and relieve them of onerous international debt. c). Ensure that all…
Principle 9 – Eradicate poverty as an ethical, social, and environmental imperative. a). Guarantee the right to potable water, clean air, food security, uncontaminated soil, shelter, and safe sanitation, allocating the national and international resources required. b). Empower every human being with the education and resources to secure a sustainable livelihood, and provide social security…
Principle 8. Advance the study of ecological sustainability and promote the open exchange and wide application of the knowledge acquired. a). Support international scientific and technical cooperation on sustainability, with special attention to the needs of developing nations. b). Recognize and preserve the traditional knowledge and spiritual wisdom in all cultures that contribute to environmental…
Principle 7. Adopt patterns of production, consumption, and reproduction that safeguard Earth’s regenerative capacities, human rights, and community well-being. a). Reduce, reuse, and recycle the materials used in production and consumption systems, and ensure that residual waste can be assimilated by ecological systems. b). Act with restraint and efficiency when using energy, and rely increasingly…
Principle 6. Prevent harm as the best method of environmental protection and, when knowledge is limited, apply a precautionary approach. a). Take action to avoid the possibility of serious or irreversible environmental harm even when scientific knowledge is incomplete or inconclusive. b). Place the burden of proof on those who argue that a proposed activity…
Principle 5 – Protect and restore the integrity of Earth’s ecological systems, with special concern for biological diversity and the natural processes that sustain life. a). Adopt at all levels sustainable development plans and regulations that make environmental conservation and rehabilitation integral to all development initiatives. b). Establish and safeguard viable nature and biosphere reserves,…
Principle 4. Secure Earth’s bounty and beauty for present and future generations. a). Recognize that the freedom of action of each generation is qualified by the needs of future generations. b). Transmit to future generations values, traditions, and institutions that support the long-term flourishing of Earth’s human and ecological communities. Story list Principle 4: The…
