EARTH DEMOCRACY

National and international policies based on neo-liberal economics, corporate globalization, and “free” trade which aim to commodify, privatize and profit from almost every aspect of nature are destroying local communities and cultures, and the ecosystems on which all life depends. Earth Democracy is juxtaposed to this system and is grounded in the inherent rights of living beings and Mother Earth.

The Earth Democracy Conference builds on the "Declaration” adopted by the Ecojustice People's Movement Assembly at the 2010 US Social Forum which states: "We support the conclusion that only by 'living well', in harmony with each other and with Mother Earth, rather than 'living better,' based on an economic system of unlimited growth, dominance and exploitation, will the people of this planet not only survive but thrive."

The Earth Democracy Conference will bring together people who are working on the frontlines of the ecojustice movement to:

--> democratize the electric grid and finance local renewable energy
--> expose the corporatization of the “green” economy agenda
--> recognize water as a fundamental right of people and nature
--> combat global warming through creative action
--> overcome corporate influence on school curricula & pursue earth-friendly curricula

The Alliance for Democracy is the principal convener of this conference. You may ask questions or make suggestions by emailing Nancy Price at nancytprice39@gmail.com