Slaby, Michael2019-09-252019-09-252012-08-242005http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/186993Since its launch in the year 2000, the Earth Charter has been an inspiration and call to action for thousands of young people around the world. In addition, the drafting process was supported by youth activities in various countries. As a catalyst for these spontaneous activities, the Earth Charter Youth Initiative was created in 2000 as a network of youth organizations and individuals who share a common interest in the values of sustainable development as they are expressed in the Earth Charter. The Internet is used as the main means of communication and exchange of experience. Because the Youth Initiative has primarily depended on the enthusiasm of volunteers to fuel its activities, a lot of potential remains untapped. There are many more young people actually using the Earth Charter than those who are participating in the created network (such as Roots and Shoots, SGI, Earth Scouts etc.).Pages: 21engWith permission of the license/copyright holderEnvironment, YouthGlobal ethicsEnvironmental ethicsBook chapter