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The URI Charter commits us “to create cultures of peace, justice and healing for the Earth and all living beings," and to “act from sound ecological practices to protect and preserve the Earth for both present and future generations."

We understand this to mean living in peaceful relationship with the natural world, behaving justly within the human family and the larger community of life, and working to heal damage done to the earth’s ecological systems and defend them against still greater harm in the future.

We are actively exploring ways to realize these commitments more fully, both globally and locally. This includes speaking as one global voice on issues that affect the entire planet, as well as supporting environmental action by Cooperation Circles in their own locations.

Seed Grants

Tamera and Grace - Movement for a Free Earth

Multi-Region,
7 + members

Muslim Taraqqyati Wa Falahi Adara C C

Asia,
10 members

Tambal Para Kay Inang Kalikasan (Medicine for Gaia) CC

Southeast Asia and the Pacific,
9 members

Understanding Cultural and Religious Values

Asia,
20 members

Pialsole Aboriginal Development Society

Asia,
10 (ten) members

Salwan PTA (Parents, Teachers, and Alumni) CC

Asia,
8 members

Environmental Satellite CC

Multi-Region,
19 members

Women and Children Development Program CC

Asia,
400 members

Buddha Education Foundation CC

Asia,
11 members

Green Prophet CC

Middle East and North Africa,
20 members

UNISOES CC BRASIL

Latin America and the Caribbean,
7 members

Global Family for Love and Peace CC

Multi-Region,
7 members

Springtide Opus CC

Asia,
11 members

Forward in action for conservation of indigenous species & leadership (FACIS)

Africa,
11 members

African Youth Peace Initiatives

Africa,
47 members

Salam Shabab CC

Middle East and North Africa,
40 members

Bokaro Peace Circle

Asia,
7 (seven) members

Centre for Environment and Social Development CC

Asia,
8 members

Interfaith Council for Peace in Mindanao

Southeast Asia and the Pacific,
23 members

The United Religions Initiative at the United Nations CC

Multi-Region,
20 members

Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Ethics CC

North America,
12 members

Orange County Interfaith Coalition for the Environment OCICE CC

North America,
850 members

Organization for Peace and Development CC

Asia,
45 members

Rohini CC

Asia,
7 members

Rainbow CC

Asia,
50 members

National Association of Somali Science and Environmental Journalists CC

Africa,
50 members

URI Global Youth CC

Multi-Region,
508 members

Women and Spirituality CC

Multi-Region,
26 members

The InterSpiritual Centre of Vancouver Society

North America,
11 members

Seeds of Peace CC

Asia,
45 members

Amar Jyothi Centre, Sadanandapuram CC

Asia,
11 members

Interreligious Council of Burundi

Africa,
9 members

BETHAK-Pakistan

Asia,
26 members

Unity and Diversity World Council CC

North America,
100 members

A Better Community for All Pakistan CC ABC4ALL

Asia,
45 members

Aflaiai (Eterno)

Latin America and the Caribbean,
8 members

Mugna Kabataan CC Cebu

Southeast Asia and the Pacific,
12 members

GreenFaith Australia CC

Southeast Asia and the Pacific,
125 members

Global Healing CC

Multi-Region,
1200 members

Value Laden Professional Circle (VLPC)

Southeast Asia and the Pacific,
77 members

Latter Glory of Religions in Busoga CC

Africa,
12 members

Voices for a World Free of Nuclear Weapons CC

Multi-Region,
12 members

Blantyre CC

Africa,
30 members

Mid-Hudson Valley CC

North America,
18 members

Pakistan Council for Social Welfare & Human Rights CC

Asia,
8 members

Peace and Environment CC Pirmahal

Asia,
20 members

California Interfaith Power and Light CC

North America,
550 congregations members

Qewña CC

Latin America and the Caribbean,
17 members

Spirituality & the Earth CC - Linking the People & the Earth

Multi-Region,
10 members

See all Environment CC's

November 1, 2010 9:57 AM

Conservation, religion join to save Ganges dolphin

NARORA, India, Oct 28 (Reuters Life!) - As the sun sets over a serene stretch of the mighty Ganges, a pair of smooth, grey dolphins arch gracefully out of the water, bringing hope that wildlife can... Read more...