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The mission of the Earth Charter Initiative is to promote the transition to sustainable ways of living and a global society founded on a shared ethical framework that includes respect and care for the community of life, ecological integrity, universal human rights, respect for diversity, economic justice, democracy, and a culture of peace.

Earth Charter Youth Art Contest in Russia

The Russian Earth Charter Affiliate, Center for Environmental Policy and Culture, together with the Environmental Commission of the Russian Public Chamber, held a two-month art contest entitled "Earth Charter through the eyes of children and youth".

The organisers pursued a number of goals including: raising awareness of the Earth Charter among school pupils and university students, promoting commitment to the Charter's principles and values, and stimulating creative thinking on global problems.

The contest was held among three age groups in three nominations:

* the best children illustration for the Earth Charter booklet (6-10yrs)

* the best creative demonstration of an Earth Charter principle (11-15yrs)

* the best artistic technique in the reflection on the Earth Charter ethics (16-25)

The winners were elected for their ability to demonstrate the logical connection between their drawing and an EC principle, as well as their creativity and the art of execution.

The ceremony of the exhibition opening of the selected works of the contestants was held at the grand hall of the Russian Public Chamber in the presence of the more than 300 participants of the National Conference "Ecology and Culture is the Future of Russia" which took place in June. The winners of the contest were awarded the prizes, the best works constituted a full-color album that will be soon published by the Earth Charter Affiliate and distributed in secondary schools and youth groups in various regions of Russia.
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2 Responses to "Earth Charter Youth Art Contest in Russia"

 
GOPIKANTA GHOSH
said this on 23 Jul 2009 5:18:39 AM CST
WONDERFUL ACTION...THIS ACTION MUST BE REPLICATED IN EVERY COUNTRY TO POPULARIZE EARTH CHARTER...

 
María Yolanda Sarria R.
said this on 24 Jul 2009 9:41:54 AM CST
Buenos, días, les saludo, desde Cali. He querido comunicarme, con ustedes para seguir compartiendoles, acerca de la forma como mis estudiantes y yo, hemos estado trabajando con la Carta de la Tierra. Pero, en ocasiones, no me entra el mensaje o no se deja entrar. Bien, como se diga. En fin, les cuento, sí esta vez les llega.
Los niños y niñas han elaborado carteleras sobre cada uno de los principios que consta la carta de la Tierra. Les recuerdo, escribo desde la Ciudad de Cali, ubicada en el Valle del Cauca, en la República de Colombia.
La escuela en la qué trabajo, queda ubicada en una zona de ladera, en un sector muy conocido, con el nombre de Siloe, a pesar de la fama que tiene , como un sitio peligroso, también, hay que reconocerle que su comunidad esta siendo todo lo posible por cambiar esta imagen.
Los niños y niñas se entusiasmaron mucho cuando les conté que me habian respondido desde la Carta de la Tierra. Les manda saludes y muy pronto enviare unas imagenes de ellas y ellos trabajando. Bendiciones. Gracias.



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