Index for the October-December 2002 issue of ONE COUNTRY (Volume 14, issue 3)
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In Fiji, a new approach to the restoration of coral reefs draws notice

-- Marine scientist Austin Bowden-Kerby, inspired by Bahá'í principles on the relationship between humanity and nature, heads the innovative and successful Coral Gardens Initiative, which promotes a high level of community participation in the management of natural resources.

Perspective: Terrorism and the end of an old order

Whether the roots of terrorist acts lie in economics, ideology, or sheer aggression, the question remains: What effective mechanisms can be developed to combat this transnational problem, to which modern states are extremely vulnerable?

In India, a program for rural women emphasizes training as the key to effective use of solar cookers

JHABUA DISTRICT, Madhya Pradesh, India - Ask women bout the benefits of using solar energy for cooking in the remote districts of this central Indian state, and "saving the environment" is not necessarily the first response that comes to mind.

Bahá'ís participate in interfaith celebration honoring Queen Elizabeth II

LONDON - At a special high-level interfaith gathering held in honor of the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, Bahá'í representatives joined with the leaders of nine other major world religions to celebrate the significant role that religions can play in caring for the environment.

In Italy, the University of Bari establishes a course on ethics and economics based on Bahá'í principles

BARI, Italy, 4 December 2002 (BWNS) - Officials at the University of Bari have established a permanent course on ethics and economics that is based on Bahá'í principles and have appointed a well-known Bahá'í businessman as its coordinator.

Bahá'í radio station is launched in the Philippines

BULAC, Philippines - In a festive celebration featuring prayers, speeches, music and dance performances, and a "barrio fiesta" atmosphere, the Bahá'í community of the Philippines officially inaugurated its new radio station on 26 November 2002.

An appeal to logic on national sovereignty

One World: The Ethics of Globalization -- By Peter Singer --

In academic circles, Peter Singer is considered one of the top experts on bioethics. His books on the ethics of the treatment of animals, for example, are best sellers in the scholarly world. In his latest book, Prof. Singer turns his attention to the ethical questions surrounding state sovereignty in an increasingly interdependent world.