Introduction:
The US Association for the Club of Rome (USA\COR) supports the
vision and approach of the international Club of Rome, a futurist
organization which has been working to catalyze new policy initiatives
and generate concern for future generations since its founding
in 1968 by the late Aurelio Peccei.
The Club of Rome seeks to promote understanding of the interdependent
global system in which we all live. It also seeks to bring that
understanding to the attention of policy makers and the public
at large.
It is the view of The Club of Rome that the major problems facing
us are of such complexity and so intertwined, that traditional
institutions and policies are no longer able to cope with them.
Furthermore, the gravity and urgency of these problems is not
fully understood. Peccei coined the term "Global Problematique"
to describe these complex intertwined issues and problems.
Our
Mission:
Our
Mission is to encourage both thinking and action toward a sustainable
earth. In so doing, we recognize that all phenomena and problems
are interrelated. Based upon research, investigation, experience,
and innovation from within our group as well as from around the
world, we will present findings to leaders, governments, civil
society, and the general public in hopes of creating paradigm
shifts that will promote altering actions and policies toward
the planet as well as sustainability of life on earth. In our
individual work, lives and writings, we enact these insights into
a better future for the human race.
What
we believe
We
believe in the power of ideas.
We
believe that the communication of ideas related to global issues
should precede setting policy, and that policy should precede
action.
We
believe that major global problems are interdependent.
We
believe humanity can change to achieve sustainable natural and
social systems.
We
believe the well-being of present and future generations depends
on the vision of concerned citizens and on their understanding
of the underlying causes of ecological and societal problems.
We
believe in being a catalyst for research and action on prospects
for our future survival.
We
encourage the publications by our members concerned with the Global
Problematique.
We
believe trend is not destiny; that humankind can devise new values
and institutions that will support life with sufficiency, equity,
and dignity for our children.
We
Believe in the Future.
Our
projects and interests are:
The
impact of information technology on today's world
Genetically
modified foods
Ocean
space and governance
Peace
building and conflict resolution
The
second UN decade of potable water
The
abuse against women and children
Terrorism
and illegal substances within the American
Hemisphere
The
future of the American Hemisphere
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