We acknowledge that human beings are part of the natural world and we respect the specific values of all forms of life, including non-human species.

We acknowledge the wisdom of the indigenous peoples of the world, as custodians of the land and its resources.

We acknowledge that human society depends on the ecological resources of the planet, and must ensure the integrity of ecosystems and preserve biodiversity and the resilience of life supporting systems.

This requires:

• recognition that the Earth, through the resources it provides, is the primary source of cultural and spiritual diversity
• recognition of the rights of indigenous peoples to the basic means of their survival, both economic and cultural, including rights to land and to self determination; and acknowledgment of their contribution to the common heritage of national and global culture
• recognition of the rights of ethnic minorities to develop their culture, religion and language without discrimination, and to full legal, social and cultural participation in the democratic process
• recognition of and respect for sexual minorities
• equality between people of all genders in all spheres of social, economic, political and cultural life
• significant involvement of youth culture as a valuable contribution to our Green vision, and recognition that young people have distinct needs and modes of expression