Ecological Civilization

East and West Dialogue on Ecological Civilization – scripts

On November 28, 2023, David participated in a webinar, “East and West Dialogue on Ecological Civilization,” hosted by Earth Charter International. He joined Chen Zia from China, Andrew Schwartz from the United States, and Sukhyun Park from South Korea to explore three defining questions:

  1. What is an Ecological Civilization?
  1. What are the possible […]
2023-12-04T13:45:54-08:00December 4th, 2023|Categories: China, Earth Charter, Ecological Civilization, Global Community|

You’re Invited! East-West Dialogue on Ecological Civilization

Newsletter – November 17, 2023
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This page has been updated with the link to the recording of the webinar. 

Dear Friends,

Mark your calendars for an important and timely event! This webinar is especially timely, given the recent talks between the United States and China to improve communication and explore common interests, […]

2023-12-01T13:13:52-08:00December 1st, 2023|Categories: China, Ecological Civilization, Global Community, Newsletter|

Earth, Religion, and the Human Future

David Korten spoke (remotely) for the April 23, 2023 Earth Day service at Saltwater UU Church in Des Moines, WA, at the invitation of Dick Burkhart and Saltwater’s Climate Action Network. 

It is my delight to join you all to share my Earth Day thoughts on “Earth, Religion, and the Human Future.” My thanks to Rev […]

2023-05-16T17:54:59-07:00May 14th, 2023|Categories: Ecological Civilization, Religion, Sacred Earth|

Let’s Ask the Right Questions

Newsletter – February 8, 2023
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Dear Friends,

This is the first of my newly redesigned newsletters. In each, I will share my thoughts on current events and other matters related to our shared commitment to creating a world that works for all people and the living Earth. I hope […]

2023-10-17T18:04:42-07:00March 3rd, 2023|Categories: Ecological Civilization, Newsletter|

We the People Are All In This Together

(Commentary originally published by YES! Magazine, October 7, 2022)

The purpose of human institutions is to secure the well-being of people and Earth. Despite our differences, all of Earth’s people share a common destiny that depends on our learning to live together with mutual commitment to a foundational truth recognized by our early ancestors: […]

2022-10-31T15:04:12-07:00October 31st, 2022|Categories: Ecological Civilization, System Transformation|

Taking Action on Climate Change Requires Coming Together

(Commentary originally published by YES! Magazine, August 11, 2022)

In his message launching the most recent report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change on April 4, 2022, U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres offered the following chilling observation:

“Climate scientists warn that we are already perilously close to tipping points that could […]

2022-08-12T16:30:22-07:00August 12th, 2022|Categories: Climate Change, Cultural Shift, Ecological Civilization, YES! Column|

2022’s Imperative: Letting Go of Our Past to Birth Our Future

(Commentary originally published by YES! Magazine, January 18, 2022)

Our current society cannot be considered civilized by any objective standard. We grow the fortunes of billionaires, even as we increase the numbers of homeless refugees and destroy Earth’s capacity to sustain life. This places us all at risk, rich and poor alike. The problem […]

2022-01-19T11:16:10-08:00January 19th, 2022|Categories: Ecological Civilization, YES! Column|
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