Green Delhi: Earth Charter launched in city schools

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New Delhi, Apr 20 (UNI) 'Catch them young' is what the Delhi Government is doing as it launched today the 'Earth Charter' for Eco-clubs in city schools, to sensitise children on environmental issues and inculcate in them a love for nature.

Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit, while launching the Charter as part of Earth Day celebrations, exhorted school children to take care of Mother Earth and reminded them about the dangers of global warming.

She said the Charter is a people's treaty, that provides a new framework for addressing the issues of environmental protection, human rights, equitable human development and peace.

Calling upon the youth to inculcate the habit of conservation of natural resources, she hoped the inclusion of the Earth Charter in educational system will add an important dimension towards sustainability.

She also announced that one million saplings will be planted by 2010 in Delhi and called upon city schools to become nature's park.

The Earth Charter is an integrated ethical framework to guide towards globalisation and sustainable living. It disseminates values and principles for a sustainable future.

The preparation of the first draft of the Earth Charter began during the Rio-Earth summit in 1992. Earth Charter Commission was formed in 1997 to oversee the project. Thousands of individuals and organisations from different regions, apart from many world leaders, experts and representatives from grassroot communities have given the shape to the charter.

Development Alternatives has been designated as India Affiliate by the Earth Charter Commission.

UNI

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