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The Maastricht Principles on the Human Rights of Future Generations define future generations as those who do not yet exist but will inherit the Earth, asserting that human rights contain no temporal limitation. The document outlines binding obligations for States to respect, protect, and fulfil these rights, specifically highlighting the need to cease unsustainable production and consumption patterns and to phase out fossil fuels. It emphasizes the role of Indigenous Peoples' knowledge, the principle of trusteeship over the Earth, and the necessity of providing effective remedies and reparations for intergenerational harm.

The World Association for Christian Communication (WACC) asserts that peace depends on trust, equality, and respect for human dignity, noting that the climate crisis and Covid-19 have hindered peaceful co-existence. The statement emphasizes that affordable access to information, media diversity, and freedom of expression are essential for social inclusion and the peaceful resolution of conflict.