One Earth Future
Encyclopedia
One Earth Future is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization
based near Boulder, Colorado
. Its goal is to develop and promote new methods of international governance.
, where nation-state
s are the only recognized legitimate actors, no longer effectively addresses global issues. The Foundation’s solution is to encourage new systems of global governance that include business societies and civil societies in the decision-making process. It has chosen to include these sectors of society because they often have truly global mandates. OEF believes that these inclusive structures will be more effective and efficient at solving global problems. The OEF motto
is “Peace Through Governance”.
on March 21, 2009.
Non-governmental organization
A non-governmental organization is a legally constituted organization created by natural or legal persons that operates independently from any government. The term originated from the United Nations , and is normally used to refer to organizations that do not form part of the government and are...
based near Boulder, Colorado
Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is the county seat and most populous city of Boulder County and the 11th most populous city in the U.S. state of Colorado. Boulder is located at the base of the foothills of the Rocky Mountains at an elevation of...
. Its goal is to develop and promote new methods of international governance.
Mission & goals
OEF operates under the belief that current global governance like the UN and World BankWorld Bank
The World Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries for capital programmes.The World Bank's official goal is the reduction of poverty...
, where nation-state
Nation-state
The nation state is a state that self-identifies as deriving its political legitimacy from serving as a sovereign entity for a nation as a sovereign territorial unit. The state is a political and geopolitical entity; the nation is a cultural and/or ethnic entity...
s are the only recognized legitimate actors, no longer effectively addresses global issues. The Foundation’s solution is to encourage new systems of global governance that include business societies and civil societies in the decision-making process. It has chosen to include these sectors of society because they often have truly global mandates. OEF believes that these inclusive structures will be more effective and efficient at solving global problems. The OEF motto
Motto
A motto is a phrase meant to formally summarize the general motivation or intention of a social group or organization. A motto may be in any language, but Latin is the most used. The local language is usual in the mottoes of governments...
is “Peace Through Governance”.
Background
It was founded in 2008 by Marcel Arsenault, a business entrepreneur with significant non-profit experience via his two other foundations, "Secure World Foundation" and the "Arsenault Family Foundation". OEF began operations in January 2009. Primarily an operating foundation, OEF works on a variety of projects, which it supports through research and case studies. One of their research papers, which outlines their philosophy, was presented to the United Nations UniversityUnited Nations University
The United Nations University is an academic arm of the United Nations established in 1973, which serves purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The UNU undertakes research into the pressing global problems of human survival, development and welfare that are the concern of...
on March 21, 2009.