Citizen
Stewardship Behavior Defined
"Tending
the triple bottom line on behalf of future generations."
The behaviors of citizens who a have awakened to the responsibilities
of stewardship align with the following four commitments.
Interdependence
Citizen stewards, in word and action, recognize that all of life,
including natureıs ecology, human society and the economies we participate
in, is interdependent.
Stewardship
Citizen stewards, in word and action, recognize that with the unparalleled
success of our species comes the responsibility to steward Earthıs
resources and life systems.
Citizenship
Citizen stewards, in word and action, participate in the democratic
process to ensure an open and civil society with justice and sustainable
prosperity for all.
Legacy
Citizen stewards, in word and action, work to secure Earthıs bounty
and beauty for the children of our childrenıs children, recognizing
that the freedom of action of each generation is qualified by the
needs of future generations.
Adapted from the Earth Charter. Visit www.earthcharterusa.org
Questions for Reflection
Interdependence: Citizen stewards, in
word and action, recognize that all of life, including nature's ecology
and the human economy, is interdependent.
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Do I see my actions as separate from nature or part of it?
- How do I notice interdependence in my daily routine?
- When I throw garbage away where does it go?
- Where does my food come from? What are the costs in getting
it to my plate?
- What watershed do I depend on for fresh water?
- What is the relationship between human population growth
and nature's ecology?
Stewardship: Citizen stewards, in word
and action, recognize that with the unparalleled success of our species
comes the responsibility to steward Earth's resources and life systems.
- In the history of our species how has our relationship to nature
changed?
- What does it mean to be successful today?
- What will it mean to be successful in tomorrow's world?
- Based on my current lifestyle, what is the size of my ecological
footprint?
- What are the consequences of everyone on the planet living
my lifestyle?
- How do my actions demonstrate stewardship?
Citizenship: Citizen stewards, in word
and action, participate in the democratic process to ensure an open
and civil society with justice and sustainable prosperity for all.
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What are the responsibilities of citizenship?
- Am I a registered voter?
- How do I currently engage with the democratic process?
- What are the conditions for a healthy democracy?
- How do my consumer habits relate to justice and sustainable
prosperity for all?
- What is sustainable prosperity?
Legacy: Citizen stewards, in word and
action, work to secure Earth's bounty and beauty for the children
of our children's children, recognizing that the freedom of action
of each generation is qualified by the needs of future generations.
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What actions of my ancestors created the current legacy of Earth's
conditions?
- What is the legacy I desire for my children's children?
- What actions of mine align with that vision?
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