Learning with the peoples' Earth Charter
Communicating integrated EcoSocial Values for Planetary Citizenship. New PILOT ONLINE course with Cathy Fitzgerald
COMMUNICATING HOLISTIC ECOSOCIAL VALUES WITH EASE FOR YOUR CULTURAL WORK
A self-paced ONLINE pilot course for ALL cultural workers. As this a course in development, there is a reduced fee for your feedback. We meet weekly on Fridays 7pm Irish / UK time
Building on the popular 'Values module' of the Haumea Ecoliteracy course, learn with Cathy Fitzgerald about why the holistic ecosocial values of the Earth Charter, advanced by peoples from diverse cultures from across Earth over two decades–have crucial relevance to us all, and particularly if you work in the cultural, creative, advertising or education sectors. The Earth Charter's four PILLARS, and 16 principles, are an accessible and inclusive means to communicate holistic ecosocial values in whatever you do. They help you more easily communicate common shared values for a sustainable, fair and just era toward a better, more beautiful world for all. Importantly, UNESCO recognises the Earth Charter' values in the guiding ethical framework to best achieve the UN Sustainability Development Goals -SDGs, leaving no one behind. It's an inspiring, visionary grassroots document we all need to know about, for all our futures. READ MORE ABOUT WHY CATHY IS DEVELOPING THIS NEW COURSE BELOW
COURSE OUTLINE AND DATES: APR. 30 - JUNE 11, 2021
EACH WEEK WE USE ONE OF THE 4 PILLARS OF THE EARTH CHARTER TO UNDERSTAND THE HOLISTIC ECOSOCIAL VALUES THAT ARE NEEDED TO ADVANCE A JUST, FLOURISHING EARTH. Lessons, with exercises and resources, including articles, videos and podcasts on key topics and figures from the Earth Charter will provide an overview of the history, ambition and potential, for the Peoples' Earth Charter to help 'TURN CONSCIENCE INTO ACTION.
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ORIENTATION WEEK BEGINS 30 April. You will be emailed how to login to the course platform, be given an introduction to the Earth Charter and values mapping. You will also receive instructions on how to join the LIVE GROUP MEETINGS (on Zoom). The first group ZOOM 'GETTING TO KNOW YOU' meeting will be held on FRI. 30 Apr. 7pm Irish/UK time.
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WEEK 1: PILLAR 1 OF THE EARTH CHARTER - Communicating values of 'Respect and Care for the Community of Life'
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WEEK 2. PILLAR 2 OF THE EARTH CHARTER - Ecological Integrity - learn all about why respecting flourishing living ecosystems is a cornerstone of a better world
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WEEK 3. PILLAR 3 OF THE EARTH CHARTER - we consider intersectionality through values for 'Social & Economic Justice'
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WEEK 4. PILLAR 4 OF THE EARTH CHARTER - we consider 'Democracy, Non-Violence and Peace'
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WEEK 5: CONCLUSION AND FAREWELL - THE EARTH CHARTER - TOWARDS A CULTURE OF PEACE
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We need expanded values to advance planetary wellbeing
Cathy shares why understanding integrated ecosocial values is key for creativity and living well with Earth and all its inhabitants
Early on in my doctoral research, around 2013, I sensed more than I could explain, that our current societal values fall short in guiding us to care about others and the wider community of life on Earth. In a world that values consumerism and growth above all else, coming across philosopher Kathleen Dean Moore's important work for collating values from 80 visionaries , including Thich Nhat Hahn, Desmond Tutu, Oren Lyons, Ursula le Guin, Wangari Maathai, Peter Singer, Gary Snyder, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Wendell and Thomas Berry and more, in 'Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril' (2010) alerted me to key thinkers who were much more skilful in recognising that our values are crucial for these urgent times. Whilst the Earth Charter wasn't mentioned in this book, some of the contributors had been involved in the development of the Earth Charter several decades ago. In recent years, I noted an upswell in interest in the Earth Charter from leading IPCC scientists, ethicists and most importantly educators who are realising that we will not effectively or equitably advance humanity to work toward the UN Sustainability Developments Goals for 2030 without a holistic ethical framework.
Cathy explains why we need expanded values to advance planetary wellbeing
We will not effectively or equitably advance humanity to work toward the UN Sustainability Developments Goals for 2030-without a holistic ethical framework
Equitable, flourishing, peaceful living on Earth relates to caring about the interconnectedness of life....
Although in a busy world we often overlook values, they guide our individual and collective actions. For a better world, identifying common values that is essential to help us care for ourselves, others and the wider community of life.
In a world that values consumerism and growth above all else, coming across philosopher Kathleen Dean Moore's important work for collating values from 80 visionaries , including Thich Nhat Hahn, Desmond Tutu, Oren Lyons, Ursula le Guin, Wangari Maathai, Peter Singer, Gary Snyder, Mary Evelyn Tucker, Wendell and Thomas Berry and more, in 'Moral Ground: Ethical Action for a Planet in Peril' (2010) alerted me to key thinkers who were much more skilful in recognising that our values are crucial for these urgent times.
Whilst the Earth Charter wasn't mentioned in this book, some of the contributors had been involved in the development of the Earth Charter several decades ago. In recent years, I noted an upswell in interest in the Earth Charter from leading IPCC scientists, ethicists and most importantly educators who are realising that we will not effectively or equitably advance humanity to work toward the UN Sustainability Developments Goals for 2030 without a holistic ethical framework.