This act proposes the creation and global ratification of a Planetary Stewardship Charter—an ethical and legal foundation that affirms collective responsibility to protect Earth’s life systems for current and future generations.
Drafting of the Charter:
Convene a global, participatory drafting process involving scientists, Indigenous leaders, philosophers, youth, policymakers, and civil society from all continents. The charter will draw from existing ecological ethics, Indigenous cosmologies, and Earth system science.
Core Principles of the Charter:
Include principles such as ecological integrity, interdependence, intergenerational justice, planetary boundaries, the rights of nature, precautionary governance, and equitable global cooperation.
UN Recognition and Legal Integration:
Submit the charter for recognition by the UN General Assembly. Encourage countries to adopt it as a guiding legal framework, integrate it into national constitutions or environmental laws, and align global treaties with its values.
Planetary Stewardship Council:
Establish a representative global council (including youth, Indigenous peoples, climate-vulnerable nations, and ecological experts) to monitor adherence, advise international bodies, and guide implementation.
Education and Public Awareness Campaigns:
Launch global campaigns and curricular initiatives to spread awareness of the Charter’s values in schools, media, religious institutions, and civic organizations.
Alignment with Global Governance Mechanisms:
Encourage organizations such as the UNFCCC, CBD, WHO, and WTO to use the Charter as a compass for decision-making and long-term planning, balancing human activity within ecological limits.
Planetary Oaths and Civic Commitments:
Create platforms for individuals, schools, companies, and governments to voluntarily commit to the Charter through symbolic or formal pledges, recognizing their role as stewards of Earth.
Monitoring and Periodic Updates:
Establish regular global forums to review, revise, and reaffirm the Charter in response to emerging ecological, social, and technological developments.
Possible Outcomes and Implications:
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