Reflections on Earth Trusteeship
Mother Earth and a new 21st-century governance paradigm
Reflections on Earth Trusteeship – Mother Earth and a New 21st Century Governance Paradigm (published by INI Books) is a compilation of scholarly chapters on the subject of Earth Trusteeship edited by Justin Sobion and Hans van Willenswaard. It was first launched in April 2023 at the Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok, Thailand, then later in June 2023 at The Hague. The book – which aims to promote Earth Trusteeship as a model of governance – brings together the voices of 22 authors from around the world including: Vandana Shiva (India), Klaus Bosselmann (Germany/New Zealand), Prue Taylor (New Zealand), Jessica den Outer (Netherlands), Dasho Karma Ura (Bhutan), Alyn Ware (New Zealand) and Neshan Gunasekera (Sri Lanka/Germany).
According to the Earth Charter International:
“This publication comprises a rich diversity of scholarly and creative contributions from Right Livelihood Laureates, academics, scholars, individuals, Youth and members of civil society”.
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Articles
- The Next Step: Earth trusteeship
- Democracy, Sovereignty and the Challenge of the Global Commons
- Reclaiming the Global Commons: Towards Earth Trusteeship
- Global Governance in the Anthropocene
- Environmental trusteeship and state sovereignty: can they be reconciled?
- Human Rights and Responsibilities towards the Earth System.
- The Hague Principles: Responsibilities and Rights concerning Humans and the Earth
- Saving the Earth for Future Generations: Some Reflections
Books
Governance for Sustainability
Issues, Challenges, Successes (2008)
Klaus Bosselmann, Ron Engel, and Prue Taylor