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Rights of Children, Youth and Women

Future-just policy solutions are essential to tackling the interconnected challenges of safeguarding human rights and security, ecological integrity and social equity to ensure a sustainable, fair and more inclusive future for all.

Peace & Disarmament

To achieve human and environmental security, we urgently need to re-direct military spending and build a sustainable culture of peace. The effects of war can be felt long after a conflict has ceased.

Climate & Energy

Despite noticeable climate change, 80% of our energy still comes from massively subsidised fossil fuels at the expense of future generations. With the right policy incentives, we can rapidly spread abundant renewable energies and achieve a 100% target.

Sustainable Ecosystems

We are consuming the foundations of our existence at a faster rate than the planet can replenish them. The sustainable use of natural resources and effective ecosystem management is critical to our shared future.

Featured Policy

Maryland’s Environmental Literacy Standards

Maryland’s Environmental Literacy Standards: In 2011, Maryland became the first US State to make environmental education obligatory for high-school students. The State Board of Education ruled that each local school system must provide a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary environmental education program that is integrated into the general school curriculum.

While the teaching of environmental education is now required from pre-school to graduation, the focus is on all incoming Grade 9 students (14 and 15-year-olds) who must complete a comprehensive environmental education programme that meets the Maryland Environmental Literacy Curriculum Standards.