Our Credo - Earth Matters
Presents a shared vision for enhancing community resilience through environmental education messages, programs, activities, and events, all critical tools to catalyze community action.
OUR CREDO – EARTH MATTERS
Joining together to raise awareness, inspire action, and ignite change.
PREAMBLE: EARTH MATTERS
The Earth Matters Agreement is a call to action for our community to unite in addressing current challenges and opportunities. It embodies shared values and aspirations for sustainable development, engaging all members with practical solutions and a unified message. The Agreement outlines principles and commitments to amplify our impact through specific actions, fostering coalitions for meaningful change.
THE AGREEMENT
As undersigned parties, we agree to the following principles and commitments:
ARTICLE 1: OUR DUTY TO OUR COMMON HOME
WE AFFIRM our duty to protect the environment and promote sustainability.
WE STAND for social justice and equity, breaking barriers for all.
WE AIM for inclusive economic prosperity while preserving nature.
WE COMMIT to securing a sustainable future for generations to come.
ARTICLE 2: UNITING TO NURTURE OUR COMMUNITY
WE PLEDGE TO:
ACKNOWLEDGE and celebrate our diversity as a source of strength and innovation.
CREATE inclusive spaces where all feel respected and empowered.
COMMIT to include diverse voices for intergenerational collaboration and action.
ARTICLE 3: TRANSLATING OUR VALUES INTO ACTION
WE PLEDGE TO:
SUPPORT or join environmental initiatives.
ADVOCATE for environmental programs and policies.
RAISE our voices through media and purchasing power.
PRACTICE and encourage stewardship of the natural world.
ENGAGE our community in building resilience.
INCORPORATE natural and technological solutions to address climate change.
HOLD leaders and ourselves accountable for action.
BUILD common goals for environmental stewardship.