Earth Charter Podcast: Turning Conscience Into Action

Jessica den Outer | Exploring the Rights of Nature and the Earth Charter

In this conversation, Earth Charter International Executive Director Mirian Vilela speaks with author, and Rights of Nature advocate Jessica den Outer about the movement’

Michael A. Peters | A Conversation on the Handbook of Ecological Civilization and the Future of Education

In this episode, Michael Peters discusses the concept of ecological civilization as a transformative response to today's planetary challenges. Drawing on more than twenty

Julia Kim | Inner Well-Being, Social Change, and Gross National Happiness

Julia shares the origins of Gross National Happiness (GNH) in Bhutan and how its origins in the 1970’s has impacted the development of Bhutan and shaped its policies and

Carlos Manuel Rodríguez | Cuando la biodiversidad, el clima y las finanzas se encuentran

En este episodio, Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, director del Fondo Mundial para el Medio Ambiente (GEF), explica que esta institución es el mecanismo financiero que apoya a lo

Harald Lesch | Climate Science and how to communicate about it

In this podcast episode, we speak with Harald Lesch. He begins by exploring what makes Earth so special in the cosmic context and what this means for how we relate to our

Kathryn Gwiazdon | Grounding Climate Action in Ethics and Confronting Disinformation

Join host Mirian Vilela in a insightful conversation with Kathryn Gwiazdon, Executive Director of the Center for Environmental Ethics and Law and Chair of the IUCN World

Felix Dodds | Insights on the evolving process of global environmental governance

In this insightful episode, we talked with Environmental leader Felix Dodds, reflecting on the leadership of characters like Maurice Strong and the importance of stakehol

Sithembiso Nyoni | Zimbabwe: A Beacon of Hope for Community Development and Climate Resilience

In this episode, Sithembiso Nyoni shares about her dedication to grassroots development and improving the lives of all people, especially vulnerable communities, which in

Moacir Gadotti | Pedagogia da Terra, Cidadania Planetária e a Carta da Terra

Neste episódio do Podcast da Carta da Terra, conversamos com o professor Moacir Gadotti sobre Paulo Freire, educação, cidadania planetária e sua trajetória com a Carta da

Alicia Bárcena | Climate Justice, Democracy, and the Future of Multilateralism

In this episode, we talked with Secretary Barcena about the United Nations, its role as it marks its 80th anniversary, and the growing questions surrounding multilaterali

Sabrina Brando | An Interconnected Approach to Animal, Peoples, and Planetary Wellbeing in the Care and Conservation Field

This episode features Sabrina Brando discussing the vital link between animal and human wellbeing in professional animal care and conservation-related professions. We tal

Neshan Gunasekera & Justin Sobion | Earth Trusteeship and Intergenerational Justice

In this podcast episode, we discuss the Earth Charter, the Hague Principles, and the concept of Earth Trusteeship, as well as the connection between trusteeship and ethic

Akpezi Ogbuigwe | Reflections on Ethics, Education, and the Earth Charter

In this podcast episode, Akpezi Ogbuigwe reflects on her experience in the context of Nigeria and as the head of education at UNEP and shares her views on Education for S

Yolanda Kakabadse | Tejiendo redes para el cambio: Reflexiones sobre cuatro décadas de sostenibilidad

En este episodio de nuestro podcast, hablamos sobre la importancia de la colaboración entre múltiples actores de la sociedad para abordar los desafíos socioambientales y

Yu Miaojie | Building Bridges: Trade, Sustainability, and Education

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Yu Miaojie, president of Liaoning University (LNU), to explore the key ideas of his book China-US Trade War and Trade Talk, the challenges

Heather Eaton | Bringing Ecology, Justice and Ethics into education

In her teaching, Heather uses the Earth Charter to inspire students, encouraging them to connect its principles with local projects that foster practical action and hope.

David O. Wiebers │Compassion and Consciousness: Rethinking Reality

In this interview, David O. Wiebers explores compassion for all life as the highest human pursuit, surpassing scientific achievement. He argues that compassion fuels crea

Fritjof Capra │Systems Thinking, Science and Ethics driving a paradigm shift

Fritjof Capra comments on key ideas from his books and his work advocating for a shift from a mechanistic worldview to a systemic and ecological perspective. He argues th

Brian Swimme | From Stars to Consciousness: The Universe Story

Brian Swimme elucidates the philosophical and scientific underpinnings of humanity's relationship with the universe. He delves into the concepts of the “universe story” a

Storytelling Through Documentaries: Nature, Self Love, and Interconnectedness with Céline Cousteau

Céline Cousteau expounds upon environmental advocacy and storytelling by sharing her work in documentary filmmaking and public speaking over the past decade, focusing on