Earth democracy by Vandana Shiva: caring all sentient beings

In her book Earth Democracy: Justice, Sustainability, and Peace (South End Press, July 2005), Vandana Shiva presents the 10 Principles of Earth Democracy, listed here in short form:

1. All species, peoples, and cultures have intrinsic worth.

2. The earth community is a democracy of all life.

3. Diversity in nature and culture must be defended.

4. All beings have a natural right to sustenance.

5. Earth Democracy is based on living economies and economic democracy.

6. Living economies are built on local economies.

7. Earth Democracy is a living democracy.

8. Earth Democracy is based on living cultures.

9. Living cultures are life nourishing.

10. Earth Democracy globalizes peace, care, and compassion.