Who we are
Organisations, alliances and networks
Members of the Democracy and Sustainability Platform are individuals, organisations, alliances and networks who care about democracy, sustainability, and the links between them.
When members sign up to join, they are not asked to agree with every last word of the Manifesto (in fact it will be regularly reviewed, initially in 2014). But all members have actively chosen to associate themselves with the overall direction of change reflected in the Manifesto.
Members agree to share at least one example of their efforts to implement the Manifesto with other signatories at least once a year. This process will be initiated by the coordinators of the Platform. Once it’s under way, members will be able to add their examples to the Platform website.
Organisations, alliances and networks that are members of the Platform are listed below, and you can find a list of individuals who have joined the Platform on a separate individuals page.
Organisations and alliances that have joined the Democracy and Sustainability Platform are listed together with the relevant contact person.
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Compass seek the democratization of our lives in common; in communities, workplaces, public services and civil society – to ensure the basis for greater equality, sustainability and innovation. That’s why we’re delighted to sign this manifesto.
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We’re excited by the Manifesto, because it will help Britain’s churches make new connections between faith and the environment. It tells home truths about the injustices we are meting out to the earth comunity and future generations. There is nothing new in that, but what will earn the manifesto a hearing is that it refuses to settle for blame. It brings to bear on the crisis the inalienable dignity of the human – our right and responsibility to create the kind of future we want. It’s not a vision that will be easily realised, but with this manifesto before us, no longer can it be said that it cannot be done. (Paul Bodenham, Chair, Christian Ecology Link)
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Ours is a ‘philosophic’ non-profit organization (conscience of the society) that stands primarily for the cause of REINVENTED DEMOCRACY. We believe that modern democracy has lost its originally intended perspective, meaning and purpose. It has turned into a 100 % political exercise, wherein professional men and groups are vying each other to occupy the old RULERS seats that once abandoned by its past masters (Kings and their likes). So in substance and spirit, modern democracy is different from older regimes only in one aspect, that the seats are occupied today by men from our own species, the ‘ PEOPLE’ ! Hence, we are here to convey this hidden fact to the mainstream world, and help to REINVENT the great ideal, to become truly a governmental system of EQUAL MEN, that would represent the ‘sacred realm of the collective’ of mankind.
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Hello all. As President of the World Federalist Movement in Vancouver, Canada, I am very excited to witness the onset of Democratic and Justice-oriented dialogue that is seeping through various means and echelons of society. I am very encouraged by the zeal of many, like those who support this platform, and am confident that together we can spread justice, equality and peace throughout the world. After all, we are all united as brothers and sisters of humanity. As World Federalists we support, among many other projects, the establishment of a United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA) or other forms of Democratically elected World Government that will recognize the common bond we share as humans regardless of age, race, ethnicity or gender. For more information about who we are and what we support please feel free to find us online or visit http://www.worldfederalistscanada.org/. I’m honoured to be part of this campaign and to support all causes that want to see a better, safe, more peaceful tomorrow for each and every one of this planet’s inhabitants. Good luck to us all and always remember, as anthropologist and sociologist Margaret Mead once stated, “never doubt that a handful of committed citizens can change the world; in fact it’s the only thing that ever has”.
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Los temas son importantes. Porque vivimos en sociedades altamente globalizadas que los gobiernos deben trabajar conjuntamente con la sociedad civil para crear desarrollo sustentable. Para que los pueblos puedan ser participes deben estar capacitados.
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Governments should include efficient policies focused on sustainability, so that people’s needs are met while compromising the environment’s wellbeing as little as possible. In order to accomplish this, we must be active citizens that claim our right to live in a healthy and ecologically balanced environment. For this reason, the manifesto is a good reference point from which to work from towards achieving the wellbeing of society as a whole, since in a globalized economy, nations depend on one another, and policies should work towards preserving the natural resources on which humanity depends.
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Net Balance is a purpose driven company that believes business is central to tackling the environmental and social challenges of the future to ensure a democratic society for future generations. Our team works with organisations to develop new strategies, new ways of thinking and metrics to not only survive but thrive in this new economy. Net Balance believes sustainability is more than economic advancement, environmental protection and social responsibility. It’s about building resilience and adaptability into your business by defining the issues, identifying the risks and opportunities and appropriately managing them.
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Democracy is difficult to achieve, like justice it is a long time and the cost often very high…the sustainability of all societies and aspirations highly depend on building strong,accountable and peaceful Governments. The #MDGs,#Vision2030 and #Post2015 must be safeguarded in working democracy.
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In order for humanity to share the world’s resources equitably and sustainably, it is essential that there is a more effective, inclusive and fair systems of global governance and an expanded role for a reformed and more democratic United Nations.
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The platform will if first for experience sharing and learning from each other on sustainable development and democracy in our respective countries. It is an excellent movement for lobbying at both national and global levels. POPDEV Bénin is the Benin chapter of People’s Health Movement and agrees with the Manifesto in part because it includes the vision of the People’s Charter for Health, our charter.
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I’ve held these ideas and ideals to be true and of great importance for many years. For as long as I can remember, in at least one form or another. I made it my personal, long view, goal to promote the concepts contained within this manifesto a long time ago; although I have only really just begun doing so publicly within the last few years.
As nothing in my life really changes from doing so, I’m specifically signing this manifesto to show support: to say, “hey, look, I’m right there with ya’ll!”
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At SEEd we believe it should be every person’s right to learn and be involved in becoming active citizens for Sustainability for now and for the future. The creativity we need, the diversity we have and curiosity that should not be stifled (ref: Ken Robinson) mean our current education system cultures often will not build that future citizenry. Education itself is a democratic issue in this work!
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Desde Efiaula Open School , en nuestro ideario http://efiaulaopenschool.org/efiaula/ideario-y-valores/
Apostamos por una nueva Gobernanza mundial que refleje de forma real una democracia participativa. -
… because I have signed the “Earth Charter”.