Earth, each life form, and all living beings possess intrinsic value and warrant respect independently of their utilitarian value to humanity. Care for Earth , protecting and restoring the diversity, integrity, and beauty of the planet's ecosystems. Where there is risk of irreversible or serious damage to the environment, precautionary action must be taken to prevent harm. Live sustainably, promoting and adopting modes of consumption, production and reproduction that respect and safeguard human rights and the regenerative capacities of Earth. Establish justice, and defend without discrimination the right of all people to life, liberty, and security of person within an environment adequate for human health and spiritual well-being.
People have a right to potable water, clean air, uncontaminated soil, and food security.
Share equitably the benefits of natural resource use and a healthy environment among the nations, between rich and poor, between males and females, between present and future generations, and internalize all environmental, social and economic costs. Promote social development and financial systems that create and maintain sustainable livelihoods, eradicate poverty, and strengthen local communities. Strengthen processes that empower people to participate effectively in decision-making and ensure transparency and accountability in governance and administration in all sectors of society. Advance and put to use scientific and other types of knowledge and technologies that promote sustainable living and protect the environment. In order to develop and implement the principles in this Charter, the nations of the world should adopt as a first step an international convention that provides an integrated legal framework for existing and future environmental and sustainable development law and policy.