We stand at a critical moment in Earth’s history, a time when humanity must choose its future.

As the world becomes increasingly interdependent and fragile, the future immediately holds great peril and great promise.

To move forward we must recognize that amidst a magnificent diversity of cultures and life forms we are one human and non-human animal family and one Earth community with a common destiny.

We must join to bring forth a sustainable global society founded on respect for nature, universal human and non-human animal rights, economic justice, and a culture of peace.

Towards this end, it is imperative that we, the peoples of Earth, declare our responsibility for one another, to the greater community of life, and to future generations. read more…