We, the peoples of the Earth, rejoice in the beauty and wonder of the lands, skies, waters, and life in all its diversity.
Earth is our home.
We share it with all other living beings. Yet we are rendering the Earth uninhabitable for the human community and for many species of life. Lands are becoming barren, skies fouled, waters poisoned. The cry of people whose land, livelihood and health are being destroyed is heard around the world. The Earth itself is calling us to awaken.