a global network of institutions involved in applied ethics (through research, teaching, lobbying, campaigning)
a platform of discussion and sharing of publications and events
a platform for common projects in applied ethics
Who we are
a network which started in August 2004 with over 30 ecumenically oriented institutions from five continents, linking especially South-North and South-South
A network open for other faith-based and non faith-based ethical institutions
What we want
Networking To share information and research on ethical issues and provide space to create synergies and broaden contextual and global perspectives.
Empowerment To strengthen institutions working on ethics, especially in developing and transition countries, mainly by electronic networking.
Teamwork To facilitate common projects of research, publications, events, statements or action, especially with a broader participation from developing and transition countries.
How we work
Value-oriented: the participants act on the basis of core values, caring for life in dignity for everybody and a humane and sustainable development. While sharing Globethics.net's Goals and Principles, participants to the network represent a very broad and pluralistic variety of ethical approaches.
Responsible and committed: The participating institutions and individuals are responsible for what they ask for, contribute and offer. They commit themselves to respond to other participants proposals and demands. In case of clear violation of the Globethics.net principles, a participating institution or individual can be excluded from participation by the steering committee.
Open and transparent: the Globethics.net is open to as many participants as possible. It is based on openness (including open source as software basis of the electronic platform) and on transparency.
What we do
Ongoing sharing among the member institutions on the electronic Globethics.net platform
Annual global one-week conference of the member institutions of Globethics.net
Common publications (e.g. Christoph Stückelberger/Jesse Mugambi, eds: Responsible Leadership, Geneva/Nairobi 2005)
What we are not
Not a funding network for projects
Not a marketplace for profit-making activities
How you can join
Participating institutions Globethics.net participation is open for institutions which specifically work on ethical issues and are committed to the described Goals and Principles. They can send an application to become a participating institution to Globethics.net. They shall be approved by Globethics.net and get a pass word after approval in order to get access to all information on the website. It is free of charge (as long as no other policy is decided).
Participating individuals Globethics.net participation is also open for individuals who specifically work on ethical issues and are committed to the described Goals and Principles. They can send an application to become a participating individual. They shall be approved by Globethics.net and will receive an email after approval in order to get access to all information on the website. It is free of charge (as long as no other policy is decided).
Forum for individuals Globethics.net can be used as forum by individuals who log in with e-mail address and their own password. It's open to everybody and does not need an approval. Access to information of participants is limited.
In case of a violation of the Globethics.net principles, a participating institution or individual may be excluded from participation by the steering committee.
Our structure
The Founder and chairperson is Prof. Dr. Christoph Stückelberger, General Secretary of Bread for All (until November 2004), Director of the "Institute for Theology and Ethics" of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches (from December 2004) and Professor of Ethics at the University of Basel/Switzerland.
The Board of Globethics.net was elected at the founding workshop in Bossey/Switzerland on 26 August 2004. It is composed of six continental representatives, an international representative and the chairperson:
Representative of North America: Prof. Dr. Heidi Hadsell, Hartford/USA
Representative of Europe: Mr. Pavel Shashkin, Moscow/Russia
International representative: Dr. Martin Robra, Geneva/Switzerland
The financial resources to run the global platform of the website, to finance the small secretariat in Geneva, the annual international conference, and other activities come from the Swiss Development Cooperation, Bread for All Switzerland, private donations and foundations, and contributions from participants.
