The four pillars and sixteen principles of the Earth Charter are:

This mission is carried out using 'The Earth Charter' as the principal guiding framework.

In addition, the Rio conference is expected to adopt a general statement of ecological principles called the Earth Charter.

The Earth Charter speaks of "a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace."

The reports here are being used to draft an "Earth Charter" for the Rio summit meeting on making development more compatible with the environment.

He played a leading role in the drafting of the Earth Charter.

To promote recognition and use of the Earth Charter as a soft law document.

A formal network of affiliates, partners, and youth groups helps to promote the Earth Charter around the world.

This statement would eventually be ratified as the Earth Charter in 2000.

Various groups from several religions support the Earth Charter.