Introduction:
The
United States Association of the Club of Rome (USA\COR)
is one of the National
Associations of the Club of Rome and supports the
vision and approach of the international Club
of Rome, a futurist, nonpartisan 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 interests are:
- Globalization and global governance
- Protection of the environment and economic
sustainability
- Peace building and conflict resolution
- The second UN decade of potable water
- Gender equality and protection of women and children
from abuse
- Prevention of terrorism and illegal substances within
the American Hemisphere
- The future of the American Hemisphere
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