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The Ark of Hope is unveiled. Designed and painted by Sally Linder
as a protective vessel for the Earth Charter and Temenos Books.
photo: Jonathan Blake
Images of hope made by the nearly 2000 event participants.

Satish Kumar leads a silent pilgrimage walk to the event, "For Love of Earth, A Celebration of the Earth Charter, Shelburne Farms, Vermont, September 9, 2001 photo: Jonathan Blake

Dr. Steven C. Rockefeller, Earth Charter Commissioner and Chair of the Earth Charter Drafting Committee. photo: Jonathan Blake

Respect and Care for the Community of Life: Respect Earth
and life in all its diversity" Earth Charter Principle 1.
photo: Jan Reynolds

Jane Goodall talks about the neccessity of hope
as we face the enormous task at hand of building
a just and sustainable future.
photo: Jan Reynolds

Secure Earth's bounty and beauty for present and future generations" Earth Charter Principle 14 photo: Jan Reynolds

Musician, Paul Winter played throughout the day, shown with choreographer Tarin Chapin photo:Jonathan Blake

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